Quebec is a major hub of economic relations between Canada and Spain. Total trade between Quebec and Spain is over $ 1 billion per year. Jet'slow cost parcel service helps connect Spanish companies with their Canadian affiliates, customers and partners.
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This international shipping guide to Spain explores of the main elements of international shipping between Canada and Spain:
Disclaimer: The information in this blog is for general information only.
Canada Post offers the lowest cost option for individual shipping small international parcels to Spain.
Canada Post shipping options to Canada include:
The prices below are estimates only and meant as a general guide. Canada Post's website is a great place to start when sending to Spain from Canada.
Sample Costs via Canada Post to the UK
2 pounds/ 1 kg via Canada Post
4 pounds/ 2 kilograms via Canada Post
10 pounds/ 4.5 kilograms via Canada Post
Fedex and UPS Canada - along with DHL - offer parcel delivery to Spain to Canada. Get a comparison shipping rate to and from Spain.
FedEx and UPS shipping options Canada to Spain include:
Shipping to Spain via Purolator Courier
Purolator offers shipping Spain from Canada via partners, such as UPS
When sending international shipments to Spain from Montreal, most important is to include the necessary paperwork as Spanish customs can be strict. All shipments shipments must have a declared value and specific product description.
It should be noted if the declared value includes cost, insurance & freight (C.I.F.) as duty/ VAT is based on the C.I.F. value. Making a notation on the invoice that the value is the "C.I.F. Value" may reduce the amount of Duty and VAT.
When sending textiles - special requirements include(1) fabric breakdown, whether knit or woven and, for clothing articles, the gender; (2)Marked/mutilated samples - the words "mutilated samples" or "marked samples, not for resale" as applicable;
Sending Gifts from Canada to Spain
Jet Worldwide often gets requests for sending international shipments to Spain containing gifts. We recommend Canada Post for sending gifts to Spain for most shippers.
While there is no special consideration for clearance of gifts to Spain, “consumer to consumer” shipments are granted a higher low value duty free threshold of 45 Euros. When sending a gift, it helps to include a notation on the invoices that the item is being sent as a gift (along with a complete description of the item itself).
Application of Duty and Taxes for International Shipments to Spain
The value thresholds for application of duty/ VAT for international courier shipments to Spain are in accordance with most EU countries.
The standard Value Added Tax /VAT rate in Spain is 22% for most manufactured goods. Some goods are assigned a lower rate. A notable exceptionare books, which are assigned a 4% VAT rate.
Sending International Shipments to Spain containing Personal Effects
The belongings of Spanish citizens are entitled entry free of duty. Personal belongings taken abroad, such as worn clothing, etc. may be shipped back to Spain and receive free entry provided they have not been altered or repaired while abroad and prior ownership can be proven.
The shipping document must be clearly marked: "Spanish Goods Returned" along with the reason why they are being returned and reason the importer is asking the goods to be classified as personal effects. Electronic items (including laptops, tablets, smart phones etc) are more difficult to classify as personal effects should have been first declared upon export in person using a unique identifier such as a serial number.
Sending Shipments to Spain from Canada ofcommercial samples
Commercial Samples may qualify for duty free entry if:
Note: Special temporary import processes can be arranged for high value shipments that will be in Spain for less than 1 year. Contact Jet Worldwide if you need assistance on arranging for a temporary import to Spain.
Shipping Parcels containingTextile Samples to Spain
Textile or "designer samples" are subject to specific requirements in order to qualify as free of duty/ VAT. Apparel manufacturers importing samples of apparel for the manufacturing of similar goods in Spain may import one sample of each style duty free. It is important to verify the requirements with the consignee in Spain before shipping your parcel. The commercial invoice requirements are extensive and include:
Before shipping from Canada to Spain it is important to verify the EORI number of the consignee.
An Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI number) is an E.U. identification number for businesses (economic operator) which import or export of goods into or out of Spain to and from Canada.
While the IOSS processes facilitate clearance of e-commerce orders to Spanish consumers (read more about IOSS), an EORI number is part of the data set required for customs entries to businesses in Spain.
The EORI number exists out of two parts:
Shipping Personal effects to Spain:
Jet often manages the shipping of personal effects Spain from Canada but there are restrictions. Personal goods are generally meant as being used, over 1 year old and for personal use only.
Requirements include:
Shipping of excess baggage to Spain: Generally, it is simpler and easier to ship your personal effects as excess baggage when you travel. Carrier excess baggage fees for a couple of bags is most often less expensive than shipping separately without having to manage the entry requirements (discussed above).
Shipping a box or several boxes: Jet Worldwide provides solutions shipping of international personal effects Spain from Canada via economy air. Get a shipping quote Spain from Canada via Jet.
Shipping a household/ container level: For shipping a full household, it is best to contact a moving specialists to arrange for packing and ocean transport.
Jet Worldwide has best in class shipping solutions for Shopify, Canada's leading e-commerce platform. Building on Jet Worldwide’s decades of Canadian cross-border parcel shipping experience, our team is currently developing Shopify-integrated solutions for shipping to Spain and the entire European Union, allowing businesses to “self-fulfill” their orders.
For updates on the latest international shipping solutions for Canadian online orders, connect with Jet Worldwide’s e-commerce team.
The common carrier options for shipping Canada from Spain include Correos/ Spanish Post (preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items), DHL, FedEx and UPS.
FedEx and UPS Shipping Services to Montreal, Canada from Spain Include:
Goods imported to Canada valued over CA$20 are subject to duty and taxes. Consignments valued under CA$3,300 can be imported via Canada's low value system (LVS).
Spanish origin goods may qualify for preferential duty free entry under Canada EU free trade agreement (CETA) regardless of value.
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Spain and Canada for parcels pallets, and online orders. Contact Jet Worldwide: For a quote for shipping online orders or regular volumes, provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).