New Zealand is a reliable trading partner for Canada, with annual bilateral trade exceeding a billion dollars. Canadian exports to New Zealand include machinery, wood products, and aerospace. Both countries are members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), enabling duty-free entry on qualifying origin goods. This practical guide explains the cheapest ways to ship from Canada to New Zealand, compares post vs. couriers vs. air vs. ocean freight, and outlines customs, GST, and paperwork.
Pick the mode that fits your size/weight, speed, budget, and commodity:
Volumetric (chargeable) weight for air/courier: (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5000. Compare to actual kg and charge the greater. How chargeable weight works
Canada Post is typically the lowest cost for small, non-urgent parcels. Shipments enter New Zealand for final delivery by New Zealand Post.
Business savings: Canada Post offers online and volume discounts for business accounts.
Note: Gifts (person-to-person) above ~NZ$110 may still incur duty/taxes/fees at import.
Costs depend on weight, dimensions, service, destination, and your discount level.
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If you need a forwarding address similar to a MyUS-type service—but in Canada—a Canadian hub can unlock Canadian suppliers and products exclusive to Canada, plus CPTPP duty-free opportunities for qualifying origin goods.
For small personal parcels, postal surface is often the cheapest. For heavier shipments, economy air freight may be preferable; LCL is typically best for palletized freight and large commercial orders.
Useful read: Ocean shipping to/from Canada
North America’s major carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL) offer reliable express service to Auckland and across New Zealand.
Jet Worldwide: International logistics for over 40 years. Options for parcels, pallets, and e-commerce. Contact our team.
Purolator (a Canada Post company) provides international parcel delivery to New Zealand through partners such as UPS/DHL.
Shipments from Canada to New Zealand valued at CAD $2,000+ (or otherwise controlled) require an export declaration via CERS.
Read more about the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)
Default parcel terms are usually delivery duty unpaid (DDU) / EXW, assigning import costs to the receiver. Many couriers offer DDP (shipper pays import fees on consignee’s behalf).
Important: When the shipper prepays import taxes under DDP, those taxes are usually not recoverable by the importer. For business receivers, consider whether they should pay GST and reclaim it directly.
Useful read: Incoterms for packages & online orders
All imports require an invoice for customs and/or supporting documents with clear descriptions and values.
CPTPP reduces barriers and provides preferential duty-free import when goods meet the agreement’s rules of origin.
For qualifying low-value consignments, New Zealand may allow duty-free CPTPP claims without a formal certificate—using a signed origin statement by the importer, exporter, or producer. Ensure the goods truly meet CPTPP origin rules.
DUTY-FREE ≠ TAX-FREE: CPTPP affects duty, not GST. 15% GST still applies to most imports.
See Annex 3-B of the CPTPP for full details.
Options include New Zealand Post (best for individuals with small parcels), Jet Worldwide/DHL, and North American carriers UPS and FedEx.
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An export entry is required for consignments over NZ$1,000. You’ll need to register for electronic lodgment and classify your goods using the 8-digit NZ tariff + 3-digit statistical code.
Contact Jet’s logistics team for an estimate of import fees.
The CBSA CARM portal streamlines commercial imports. Registration and a surety bond (or deposit) are required. Learn more about CARM
Brands and marketplaces can route direct to the USA—or via Canada—leveraging North America’s integrated logistics. Learn about Section 321 options and contact our team for support.
Jet Worldwide supports companies seeking rates for parcels, pallets, and e-commerce orders between Canada and New Zealand.
Note on legacy: Jet Worldwide entities in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia are separate companies with a shared heritage.
For small, non-urgent parcels, Canada Post surface options are usually the least expensive, with final delivery by NZ Post.
Postal surface for ≤ 2 kg can start around CA$35. Couriers for ~4.5–10 kg often range ~CA$150–$190 depending on discounts and service.
A commercial invoice with shipper/consignee details, clear description, value/currency, origin, HS codes (if known), and any required permits. Shipments ≥ CAD $2,000 need a CERS export declaration.
Most imports incur 15% GST. Duty depends on HS code; many electronics are duty-free while clothing/footwear often carry 5–10%. Verify current rates before shipping.
Yes—if your goods meet CPTPP rules of origin. Low-value consignments may use a simplified origin statement; high-value claims require the minimum data elements for certification.
Right-size packaging to cut volumetric weight, choose economy services for non-urgent items, consolidate where possible, and confirm HS/origin early.
Disclaimer: Jet Worldwide online content, including this post, is for general information only. Always confirm requirements with your carrier, customs broker, and the relevant authorities.