Shipping international ecommerce orders from Quebec is an important tool for selling to France, the European Union, UK, Japan and globally.

The "rest of the world" is no longer the "rest of the world"

For many Canadian companies, international means shipping cross border to the USA and then grouping all others as "rest of world." At Jet Worldwide, we believe it is best for Canadian retailers to target specific countries or regions. Doing so increases the likelihood of success. In other words, the best way to go global is to focus on local markets.

Things to consider when shipping international ecommerce parcels from Quebec :

1- Chose between thepostal service or a shipping company

You should consider sending your parcel from Quebec using the regular postal service or with the help of international carriers. Here are a few elements to consider :

Canada Post International Small Packet Services offers the lowest cost for small parcels (under 2 kg)

FedEx and UPS Canada offer - along with DHL, international service from Quebec but can expensive for small and medium size companies. Get a comparison quote for shipping international from Quebec.

Fedex and UPS International Shipping Options from Quebec Include:

• International Express Priority Air
• International Economy Air from Quebec

Jet Canada: Jet Canada provides low cost delivery for larger international parcels sent from Quebec.

• Jet Worldwide is a trusted brand helping Canadians connect with international markets for over 35 years.
  
• Jet Worldwide provides transparency and best in class international e-commerce shipping solutions for online orders shipped from Canada.
  

Contact Jet: For a quote for shipping online orders, provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).

Purolator: Purolator offers international delivery from Quebec via partners (such as UPS).

2- Consider Customs Import Processes to the Country of Destination

Concepts to be aware of when shipping online orders include:

• Harmonized System Code (HS): It is not always necessary to include the HS Code but it is absolutely necessary that the codes are understood and implemented as needed. Visit our blog on HS codes: HS Codes for Cross Border Online Shipments.
• Valuing your Item(s): Although the correct declared value for import is most often the value of the sale or transaction, it is important to understand methods of valuation. Issues for valuation include whether or not to include transport costs, insurance, and/ or value added tax. Visit our blog on valuation: Declared Value, CIF and Valuation for international shipping.
• Restricted Items: It is necessary for online sellers to categorize shipments that may be restricted by virtue of the item itself or it may be permitted under certain circumstances.
• Country of Origin: Canada enjoys free trade agreements with most the countries Jet services. Processes can be developed to ensure that goods of Canadian origin (made in Canada) benefit from preferential duty free import. Visit our blog regarding Canada's Free Trade Agreements: Canada's Free Trade Agreements and Duty Free Import for Online Orders.
• Value Add Tax: Even goods that qualify for duty free import may be subjected to a value added tax. It is a requirement when shipping online orders to many countries - most notably the UK and European Union members - that this be prepaid. Jet helps companies understand and comply with these requirements. Read our blogs regarding:
• Prepayment of VAT for online orders imported to the UK
• Prepayment of VAT for online orders imported to European Union countries

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3 - Before offering your goods for international sale, verify with the carrier if the items you are shipping are restricted or regulated or need any special handling procedures.

- Some commonly sent items are restrictedorregulated. It is important to find out about this before sending anything in order to prevent any unnecessary complications.

- The shipping of certain products need special procedures, for example shipments of food to the USA requires specific steps.

4- If your shipment's value is over 2,000$ CAD, you need to prepare a declaration of exportation (CERS/ B-13 form) and present it to the Canadian customs.

An export declaration required by the Canadian customs and Statistics Canada to keep a record of exportations leaving Canada.

5- Before shipping your parcel, establish who will be responsible for paying the duty and taxes as well as the customs clearance fees.

- If it is not specified, yourrecipient will be charged duty, taxes and import fees.

If you want to be the one to pay the fees, note on the invoice '' Delivery Duty Paid / DDP ''See section above regarding duty and VAT.

Canadian Sellers Partnering with Local Domestic Brands

A key element of establishing credibility in the online marketplace is to use trusted brands for delivery. Jet Worldwide's best in class shipping services connect Canadian sellers with known brands in the UK and European Union (DPD), Japan (Japan Post), and China (China Post).

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