Shipping Dubai and the UAE to Canada: Things to Consider

Dubai is the main commercial hub and gateway to the Middle East. Jet Worldwide provides low-cost economy express parcel delivery from Dubai and the UAE to Canada. The UAE is Canada’s largest export market in the Middle East and 16th largest export market globally. The UAE provides access to the broader region and is home to over 150 Canadian companies and thousands of Canadians.

Jet Worldwide provides Middle East, Canadian and global logistics. Our support refers to the various systems regarding international and Canadian movement of goods. This can include things like transportation, rate comparison, storage facilities, and supply chain management. Our logistics support augments your team by not being beholden to a specific carrier or process.

There are several shipping options available for shipping from the UAE to Canada, including:

Local Postal Service: Local parcel post options are generally the best option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items.
Air Freight: This is the quickest with delivery usually in a couple days.
Sea Freight: A cost-effective solution for large commercial orders. Sea freight is ideal for shipping larger container size shipments and non-perishable goods. Delivery time can take around 1-2 months.
Express Courier: Integrated couriers such as DHL, UPS, or FedEx offer express and economy shipping options. Shipper can deal directly with these carriers or via one of their parters.
Multi-modal: Combination of Air, Sea and road freight : This method is used for large cargo using a global freight forwarder.
It is always recommended to consider the cost, the time and the nature of the cargo before selecting any option. And have a clear communication with the freight forwarder or logistics provider to ensure that the shipment arrives on time and meets all customs and import regulations.

In this Shipping Guide UAE to Canada, we review

Common carrier shipping options Canada from the UAE
Canada import fees and processes
Canadian import fees to Canada from UAE
Shipping terms to Canada (DDP or DDU?)
Shipping air versus ocean from UAE to Canada
Information required for a shipping quote

Disclaimer: The information in this blog is for general information only.

Shipping personal effects from Dubai

For personal effects sent from Dubai to Canada, we recommend bringing back as much as you can carry to avoid the expense of shipping your goods back via courier. Jet Worldwide does not accept personal effects from UAE to Canada.

Shipping from Dubai to Canada via Emirates Post

Emirates Post offers parcel post delivery from the UAE to Canada via a variety of service options that include Parcel Economy / Economy Plus and EMS. Shipments sent via Emirates Post are delivered via Canada Post.

Emirates Post is the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items from Dubai to Canada. However, many of our requests are from shippers that require a higher level of tracking, customer support for larger shipments.

Shipping from Dubai to Canada via FedEx or UPS

UPS and FedEx are North America's largest carriers and, along with DHL, offer express service from Dubai and The UAE to Canada.

FedEx and UPS Shipping Options to Canada from UAE Include:

International priority air to Canada
International economy air from Dubai and UAE

Delivery between the UAE and Canada via Jet Worldwide

Jet Worldwide: A global brand offering international shipping for over 40 years!

Jet Worldwide offers options for shipping between the UAE and Canada for parcels, pallets, ocean (for businesses) and online orders.

We are happy to help with your shipping to and from Canada. Please provide some more information about the type of goods that will be shipped, volume of goods and time frame.

Useful Short Video (~3 min): Review best options for Shipping to Canada from the UAE

Shipping Air versus Ocean from UAE to Canada

The best shipping option to Canada depends on several factors. In general, the lowest cost for small personal packages from the local post in UAE.

For heavier shipments, economy air freight is often the preferred option. And less than container load is best with shipping palletized freight and large commercial orders.

Less than Container Load (LCL) Shipping from UAE to Canada

LCL is best for pallet freight to Canada. Allow extra transit time for this service.

Full Container Load (FCL) UAE to Canada

The fast sea freight option from the UAE to Canada is either via a 20 foot for 40 foot container. One cargo consignment in a single container. Useful information: Things to know about Ocean Shipping To and From Canada.

Canadian duty and taxes for shipping from the United Arab Emirates

Parcels imported from Dubai and the UAE to Canada are subject to Canadian duty and taxes. Most parcels valued under CAD 20 can be imported free of duty and taxes.

Shipping terms to consider when shipping to Canada

The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU). Common carriers use the term ExWorks (EXW) which essentially assigns all import related costs (duty, taxes and other fees) to the receiver/importer. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver via a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) options that many carriers offer.

The disadvantage of paying import fees on behalf of the receiver is that the bulk of the import fees are often from federal and provincial sales tax that the importing business may otherwise be able to claim back.

Shipping books to Canadian international Schools in UAE

There are several Canadian international schools in Dubai, Fujairah, and Abu Dhabi. Contact our team to receive your text book orders in Canada, consolidate and ship to the UAE.

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Other things to consider when shipping to Canada from Dubai and UAE include:

Importer of record: If goods are shipped direct to consumers, the consumer will be the importer of record. If a company is selling and importing the goods, they will be the importer of record. Being the importer of record includes having to obtain an importer number.
Tariff classification for all imports (read more about HS Codes)
Provincial licenses that may be required when selling direct to consumers.
Health Canada approvals for products
Safe Foods for Canadians Act may apply for food items shipped to Canada
Goods and Services Tax, Harmonized Sales Tax and provincial taxes (read about Canadian import fees)
Country of Origin declaration is necessary of all imports.
Valuation is an important part of the declaration to the CBSA (read more about valuation).
Labeling for goods to Canada may require both French and English.

Getting quote for shipping between UAE and Canada.

Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between the UAE (and Middle East) and Canada for parcels pallets, and online orders. Note: For individuals shipping small parcels and personal items, we recommend the local post options.

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 :).

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