Oaxaca is an increasingly popular destination for Canadians. This culturally rich region Oaxaca is a region in one of Mexico's southernmost states.

Oaxaca boasts more than 50 galleries and artists' studios and many shops wish to send to their Canadian Customers for in person or e-commerce online transactions.

In this blog, we review the following for shipped from Oaxaca to Canada

• Common carrier shipping options from Oaxaca to Canada
• Common Canadian Import Fees for Shipments from Oaxaca, Mexico
• Preferential duty free import to Canada via CUSMA /T-MEC and CPTPP
• Shipping Mexico USA Canada cross border solutions beyond Laredo
• Information Required for a shipping quote from Oaxaca to Canada: See Below

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Carrier Shipping Options Oaxaca to Canada

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Shipping Oaxaca to Canada via Mexican Post / Correos

Correos offers the the lowest cost for shipping small parcels and the preferred option for individuals shipping personal items to Canada. The packages are eventually passed off to Canada Post for final clearance and delivery.

Shipping from Oaxaca to Canada via FedEx and UPS

FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers. They , along with DHL, offer reliable express delivery but are expensive - especially for individual shippers and small businesses.

FedEx and UPS Shipping Options Between Mexico and Canada Include

• International air priority express
• International economy air to Canada from Oaxaca

Efficient Mexico USA Border Crossings from Oaxaca

Laredo is the largest inland port on theMexican border with all major transportation companies having facilities in Laredo. The incredible growth of cross border trade has strained the resources causing delays. Contact Jet’s logistics team for Mexico, USA, Canada cross border solutions.

Other things to consider when shipping to Canada from Mexico include:

• Importer of record: The importer of record includes having to obtain an importer number. If to direct to consumers, the consumer can be the importer of record
• Provincial licenses may be required even if selling direct to consumers
• Health Canada approvals for related products
• Federal and provincial sales taxes (read about Canadian import fees)
• Safe Foods for Canadians Act certifications for some food items
• Tariff classification for all imports (read more about HS Codes)
• Country of Origin must be declared for 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
• Certification of origin if duty free import requested under CPTPP or CUSMA

Shipping Oaxaca to Canada via Jet Worldwide

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• Best economical options for shipping between Canada and Mexico for parcels, pallets and online orders.

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Duty and taxes in Canada for shipments sent from Mexico>

Parcels imported from Mexico to Canada are subject to Canadian duty and taxes. Most parcels valued under $40 CAD can be imported free of duty and taxes. Parcels valued under $3,300 CAD from Mexico can be imported via Canadian customs low value shipment / LVS express clearance processes. Carriers charge a disbursement fee that usually averages around $15 CAD. See details below.

For shippers who do not want their receiver to pay Canadian duty and taxes:

Jet Worldwide can arrange to pay the duty and taxes on behalf of the Canadian importer via our Delivery Duty Paid Service.

Common Canadian Import Fees for Shipments from Mexico

Common import fees for consignments shipped via air to Canada can include duty, taxes and carrier disbursement fees. Understanding Canadian Import Fees.

The Canadian Customs online portal which is designed to streamline processes and a useful too for Canadian importers. Read more about CBSA Assessment and Revenu Management (CARM)

Complemento Carta Porte: Additional Requirements for Mexico shipments

The Mexican Tax Authority (SAT), in an effort to increase compliance and cargo security, requires any entities sending goods through Mexico to modify their electronic invoices — known as CFDI in Spanish — with the Carta Porte supplement. All freight of any size traveling by road, rail, air or sea through Mexico and all types of commodities will be required to have the supplement.

Information required by Complemento Carta Porte can include:

• Goods that will be moved throughout the Mexico
• Shipper/consignee information including the receiver locations
• Information about the means of transportation including information about the driver in case of road transport.

Regulated parties affected by the Carta Porte supplement includes the owner of the goods being transferred, intermediaries and agents of transport, and hauling companies. The suppliers of transportation services should issue a CFDI of Revenues with the Carta Porte supplement. Note that this information is based on public information including by the Mexican Tax Authority and subject to change.

Preferential Duty Free Shipping to Canada from Mexico

CPTPP Duty free clearance of goods shipped from Mexico to Canada

Goods approved with proper “proof of origin’ supporting paperwork can be exported from Mexico for duty free clearance in Canada. Shippers from Mexico can choose CPTPP or CUSMA (see below) for duty free entry to Canada for Mexican origin goods.

Useful information: Understanding Canadian Import Fees

CUSMA T-MEC Shipping to Canada from Mexico

The Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates of Canada are generally applicable for imports from Mexico  to Canada valued over CA$150. Goods that meet CUSMA rules of origin can qualify for preferential duty free import to Canada. The MFN tariff rates of Canada apply to goods imported to Canada that do not meet the rules of origin (non-originating goods) under the CUSMA.

The key provisions of CUSMA T-MEC (i.e. new NAFTA) include:

• Duty free and tax free entry for most Mexican parcels valued under CA$40
• Duty free entry for most Mexican parcels valued under CA$150
• Simplified "Certification of Origin" for shipments valued under CA$3,300

Read about the New NAFTA/USMCA/ CUSMA/T-MEC

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