Slovakia has a strong manufacturing sector and a growing services sector. The economy driven by a highly educated workforce and a favourable business environment is a great opportunity for Canada.
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Goods valued over $2,000 (or otherwise restricted) must be declared prior to export. Read more about the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
All goods imported to Slovakia must be accompanied by an invoice for customs. Useful information explaining what is needed on an invoice for customs.
Before shipping to Slovakia, confirm the consignee has the necessary import permits.
Businesses in Slovakia must provide an EORI number: An EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification number) is a unique identification number assigned to businesses operating in Slovakia and other European Union countries. It is used to identify and track customs transactions and ensure that customs duties and taxes are paid correctly.
The EORI number exists out of two parts:
Goods that qualify under the origin rules of the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement must be accompanied by a certificate of origin. Verify in a certificate of origin is needed when shipping to Slovakia.
Read More: Country from where goods were shipped versus country of origin
It's important to confirm the restrictions and regulations with Slovakian authorities prior to shipping. Goods that are prohibited or restricted from import to Slovakia include:
The fastest transit time to Bratislava is 2-3 business days with most carriers. Economy air can take up to 7 business days. Ocean freight generally takes 1-2 months. Canada Post services generally are delivered within around 2 weeks.
The cost of shipping to Slovakia depends on the size and weight of the shipments. Most carriers have online rate and transit times tools. Get a comparison shipping rate to Slovakia.
The cheapest way to ship a package to Slovakia is usually via Canada Post surface options. The cost for up to 4 pounds/ 2 kilograms averages around $45.
The cost to ship to Slovakia depends on the package size, weight and destination in Slovakia. The cost for up to 10 pounds/ 4.5 kilograms can be, for example, around $195 but depends on the level of discount with your carrier.
Canada has free trade agreements with most the world's leading economies, including European Union countries. Verify the benefits of Canada's free trade agreements.
Discounts be can obtained directly from the carriers. Often the best deal is using one of the carrier's partners or forwarders.
Canada Post has volume discount for high volume e-commerce volumes. Leading Canadian retailers and platforms can ship directly to Slovakia for the lowest cost.
Shipping insurance can be obtained directly from the carrier or via third parties. The most important part of insurance is packaging, documentation and packaging (yes, packaging is that important!). Verify your goods are properly insured.
All commercial carriers offer online tracking. A key benefit of using Jet Worldwide is getting "off line support" via a team member dedicated to the successful delivery of your shipment.
Fast and Convenient for larger shipments. Our team can provide air freight quotes for shipment over 50 kg. to and from Slovakia.
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Goods shipped from Canada to Slovakia typically arrive at the Port of Hamburg in Germany or the Port of Koper in Slovenia, both of which are major ports in the region. The goods then are transferred via road and rail inland.
FedEx and UPS Canadian shipping options to Slovakia include:
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All the carriers listed in the post are reliable and trustworthy. They include Kuhn and Nagel (freight), Canada Post, FedEx, DHL, UPS and their partners (such as Jet Worldwide... of course!)
In addition to the major carriers, be aware of some websites that claim "over 50% savings" etc. While many of these sites do offer valid shipping options, most lack true international expertise and support.
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