Tennessee has a strong economic connection with Canada and the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement USMCA/ CUSMA brings greater duty free shipping to Canada from Tennessee companies and online retailers.

Jet Worldwide helps Tennessee companies connect with Canadian suppliers and customers.

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What is the cheapest way to ship to Canada from Tennessee?

The US Post office surface options are usually the best option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items to Canada. For heavier parcels, ground options via commercial carriers offer significant savings versus air. Keep in mind, however, that customs entry preparation is not included for ground shipments to Canada. See form below to request a shipping rate.

Are shipments from Tennessee imported to Canada duty free?

Most shipments sent via commercial carrier valued under $150 CAD (around $110 USD) can be imported duty free. Shipments that qualify as US origin under the CUSMA free trade agreement can be imported duty free regardless of value. All shipments valued over $40 CAD are subject to provincial and federal sales tax. Read more about Canadian import fees.

Understanding Canadian Import Fees for your shipments to Canada from Tennessee.

Confused by the import fees to Canada? No worries, we are here to help. Even with the USMCA/ CUSMA free trade agreement, many consignments imported to Canada are subject to import duty and taxes.

Shipping from the USA ≠ USA origin goods

While goods made in the USA can benefit from preferential duty free entry under USMCA/CUSMA provisions, this benefit does not extend to goods “shipped from the USA to Canada.” 

Benefit from LTL truck load for pallets to Canada.

Goods shipped from Tennessee USA to Canada are subject to the following fees:

• Duty: Consignments shipped via courier to Canada valued above CA$150 are subject to duty.
• Tax: Canada imports are subject to both federal and provincial sales tax
• Entry Preparation Fee: Consignments shipped via FedEx or UPS Ground are subject to an entry preparation fee.
• Carrier disbursement fee: All carriers charge a fee related to the payment of duty and taxes on behalf of the receiver. This is often referred to as a disbursement fee.

Below, we provide an extended explanation related to shipping to Canada from Florida and all the USA. Feel free to contact our team if you need further information or a shipping quote (see below information required for a shipping quote to Canada)

Common Carrier Shipping Options from Tennessee to Canada

Besides the LTL carriers, the most common shipping options when shipping to Canada from Tennessee includes mega carriers UPS and FedEx (who offer both ground and express) as well as the USPS (the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels to Canada). Each carrier is explained in more detail below.

Low cost parcel shipping from Tennessee to Quebec and all Canada: This blog Explores the Tennessee shipping options for delivery to Canada our explains the Canadian customs clearance processes.

As part of the USMCA, Canada has raised their low value duty threshold ( de minimis threshold) to $150 CAD (around $110 USD). Local sales taxes will still apply (but often times, businesses can claim this charge back). This higher duty free threshold helps small businesses and e-commerce merchants in Tennessee ship to Canadian customers.

Read about USMCA/ CUSMA/T-MEC North American Free Trade

New NAFTA/ CUSMA/ USMCA: Duty Free to Canada packages from Tennessee

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

Are Goods Shipping from Tennessee to Canada charged import fees?

All goods imported to Canada from the USA are subject to import fees. Low value goods may be imported duty free. Items of USA origin may qualify for duty free import via CUSMA free trade agreement.

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Shipped from the USA versus USA Origin

Benefit of including a certification of origin

Make sure your invoice for customs is complete

Discounted LTL Quotes: Canada fromTennessee

Jet's team can generate rates for LTL and large packages over around 100 kg. for shipping Canada from Tennessee as well as partnering with the leading parcel carriers - and offering reverse logistics.

Often, there are some goods that literally need to taken from the truck and shipped express. Jet can facilitate this via low expedited air shipping for transit from Tennessee to Canada as well as local warehousing for on demand shipping

Give your Canadian Customers a Canadian return option with Jet Worldwide Canada.

Delivery betweenTennessee and Canada via Jet Worldwide

• Jet Worldwide offers options for shipping betweenTennessee and Canada for parcels, pallets, and online orders.
• Jet Worldwide offers support for Canadian removal orders and returns

Shipping Options To Canada from Tennessee

USPS (Canada Post), FedEx and UPS from Tennessee to Canada

Shipping from Tennessee to Canada via USPS

Canada is the largest international destination for US Postal parcels. USPS offers a great choice for individuals shipping to Canada. Among the most popular US Postal post options from Tennessee is the International Flat Rate Boxes to Canada.

USPS shipments from Tennessee are imported to Canada and delivered via Canada Post.

Importing parcels from Tennessee to Canada via Canada Post

All parcels mailed to Canada are potentially subject to duty and/or taxes. . Canadian Customs (CBSA) collects provincial sales taxes (PST) and Harmonized Sales Taxes (HST) according to the province of residence on most taxable imports valued at over CA$40. See note above on new duty free threshold under USMCA/ New NAFTA.

Dutiable and taxable items mailed to Canada are subject to a handling fee of CA$9.95 per dutiable or taxable parcel. If charges are applied, the parcel will be delivered along with a CBSA Invoice (E14). Canada Post collects the fees on behalf of the CBSA and accepts payment online via credit card and other methods.

For those who have read about the Free Trade agreement between Canada and the USA (namely NAFTA and USMCA), it often comes as a surprise that their shipments are subject to duty. To qualify for duty free entry under NAFTA, the goods must be accompanied by a NAFTA Certificate of Origin.

Shipping parcels to Canada fromTennessee and USA via Jet Worldwide

Jet Worldwide has been providing innovative shipping solutions, enduring partnerships and transparency for over 40 years.

• For a Shipping Quote: Provide address details, shipment weight and dimensions, item(s) being shipped and value.
• For companies shipping regular volume, e-commerce and logistics support: Provide a basic outline or simply request a call back.
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Note: For individuals shipping small parcels and personal items (including cell phones, tablets and laptops) we recommend parcel post/ post office options.

Sending Gifts fromTennessee to Quebec and Canada via USPS

The personal connections between Tennessee and Canada are stronger than ever thanks to shared employees, employers, universities and tourists. Gifts between individuals can be considered duty and tax exempt, not otherwise restricted and valued under CA$60. To qualify as tax exempt, the gift must be sent to the recipient personally and include a card or other notice indicating that it is a gift. Advertising material and alcohol cannot be cleared as tax exempt gifts.

Shipping from Tennessee to Canada via FedEx or UPS

FedEx and UPS are by far the most dominant carriers in North America and have extensive operations throughoutTennessee (especially FedEx!). They also have a sizeable presence in Canada and, along with Purolator, are market leaders in the Canadian Market.

The “shipping from USA to Canada offer” via FedEx and UPS are similar. Both companies offer air express delivery, economy air delivery and ground delivery.

FedEx USA shipping options Tennessee to Canada Include:

• FedEx International Priority to Canada: 1-2 business days
• FedEx International Economy Canada: 2-3 business days
• FedEx International Ground Canada from Tennessee: Up to 6 business days. See graphic above for sample rates for entry preparation of ground shipments to Canada that may apply.

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UPS USA Tennessee shipping options to Canada Include:

• UPS Worldwide Express: Morning delivery to main cities
• UPS Worldwide Saver: End of day delivery to main cities
• UPS Worldwide Expedited: 2 Day delivery to main cities
• UPS Standard to Canada: Up to 6 days Ground. See graphic above for sample rates for entry preparation of ground shipments to Canada that may apply.

Clearance and Entry Fees to Canada via UPS and FedEx

Carrier clearance fees in Canada vary by the service type. Jet can help Tennessee shippers minimize these fees through single entry consolidated entry. Jet Worldwide can receive and store shipments from Memphis, Nashville , Tennessee in our Montreal facilities for on-demand distribution within Quebec and throughout Canada.

Typically, there are three elements to standard parcel clearance:

Entry preparation

• No charge for express shipments
• Charge for ground shipments based on value of shipment (see below)

Duty to Canada

• Calculated using the H.S. classification and can be as high as 20% for clothing
• Many are surprised to learn of duties and how NAFTA country of origin duty free is rarely used for parcel shipments from the USA to Canada.

Canada Sales Tax

• GST, HST, PST: Sales tax is applied based on destination of parcel

Prepayment of duty fees

• If duty and taxes are paid, FedEx and UPS charge for “prepayment” of these fees.
• The charge for payment is usually around 3% of the amount prepaid with minimum charge of between CA$7 and CA$15.

Learn More: Most Common Canadian Import Fees you should be aware of.

In general, express shipments to Canada are not charged an entry preparation fee by the carrier. However, ground shipments sent via FedEx and UPS to Canada are subject to an entry preparation fee.

The cost advantage of shipping parcels from Tennessee to Quebec via ground service is diluted by the Canadian clearance cost and shipping delay.

Exact FedEx ground and UPS ground entry preparation fees can be found online and can be negotiated for high volume shippers.

For Tennessee companies with regular volume to Canada, it may be best to establish a high volume parcel import and distribution process. This type of “zone skipping” has the added benefit of lower per shipment clearance cost- especially for shipping from Tennessee to Montreal and Quebec. Tennessee companies can establish themselves as a foreign importer of record and do one consolidated entry for many individual parcels.

Jet Worldwide works with Tennessee shippers to find shipping solutions from Memphis, Nashville Tennessee to Canada

Getting a quote for shipping betweenTennessee and Canada.

Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Canada and Tennessee for parcels, pallets, LTL and online orders. For a quote,  fill in the form below.

The most efficient routing for regular parcel flows is via consolidating parcel volumes for a single shipment for single entry cross border entry. After clearance, the goods can be transferred to a Canadian domestic carrier for delivery across Canada. Get information from our Canadian team on shipping your American parcels to Canada.

Shipping fromTennessee to Canada for Quebec and Canadian companies

There is a demand from Canadian companies who are looking for cost effective solutions for receiving goods from Tennessee suppliers.

Canadian storage and distribution

For specific items, many shippers inTennessee can find it cost effective to store and distribute their goods stored in Canada for on demand distribution. For information on Canadian warehouse solutions, contact our parcel logistics team.

Sending e-commerce parcels from Tennessee to Canada

Canada is the largest international market for most US based e-commerce merchants. Get Canadian logistics support to serve your Canadian customers.

Managing Canadian Amazon Removal Orders back to Tennessee

Simplified processing for your customer: A Canadian address,  consolidation and shipping back to the USA via low cost ground.

Contact our team to develop solutions for Canadian returns of online orders.

Read more about a solution for your Canadian removal orders.

Consolidate online orders to Canada and Cross Border Ship direct from Tennessee

Companies can consolidate their orders via a single customs entry by becoming a non-resident importer. The process involves shipping via LTL or full truck load, single clearance in Canada followed by domestic distribution.

Read more about valuation for non-resident imports to Canada.