Austrian and Canadian businesses will experience growth in trade growth with the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU. CETA's lower tariffs and trade friendly regulations expands the opportunity to Canadian companies. This guide helps businesses find the best options when shipping to Austria from Canada.
Austria is a wealthy, stable and secure democracy located in the centre of Europe. Canadian companies are attracted to Austria’s strong economy and high per capita income. Austria’s leading industrial sectors include chemical and automotive industries, mechanical engineering, electronics and life sciences.
There are a few options for shipping freight between Austria and Canada.
When choosing a shipping method, you will need to consider factors such as the size and weight of your freight, the time frame in which you need it to arrive, and your budget. It may be helpful to compare quotes from different carriers to find the best option for your needs.
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In this Canadian shipping guide to Austria, we review:
Shipping to Austria from Canada
The cost to ship to Austria depends on the package size, weight, pickup and delivery address, carrier and service chosen.
The cost to ship to Austria depends on the package size, weight, pickup and delivery address, carrier and service chosen.
Canada Post surface shipping option is usually the cheapest option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items to Austria. For heavier shipments, commercial carriers and their partners are often the best choice. Get an international shipping rate to and from Canada.
Most shipments imported to Austria are subject to duty and value added tax. There is an exception for low value gifts. To be sure the receiver does not pay import fees, send your shipment delivery duty paid or DDP.Most commercial carriers offer a DDP option.
Most shipments valued under €150 can be imported duty free. Goods that qualify as Canadian origin via the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement (CETA) can be imported duty free regardless of value. Read more: Understanding a Certificate of Origin and when it is needed.
All goods imported to Austria are subject to Austria's value added tax (VAT). The VAT applies even if the goods qualify for duty free import.
Companies can choose between air cargo and sea freight to Austria. Cargo that ships via air usually deliver within around 1 week. Ocean cargo averages between 1 to 3 months door to door. Ocean cargo from Canada to Austria arrive at European port. Most common is the Netherlands. The goods are transported overland to Austria via truck or rail.
Less than container load - LCL - is a service that shares space in a container with different consignment. It requires and additional transit time to account for loading and de-consolidation.
Full container loads - FCL - can ship either via a 20 or 40 foot container.
Ocean cargo's many surcharges can add significant costs for smaller cargo shipments. Consignments to Austria up to around 100 kilograms can have a lower price via air cargo.
Understanding ocean shipping from Canada.
Canada Post is the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items to Austria from Canada.. Packages sent via Canada Post are imported to Austria and delivered by the Austria Post (the state owned provider of postal services in Austria).
Canada Post Delivery Services to Austria Include:
FedEx and UPS are the largest carriers in North America and offer dependable international express services from Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa to Austria
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Fedex and UPS Canada shipping options to Austria include:
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While orders online orders shipped to Austria (and all Europe Union countries) valued under €150 (around CA$220) can be imported duty free, VAT will be assessed. This includes items sold on eBay, Shopify, bigcommerce, and other e-commerce platforms.
Read our blog on payment of VAT for online orders shipped to Europe.
Duty Free ≠ VAT Free: See Section below.
READ MORE: IMPORT DUTY AND CALCULATION
For shipments from Canada to Austria valued at CAD 2,000 and above (or otherwise regulated) require a Canadian export declaration.
Read more about Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is delivery duty unpaid. Common carriers use the term 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. Verify shipping terms.
The disadvantage of paying import fees on behalf of the receiver is that the bulk of the import fees are often from a value added tax that the importing business may otherwise be able to claim back.
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates are generally applicable for good traded between Austria and Canada. Goods that meet The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) rules of origin can benefit from preferential duty free import. The MFN tariff rates of Canada and Austria apply to goods that do not meet the rules of origin (non-originating goods) under CETA.
Goods shipped to Austria must be accompanied by an invoice for customs or other supporting documents. Austria customs assessed duty and taxes on the CIF value (Cost of the goods being imported plus the cost for transportation and insurance). Austria uses the Harmonized System HS codes to assess the rate of duty.
Value added tax (VAT) in Austria is applied for shipments from Canada. The VAT in Austria ( also known as Mehrwertsteuer/ MwSt) is 20%. Some goods, such as are charged a lesser rate (19%, 12% and 10%).
Read More: Shipping goods between Canada and Austria versus Canadian or Austrian origin.
Most packages imported to Austria from Canada with a value under €150 can be imported duty fee but most are subject to VAT.
All goods imported to the EU are subject to VAT. E-commerce shipments valued under EUR 150 can be imported via One-Stop Shop (IOSS) processes that allow sellers and online marketplaces to charge VAT at the point of sale and remit it directly to the authorities.
For details on IOSS and the otherEU’s VAT rules, visit: Publications Office of the European Union.
Before shipping from Canada to Austria it is important to verify the EORI number of the consignee.
An Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI number) is an E.U. identification number for businesses (economic operator) which import or export of goods into or out of Austria to and from Canada. An EORI number is part of the data set required for customs entries in all EU countries.
The EORI number exists out of two parts:
Country origin rules are associated with factors used to determine if the product is eligible for preferential duty free treatment under CETA.
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN EXPLAINED
The CETA country of origin declaration has a specific wording, which is fairly straight forward (check with up to date regulations before shipping).
The carrier options for shipping from Austria to Canada include the Austrian post (preferred options for individuals shipping small parcels), DHL and North America's dominant carriers FedEx and UPS.
Austrian Post has international parcel and "parcel light" options for shipping to Canada (Pricing Zone 3). Goods shipped with the Austrian post must include CN23 customs declaration, CP 71 parcel card, 2 copies of the invoice for customs (or value declaration CN23).
Goods valued over €1,000 the goods must be include an export declaration.
FedEx and UPS Options for Shipping From Austria To Canada Include:
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Parcels imported from Austria to Canada are subject to duty and taxes. Most imports valued under CAD 20 can be cleared duty-free and tax-free. Shipments under CAD 3 300 can be imported under Courier Low-Value Shipment (CLVS) processes.
Common import fees for consignments shipped via air to Canada can include duty, tax, and carrier disbursement fees. Understanding Canadian import fees.
The value for duty amount for all of Canada's free trade agreements (including qualifying CETA origin goods imported from Austria) for which the proof of origin / certificate of origin is up to $3,300 CAD.
For imports not exceeding $3,300 to Canada, the requirement for proof of origin is waived. The requirement on the importer to maintain records (for example, commercial invoice and B3) applies even if the CBSA does not require a certification of origin or if a requirement for a certification of origin has been waived.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) online portal streamlines the process of importing commercial goods to Canada. Read more about CARM
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