Canadian online merchants are gearing up for serve European customers and none more so than direct to consumer (DTC) e-commerce sellers. The European union has provided a new rule books that mandates registering and payment for VAT in advance of importing the goods to Europe. In exchange, goods can be transported border free across all EU countries.

For cross border shipping of e-commerce orders to Europe, the main components include:

• System integration
• Import clearance
• Last mile delivery
• Returns/ reverse logistics

Jet Worldwide: Checking all the boxes for international delivery to Europe direct from Canada!

Jet Canada offers access to delivery to Europe and the UK via DPD.

DPD Group, is among Europe's leading parcels groups and a wholly subsidiary of France's La Poste. The group operates more than 10,000 vehicles delivering over 300 million parcels a year. Jet provides access to DPD via direct import from Canada.

EORI Number for Imports from Canada to DPD Europe

Before shipping from Canada to Europe it is important to verify the EORI number of the consignee.

AnEconomic 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 Europe to and from Canada.

While the IOSS system facilitates e-commerce orders to European consumers, shipments to businesses require the EORI number of the importer as part of the data set required for customs entries in all EU countries.

The EORI number exists out of two parts:

• the country code of the issuing Member State; followed by
• a code or number that is unique in the Member State

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Duty Free - But With VAT - online orders Canada to Europe

While orders online orders shipped to 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, and other e-commerce platforms.

Contact our team for information on shipping direct and assistance with IOSS registration via Jet.

Online marketplaces are to be deemed the "supplier." As a supplier, the online marketplace is responsible for collection of VAT for online orders of up to €150. Verify how to manage VAT Requirement in Europe

Parcel Delivery carrier options from Canada to Europe

Canadian companies shipping to France, Germany, the UK and throughout the EU often choose Canada Post for small parcels. Canada Post offers low cost delivery to Europe from Canada for parcels under 2 kg.

Jet Worldwide provides best in class pricing to Europe from Canada.

Shipping Europe from Canada Carrier Options

Besides Canada Post, the other options primarily are via North America's leading carriers and DHL. FedEx and UPS international shipping options to Europe from Canada include express/ priority and economy options.

Jet Worldwide is helping Canadian sellers using Shopify and other platforms ship direct to the UK and EU.

Shipping between European Union from Canada via Jet Worldwide

Jet Worldwide provides import solutions and EU distribution for low cost ground delivery to France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium and all the EU.

• Parcel shipping and delivery from Canada to Germany, France, Italy and the EU (and the UK) via DPD.
• Assistance with IOSS registration (useful information about VAT payment in Europe)
• Labeling, Shopify integration, tracking, and returns
• Special handling and services to and from anywhere

Duty free import to the EU via CETA

The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) does not require a formal certificate in order to obtain tariff benefits. A declaration on the invoice or any other commercial document accompanying the shipment meets the CETA requirements.

Canadian Shopify orders with Canadian origin goods (made in Canada) can benefit from preferential duty free import regardless of value!

Canadian European logistics: Our support refers to the various systems and services regarding European and Canadian movement of goods. This includes transport, e-commerce import, storage, last mile delivery, and returns management.

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