California, a prominent trading partner with Canada, holds significant cross-border potential amplified by the USMCA/ CUSMA agreement. Enjoy greater accessibility and reduced non-tariff barriers when exporting goods from California to the Canadian market. Jet Worldwide fosters connections between California businesses and Canadian partners.
Ohio and Canada share a strong economic connection with Ohio being among the largest US market trading with Canada. The USMCA brings greater duty free shipping to Canada from Ohio. Innovative rules of origin will encourage more goods that manufacture in Ohio access to Canada.Easier access includes lower barriers.
Jet Worldwide helps Ohio companies connect with Quebec and Canadian suppliers and customers.
New York and Canada share a strong economic connection via a common land border and USMCA/ CUSMA free trade. New York is a significant exporter to Canada sending over $16 billion worth of merchandise each year. The state exports a variety of other goods, including pharmaceutical products, mineral fuels, and aircraft and machinery.
Jet Worldwide helps New York companies connect with Quebec, Ontario and across Canada with best in class logistics support.
Tennessee has a strong economic connection with Canada. The implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement USMCA and 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.
Economic integration between Oklahoma and Canada is furthered by the renewal of NAFTA (now called the USMCA/ CUSMA). The reduction in trade barriers and technological changes that enable e-commerce transactions is increasing trade between the USA and Canada. Jet Worldwide helps companies connect Canadian and American suppliers and customers.
In 2026, South Carolina exporters are leveraging AI to eliminate the "Border Tax" of wasted time and incorrect duties:
Canadian companies have been expanding and investing in Alabama in recent years. Key areas of investment include forest and automotive products. With the renewal of the North American free trade agreement USMCA/ CUSMA, more companies are seeking shipping solutions between Canada and Alabama. .
Provisions of the updated USMCA / CUSMA agreement make shipping to Canada more accessible than ever before. At Jet Worldwide, we enable Arizona companies to seamlessly connect with Canadian suppliers and customers. Build a comprehensive shipping solution that maximizes your cross-border opportunities.
In this guide, we review shipping via the postal service, ground, air courier, and trucking. We explore the benefits of the USMCA/CUSMA agreement to help you build effective strategies for growing your cross-border business.
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Learn about duties and taxes that apply to shipments from Arizona to Canada. Explore duty-free thresholds and preferential duty-free imports under the CUSMA FREE TRADE agreement.
The cheapest way for individuals to send small packages and personal items to Canada is usually via the US Postal Service (USPS). FedEx and UPS ground are good options for heavier shipments but do not include customs entry preparation.
Shipments from Arizona to Canada are subject to import duty and taxes. However, goods may qualify for duty-free import if the value is less than $150 CAD (around $110 USD). If the items qualify as being US origin under CUSMA, they can qualify for preferential duty-free import.
Read more about Canadian import fees.
Merely shipping from the USA does not automatically grant duty-free import to Canada. They may benefit from duty-free status if they are low value or qualify as USA origin under USMCA. All shipments over $40 CAD are subject to sales tax even if they are otherwise duty-free.
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Before deciding on a carrier, first determine the best mode of shipping. Postal, Ground Courier, Air Courier, Truck, Rail
USPS is the best option for casual shippers, sending gifts and the occasional online order you may receive from Canada.
Ground courier shipments are cost effective for heavier packages and when a fast transit is not needed. Transit times from Arizona to Canada vary but average around 1 week. Ground shipping does not include customs entry preparation fee.
FedEx and UPS are well known options. Transit times average between 1-4 business days. Contact our team for our lowest spot quote for shipments over 10 kilograms and for commercial shipping rates
Both less than truck load and full truck load are the best option for palletized freight. Contact our team for rates.
All goods importing to Canada from the United States must clear customs. Canadian customs processes are very similar to the United States and adhere to World Trade Organization or WTO principles. This includes similar tariff classification (or HS codes), declared value, and country of origin. The country of origin is particularly important if you wish to take advantage of the CUSMA free trade agreement.
American companies can register to become a nonresident importer or NRI. Essentially, you can act as your own distributor to Canada without involving a middleman. By becoming a nonresident importer, you can ship to your Canadian customers without having to involve them in clearance formalities. Read more about becoming a Canadian nonresident importer.
Jet Worldwide can provide your company a Canadian address to where your returns can ship to. This includes Amazon removal orders. Your returns can then be consolidated and shipped via ground carrier or trucking back to Arizona contact our team for details.
The challenge with Canadian returns is often the low volume. We address this issue by offering low cost warehousing and processes. In short, we don't overthink it.
Read more about solutions for your Canadian removal orders, including a Canadian address, consolidation, and shipping back to the USA via low-cost ground.
Companies can consolidate their orders via a single customs entry by becoming a non-resident importer. The process involves shipping via LTL or full truckload, a single clearance in Canada, followed by domestic distribution.
Read more about valuation for non-resident imports to Canada.
Electronic Export Information (EEI) forms are generally not required for most shipments destined to Canada via exception code 30.36. The exemption does not apply for shipments otherwise requiring an export permit or ultimately destined for a third country.
The CBSA CARM portal requires importers to assign a customs broker and submit a surety bond or deposit. Learn more about CARM.
Note: The one North American Free Trade Agreement between the United States. Canada, and Mexico is alternatively referred to as USMCA, CUSMA, T-Mec -respectively. One agreement three names. The CUSMA facilitates the movement, release, and clearance of goods via a simplified framework and standardized customs procedures. Trade facilitation includes fewer clearance formalities for express shipments valued under CA$3,300 to Canada.
READ MORE: Understanding a Certificate of Origin and When it is Needed
For low-value shipments (under CAD $3,300 to Canada), a certifying statement can be added to the commercial invoice or any shipping document.
The key provisions of CUSMA USMCA parcel shipping include:
Dutiable and taxable items mailed to Canada are subject to a handling fee of around CA$10 per parcel. Canada Post collects the fees on behalf of the CBSA and accepts payment online.
Gifts between individuals can be considered duty and tax-exempt if they are not otherwise restricted and are valued under CA$60. To qualify as tax-exempt, the gift must be sent to the recipient personally and include a card or notice indicating that it is a gift. Advertising material and alcohol cannot be cleared as tax-exempt gifts.
Canada is the largest international market for most US-based e-commerce merchants. Jet Worldwide provides zone jumping services so you can serve your Canadian customers better with direct access.
How do I ship from Georgia to Canada? The most cost-effective method is LTL trucking for pallets or USPS/Canada Post for small parcels. Under USMCA (CUSMA), Georgia-origin goods often qualify for duty-free entry. Key logistics hubs include Atlanta for air and road freight, and Savannah for ocean-to-rail transitions.
As cross border trade has been the subject of geopolitical headlines, American’s northern neighbour, Canada, is increasingly recognized for the opportunity it represents. US merchants are coming to realize that the greatest opportunities are right next door. Thanks to the new USMCA/ CUSMA Free Trade Agreement, duty free shipping Canada from the US is more available.
