Depending on your location, here are the typical options available when shipping to Canada.
- Post Office (Priority Mail)
- FEDEX (Expedited, Economy or Ground shipments)
If shipping costs for small items and single replacement pieces seem too expensive, USPS 1st Class Package may be as an option. This is not available on our website, but by request only and restricted to small shipments. This method does not provide tracking, insurance or lost claim inquires and we generally do not recommend it
We have many years of experience in shipping to Canada and the same safe shipping practices are maintained that we follow for U.S. domestic shipments. The main consideration is brokerage and tax expense for you, the customer. Canada Customs requires Canadian recipients to pay applicable duties and taxes on each shipment entering Canada. These charges may include PST, GST, HST, duties and other taxes of goods (e.g. excise tax). We have experimented with various ways of lowering the costs, but whether it's paid up front or at delivery, the cost is still there.
Selecting the "Taxes and Duties Paid" Shipping Option includes those fees into your shipping price and helps your package to pass faster through customs to your door. Selecting this option DOES NOT include brokerage costs
How much are taxes? They vary by province from 5% to 15%.
http://www.calculconversion.com/sales-tax-calculator-hst-gst.html
Generally, goods made in the USA are tax free. For example, these:
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FEDEX Shipping to Canada - what you need to know about brokerage costs
A brokerage fee is also charged to process shipments and present the requisite customs paperwork to Canada Customs on the importers behalf. Typically brokerage fees are due at delivery; however, you have the ability to call FEDEX ahead of time (1-800-463-3339) to pay these charges, eliminating the need for payment on delivery.
Can I be my own broker? Yes! Read this article for more information: Shipping to Canada (Avoiding Brokerage Fees)