Air Freight Canada

Air Freight Canada has developed to become a established shipping location for consumers and businesses. The good news is, sending goods to Canada is a simple process.  

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Customs Clearance & Paperwork

All items being transported to Canada need to be approved by Customs. Except for documents, which you'll discover are excused from Canadian customs clearance. You are therefore required to declare what goods are in your freight.

You are able to do this by completing a Customs Invoice. Ensure that you complete each section honestly and clearly, with just as much details as you possibly can find. Any errors can result in delays and excess fees. For example, a consignment of lady's clothes is far better labelled as ‘Clothes – Blouse, Women's, Sizes 6-12’ rather than just ‘Clothes’.

Declaring the value of your goods is also incredibly important as the Canadian authorities need to decide the amount of tax and duty that has to be applied to it. Anything worth over $20 CAD is subject to tax and duty, anything below this is not. Goods & Service Tax (GST) is set at 5%, that will be automatically be applied to all goods valued over $20 CAD.

Prohibited and Controlled Goods Air Freight Canada

It's highly advisable when sending goods overseas, that you initially determine the destination countries prohibited and controlled goods list prior to organising your transport. Look at the Canada Border Services Agency list here 

Sending Personal Items Air Freight Canada

For anyone who is Canadian citizen transporting personal items Canada, may well be eligible for duty exemption. This also is applicable if you originally purchased your goods in Canada and are bringing them back more than a year after purchase, with no cost limitation.