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Ship to Canada with FedEx
Canada is close, the paperwork is pretty simple, and there's little separating us but land—which makes shipping to our North American neighbors cost-efficient. Best of all, the demand is there. Most Canadian residents live within 100 miles of the U.S. border, and many of their online purchases come from U.S. retailers.
U.S.-to-Canada shipping: Key considerations
When shipping from the U.S. to Canada, businesses need to plan for shipping costs, delivery times, customs paperwork, restrictions, and packaging. FedEx makes cross-border shipping easier with tools to estimate duties, generate customs forms, and select the right delivery option.
How much does shipping to Canada cost?
The cost of shipping from the U.S. to Canada depends on many factors including package weight, dimensions, destinations, and service speed. Use our rate tool to get a quote.
How long does it take to ship from the U.S. to Canada?
Options aren’t all about cost, of course. You also want to delight your customers with faster delivery. And that can mean delivery overnight, delivery on a certain day, or even delivery by a certain time. With FedEx, you’ve got delivery options.
What Canadian customs forms are required?
Things are more likely to go right if you get the documentation right. So get started on customs forms for Canada provided by FedEx. And here’s a list of customs documentation we’ve put together so you know what to expect:
- Canada Customs Invoice
- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Freight/Cargo Manifest
- Canada Customs General Agency Agreement and Standard Trading Conditions
- One-Time Canada Customs General Agency Agreement (valid for only one shipment)
- Bill of Lading (for freight shipments)
What are the shipping restrictions to Canada?
First you need to know what import restrictions Canada has. Usually, countries prohibit or restrict items that are illegal or dangerous. However, laws vary by country, and what cannot be shipped to Canada may be OK to ship somewhere else. For specifics, see our Canada prohibited and restricted items list and the FedEx Freight Series Rules Tariff.
What packaging is best for shipping to Canada?
Of course, the first factor is what you’re putting in the package. But know this: Even a small difference in package size or weight can make a big difference in your shipping cost. So choose lightweight packaging that’s the right size for your items. It’s a good idea to brush up on some packaging tips and options.
Why choose FedEx for U.S.-to-Canada shipping
At the end of the day, we want whatever’s best for your business. But as you’re researching how to ship to Canada, make sure you’re considering the speed, discounts, and brokerage options you can get from FedEx.
Speed
Get envelopes, packages, or freight delivered within hours or days, depending on your delivery flexibility and budget.
Flexibility
When you ship parcels to Canada with FedEx, you get customizable service options to fit your particular delivery needs.
Efficiency
With FedEx, Canada customs clearance is streamlined, thanks to a number of brokerage options available to you.
Simplicity
FedEx shipping to Canada offers you simple pricing and flexible billing options.
First time shipping to Canada?
Use FedEx International Shipping Assist.
First time shipping to Canada? Use FedEx International Shipping Assist.
How to ship to Canada with FedEx: Your options and delivery times
Are you shipping envelopes to Edmonton? Pallets to Port-Cartier? Whatever your need, FedEx has a full range of options ready to go.
With multiple ways to ship from the U.S. to Canada, FedEx has deliveries that range from same-day service with FedEx® International Next Flight, to cost-effective options like FedEx International Ground® in 2–7 days. Express services such as FedEx International Priority® deliver in 1–3 business days. The best service depends on your package weight, delivery urgency, and budget.
| FedEx delivery times Canada (Business Days/Hours) |
Shipment type (Envelopes/package/freight) | FedEx Shipping Service |
| Within hours, 24 hours a day to most areas | Envelopes, packages, or freight | FedEx® International Next Flight |
| 1–3 business days with delivery as early as 10 a.m. | Envelopes or packages | FedEx International First® |
| 1–3 business days by close of business | Envelopes or packages | FedEx International Priority® |
| 2–5 business days | Envelopes or packages | FedEx International Economy® |
| 2–7 days | Envelopes or packages | FedEx International Ground® |
| 3 days | Envelopes or packages (less than 70 lbs.) | FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP) |
| 1–3 business days with delivery as early as 10 a.m. | Freight (over 150 lbs.) | FedEx International Priority® Freight |
| Within 5 business days | Freight (over 150 lbs.) | FedEx International Economy® Freight |
| Fast-transit delivery typically within 1–3+ business days with delivery options of 10:30 a.m. or 5 p.m. | LTL freight (over 150 lbs.) | FedEx Freight® Priority |
| Cost-effective delivery typically within 3–6+ business days with delivery options of 10:30 a.m. or 5 p.m. | LTL freight (over 150 lbs.) | FedEx Freight® Economy |
A 2 lb package shipped from New York to Toronto starts around $30–$35 with FedEx Ground, while FedEx International Priority may cost $60–$70 depending on service speed.
FedEx International Ground Shipping to Canada
- To all Canadian business and residential addresses
- Time-definite delivery in 2 to 7 international business days
- Flexible brokerage and billing options
- Clearance entry fee discounts
FedEx Freight (LTL): U.S.-to-Canada Cross-Border Freight
- Less-than-truckload shipping to most of the Canadian population directly
- Fastest published transit times from the U.S. to Canada of any nationwide LTL service with FedEx Freight® Priority
- Pallet-level tracking
- Brokerage-inclusive and broker select options
FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP):
E-commerce shipping to Canada
Need a cross-border shipping solution for your e-commerce business? FedEx International Connect Plus might be just the ticket. Here are a few reasons it's ideal for shipping retail products to Canada:
- Day-definite delivery
- Typical transit time of 3 days to Canada
- Simple, transparent pricing
- End-to-end tracking visibility
- No residential surcharges
- For shipments less than 70 lbs.
FedEx freight forwarding for Canada: Air, ocean & customs brokerage
FedEx Trade Networks® has you covered—to and from Canada—including:
- Customs brokerage
- Supply chain solutions
- Service via air or ocean
- Trade solutions
Learn about our international freight forwarding service.
Simplify shipping with brokerage-inclusive options
FedEx offers brokerage-inclusive options for ground and freight shipments to Canada. Our experts manage customs paperwork, clearance, and compliance so you avoid delays and extra costs.
FedEx tools & resources for shipping from the U.S. to Canada
Calculate fees before shipping internationally.
The earlier you know your international shipping expenses, the earlier you can plan for how to cover them, make a profit, and maintain competitive prices.
Save time and money by submitting customs documents electronically ahead of shipments.
FedEx Electronic Trade Documents (ETD) lets you upload customs forms in advance, helping reduce border delays and paperwork errors when shipping to Canada.
Get a returns strategy in place for Canadian customers.
FedEx® Global Returns for businesses can give Canadian customers an easy way to send items back and can help improve satisfaction and simplify cross-border logistics.
Explore shipping to other countries where you could do business.
Once you've expanded into Canada, you continue to grow internationally with tools and services for cross-border shipping worldwide.
Learn how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement makes North American trade easier.
Sign up to get trade-related info and updates delivered to your inbox, with FedEx Regulatory News.
Ready to expand your business to Canada?
Let us help you find the best shipping solution to make it happen. Please call customer support or schedule a call with a sales rep for a time that works for you.
FAQs about shipping to Canada*
Licensees (or businesses that hold appropriate alcohol licenses) who are enrolled in the FedEx alcohol shipping program can ship to their customers in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec only. Individuals cannot ship alcohol with FedEx. Read our alcohol shipping regulations and requirements for more details.
Certain perishable and non-perishable foods can be shipped into Canada but import permits and other customs documents may be required. Refer to our list of prohibited items for more info.
Transit times vary based on your shipment’s type, origin, destination, and the service you choose. Some shipments can be delivered in as little as one day. See options and delivery times.
Transit times vary based on your shipment’s type, origin, destination, and the service you choose. Some shipments can be delivered in as little as one day. See options and delivery times.
Yes, but you can avoid delays at the border by including the right documentation with your shipment. We can help you create customs forms. Get details on customs documentation.
Canadian addresses are formatted a lot like U.S. addresses. The city, province, and postal code in a Canadian address mirror the city, state, and ZIP code in a U.S. address. (Note that Canadian postal codes include numbers and letters.) You can also abbreviate road types much as you would in the U.S. (“ST” for Street, “AVE” for Avenue, etc.). And provinces and territories use standard two-character abbreviations (like BC for British Columbia). Don’t forget to include a phone number on your shipping label.
You can complete labels for Canadian shipments online and use FedEx Ship Manager® to upload your shipping documents. Or get help with labels at any FedEx Office location.
All shipments imported into Canada are subject to duties and taxes. The amounts depend on the product type, shipment value (in Canadian dollars), and shipment purpose. Typically, the recipient pays duties and taxes. Calculate duties, taxes, and fees before you ship.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) (which replaced NAFTA) makes North American trade easier. The de minimis, or duty and tax exemption threshold, increased for imports into Canada and Mexico, potentially reducing overall shipping costs. See how this can benefit you.
Our fastest international delivery option is FedEx® International Next Flight, which provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year including holidays for urgent shipments to Canada and other countries and territories.
Need content.
Yes, shipments that are over 150 pounds can be sent by freight using services such as FedEx Freight® Priority or FedEx Freight® Economy. These options are designed for cross-border LTL (less-than-truckload) deliveries.
FedEx International Ground® shipments usually arrive in 2–7 business days, depending on the distance between the U.S. origin and the Canadian destination, as well as customs clearance.
Duties and taxes are based on, among other items, the item’s value, type, and country of origin. Use the FedEx International Shipping Assist tool or refer to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to estimate these customs-related costs before shipping.
Customs forms, including the Commercial Invoice, can be completed electronically when creating your shipping label online. Accurate item descriptions and values are required to clear customs.
Yes. Return shipments from Canada can be arranged through FedEx® Global Returns allowing customers to create return labels in a printed format or email return labels.
*The FAQs apply to parcel shipments. For information concerning LTL shipments, call your sales rep or review the FedEx Freight Series Rules Tariff.