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Shipping from China to Canada: sea, air and DDP to Amazon.ca
The port you choose decides your cost to Toronto or Vancouver. We compare Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Montreal for your address and quote DDP to Amazon.ca with duty and GST shown.
Routing
Canada is wide. Routing decides your cost.
The right port depends on where your goods end up, not just where the ship arrives first.
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Vancouver
Canada's largest port and the default for trans-Pacific cargo. Best for British Columbia and Alberta deliveries, and a starting point for rail east.
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Prince Rupert
A shorter sailing from Asia, with containers moving inland by rail toward Central Canada and the US Midwest.
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Montreal
Reached by all-water routes, and close to customers in Quebec and Eastern Ontario. Worth comparing for eastern deliveries.
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Rail to Toronto
Many containers bound for Ontario land on the West Coast and continue by rail to Toronto-area terminals, then by truck to the final address.
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Amazon.ca fulfillment centers
Mostly around Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal. Amazon assigns the destination in your shipment plan, and freight deliveries need a booked appointment, and we book it for you.
Ways to ship
Sea, air or express to Canada
2–6 weeks
Sea freight, FCL or LCL
2–3 weeks port to port to Vancouver; about 4–6 weeks to Toronto or Montreal
The best value for inventory. For Ontario and Quebec, factor in the inland rail leg on top of the ocean crossing. Add roughly 1–2 weeks for pickup, export, customs clearance and final delivery, more for LCL or remote addresses.
Learn more: Sea freight, FCL or LCL- Urgent
- 1–3 days
- Standard
- 5–10 days
- Economy
- 10+ days
Air freight
After departure
Air cargo from China usually arrives at Vancouver (YVR), Toronto Pearson (YYZ) or Montreal (YUL), then clears CBSA and goes by truck to the address.
Learn more: Air freight- Priority
- 1–3 days
- Standard
- 3–5 days
- Economy
- 7+ days
Express courier
After pickup
Samples and small shipments via DHL, UPS and FedEx networks, which deliver across Canada. Remote and northern postal codes cost more and take longer, so send the postal code with your request.
Learn more: Express courier
Transit times
How long shipping from China to Canada takes
Typical estimates from Shenzhen or Ningbo. They vary with season, routing, inland rail connections and customs.
View as table
Transit times are estimates. Sea times are port to port unless stated. Air is counted from departure and express from pickup. Actual times vary by route, season, carrier space and customs.
Pricing
What affects your cost to Canada
We quote each shipment rather than publish a rate card, because rates change often. These are the main price drivers.
Chargeable weight or CBM
Air and express bill the higher of actual or volumetric weight. Sea LCL bills by cubic meter.
Port and inland leg
Rail from the West Coast to Toronto adds cost and time compared with delivery near Vancouver.
Season
Peak-season surcharges, typically before the Q4 holidays and Chinese New Year.
Duty, surtaxes and GST
Duty on your HS codes, any surtaxes that apply, and 5% GST. Included on DDP quotes.
Canadian delivery
Amazon.ca appointments, and remote or northern postal codes.
Prep and extras
FBA labeling, repacking, inspection and optional insurance.
Canadian customs
CBSA checklist for importing from China
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) clears your goods. Get these in place before the first shipment.
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Business Number with an import/export account
Issued by the Canada Revenue Agency. Customs entries are filed against it.
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CARM Client Portal account
CARM is how importers view and pay duties and taxes. Register, link your customs broker, and for release before payment, post financial security or use your broker's.
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Non-resident importer, if you're outside Canada
Businesses based outside Canada, including many US and overseas Amazon sellers, can register as non-resident importers and be the importer of record.
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Tariff classification and surtaxes
Duty is based on the HS classification of each product. Canada also applies surtaxes to some goods from China, including certain steel and aluminum products (remission is available in some cases), so we check your HS codes.
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GST and HST
CBSA collects 5% GST on most commercial imports. In HST provinces, the provincial portion is generally handled through your GST/HST return. Ask your accountant.
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DDP or DDU
On DDP, duties and GST are in our price, and the importer on the entry is agreed before you book. On DDU, you pay through CARM or your broker.
FAQ
China to Canada shipping questions
Question not answered here?
Message our shipping team directly, in English or Chinese.
Ask on WhatsAppI sell on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca. Can I ship both from one order?
Yes. We consolidate in China and split cartons into a US shipment and a Canada shipment, each cleared in its own country. Shipping stock to the US first and then into Canada means a second customs clearance, which adds cost and time.
Which port is best for Toronto deliveries?
It depends on current timing and rates. West Coast arrival with rail to Toronto is common, and an all-water route to Montreal is the alternative. We'll quote the options side by side.
Do I need to be a Canadian company to import?
No. Non-resident importers can register with CBSA. You'll need a Business Number with an import/export account and, in practice, a customs broker acting for you.
What is CARM, and does it affect me?
CARM is CBSA's system for managing import accounts and paying duties and taxes. If you're the importer, you need a CARM account. On a DDP shipment, we'll confirm before booking whose name the entry is filed under and what details we need from you.
Can you deliver to remote or northern addresses?
Often, yes, through courier networks or regional carriers, but costs and transit times rise quickly outside major cities. Send the postal code and we'll check.
Customer reviews
What buyers said after shipping with us
5.0 out of 5 from 32 Alibaba.com order reviews
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Get a DDP price to Amazon.ca, duties and GST shown
Send your packing list, supplier city and Canadian postal code or Amazon.ca shipment plan. We'll recommend the port and mode, with duty and GST on their own lines.
Free quotes. We typically reply within one business day by email, WhatsApp or live chat.