💰 Current Freight Rates
| Weight | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 3.92 |
| 22 KG | USD 3.82 |
| 23 KG | USD 4.06 |
| 30 KG | USD 3.51 |
| 50 KG | USD 3.10 |
| 100 KG | USD 2.02 |
| 150 KG | USD 1.97 |
| 200 KG | USD 1.87 |
| 505 KG | USD 1.56 |
| 850 KG | USD 1.61 |
| 1700 KG | USD 1.70 |
| 2500 KG | USD 1.68 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.41 |
Trade Terms Explained — Who Pays for What
The rate above is quoted on one specific trade term. Change the term and you change how much of the journey to Canada is already inside the price. The table below maps the eleven common Incoterms® against the twelve cost stages of a door-to-door shipment, so you can see exactly where our responsibility ends and yours begins.
- Seller — Cost and arrangement sit with the seller / shipper.
- Buyer — Cost and arrangement sit with the buyer / consignee.
- Negotiable — Not fixed by the rule — agree it in the contract.
| Term | 1 Loading on truck | 2 Export customs declaration | 3 Carriage to port of export | 4 Unloading at port of export | 5 Loading on vessel / aircraft | 6 Main carriage | 7 Cargo insurance | 8 Unloading at port of import | 9 Loading on truck at import | 10 Carriage to destination | 11 Import customs clearance | 12 Import duties & taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW Ex Works | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck | Buyer Buyer — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FCA Free Carrier | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FAS Free Alongside Ship | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FOB Free On Board | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CFR Cost and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CPT Carriage Paid To | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU) | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAP Delivered At Place | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DDP Delivered Duty Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Seller Seller — Import customs clearance | Seller Seller — Import duties & taxes |
EXW Ex Works
Buyer takes over at the seller's door and carries every cost from there. Lowest quoted price, highest buyer workload.
FCA Free Carrier
Seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the carrier the buyer nominated.
FAS Free Alongside Ship
Sea and inland waterway only. Seller delivers alongside the vessel; loading is on the buyer.
FOB Free On Board
Sea and inland waterway only. Risk passes once the goods are on board. The most common buying term.
CFR Cost and Freight
Seller pays the main carriage but carries no insurance obligation; risk still passes on loading.
CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight
As CFR, plus the seller must buy and pay for cargo insurance (minimum cover unless you agree more).
CPT Carriage Paid To
Any mode. Seller pays carriage through to the named destination; insurance is not obligatory.
CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid
As CPT, plus the seller must insure the cargo through to the named destination.
DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU)
Seller delivers unloaded at the named terminal. Renamed DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) in Incoterms® 2020.
DAP Delivered At Place
Seller delivers to your address ready for unloading; import clearance and duty stay with the buyer.
DDP Delivered Duty Paid
Seller carries everything through to your door, duty and tax included. Highest quoted price, least buyer workload.
Two things worth flagging. Under CIF and CIP the seller is obliged to buy cargo insurance and pay the premium; under every other term insurance is optional, and we recommend buyers arrange their own cover so a loss or damage in transit is recoverable. And this table is a working summary for planning purposes — the binding definitions are the ones published by the International Chamber of Commerce in the Incoterms® rules, so confirm the exact term wording in your sales contract before you ship.
📋 Service Details
About This Service
International freight from China to Canada via Sea DDP UPS Zone 4 FBA. All duties and taxes included (duty-paid).
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ℹ️ Additional Information
Documentation Required
Commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes for all items.
Tracking & Customs Resources
Once your shipment is in transit you may want to verify status or look up official duty rates. The following third-party tools and government portals are often useful for shipments to Canada:
- VesselFinder — container vessel tracking
- Canada Border Services Agency
- Canadian Customs Tariff lookup
External resources are provided for reference and open in a new tab. Always confirm current rules with your customs broker before shipping.
📊 China to Canada — Shipping Reference Data
| Main sea gateways | Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Montreal |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | CAD 20 (CAD 150 courier under CUSMA) |
| Import tax & duty regime | GST 5% + provincial; duty 0–18% |
| Local currency | CAD |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 3–6 days |
| Peak / busy season | Aug–Oct |
| Conformity & certification | ISED for radio devices; bilingual EN/FR labelling |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
🧰 Free 3D Loading Tools for This Sea Route
This page covers a Sea freight service from China to Canada. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Container Loading Planner
Wondering whether your cargo fills a 20GP or needs a 40HQ for this Canada route? The 3D container planner simulates cartons, crates, pallets, and even mixed box sizes in one container.
Open Container Planner →✅ Canada Sea Freight Checklist
- Ask whether the quote includes destination port charges in Canada or only ocean freight.
- Check pallet vs floor-loading: floor loading typically fits 8-12% more cartons per container.
- Photograph the container number, seal, and loading process for insurance evidence.
- Declare accurate gross weight — VGM misdeclaration delays vessels and triggers fines.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Sea DDP UPS Zone 4 FBA from China to Canada take?
Sea freight on this route runs about 25–45 calendar days door-to-door, plus roughly 3–6 days of clearance/dwell once it reaches the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP terms.
What duties and taxes apply when importing into Canada?
Clearance is handled by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The regime is: GST 5% + provincial; duty 0–18%, with a de-minimis position of CAD 20 (CAD 150 courier under CUSMA). Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
Which ports or airports does this route use into Canada?
Sea cargo to Canada clears through Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Montreal; air freight clears via YVR (Vancouver), YYZ (Toronto), YUL. We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward delivery to your address and build it into the DDP price.
When does capacity tighten on the China–Canada lane?
Space and rates tighten around Aug–Oct, plus the China-side windows of Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Book 1–2 weeks earlier in these periods.
What certification is needed to import into Canada?
For regulated goods, plan for: ISED for radio devices; bilingual EN/FR labelling. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common clearance hold with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), so confirm requirements for your HS code before shipping.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Canada?
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) typically requires a commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list, the bill of lading/air waybill, a certificate of origin (may lower duty), and any product certification (ISED for radio devices; bilingual EN/FR labelling). We file these under DDP.
📈 Historical Price Records
All price updates are recorded here. Use the weekly tabs to browse older entries.
| Date | 21-50 | 51-99 | 100-299 | 300-499 | 500-999 | 1000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03Latest | USD 3.92 | USD 2.72 | USD 2.02 | USD 1.66 | USD 1.50 | USD 1.56 |
| 2026-07-30 | USD 3.91 | USD 2.71 | USD 2.01 | USD 1.65 | USD 1.49 | USD 1.55 |
| 2026-07-20 | USD 3.94 | USD 2.74 | USD 2.04 | USD 1.69 | USD 1.52 | USD 1.58 |
| 2026-07-17 | USD 3.92 | USD 2.73 | USD 2.03 | USD 1.67 | USD 1.51 | USD 1.57 |
| 2026-07-14 | USD 3.91 | USD 2.71 | USD 2.02 | USD 1.66 | USD 1.49 | USD 1.56 |
| 2026-07-07 | USD 3.88 | USD 2.69 | USD 1.99 | USD 1.63 | USD 1.47 | USD 1.53 |
| 2026-07-03 | USD 3.90 | USD 2.70 | USD 2.01 | USD 1.65 | USD 1.48 | USD 1.54 |
| 2026-07-02 | USD 3.88 | USD 2.69 | USD 1.99 | USD 1.63 | USD 1.47 | USD 1.53 |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 3.89 | USD 2.69 | USD 2.00 | USD 1.64 | USD 1.47 | USD 1.54 |
| 2026-06-23 | USD 3.88 | USD 2.69 | USD 1.99 | USD 1.63 | USD 1.47 | USD 1.53 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 3.91 | USD 2.72 | USD 2.02 | USD 1.66 | USD 1.50 | USD 1.56 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 3.91 | USD 2.71 | USD 2.02 | USD 1.66 | USD 1.50 | USD 1.56 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 4.14 | USD 2.95 | USD 2.25 | USD 1.89 | USD 1.73 | USD 1.79 |
| 2026-05-19 | USD 4.09 | USD 2.90 | USD 2.20 | USD 1.84 | USD 1.68 | USD 1.74 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 4.42 | USD 3.22 | USD 2.53 | USD 2.17 | USD 2.00 | USD 2.06 |
| 2025-12-29 | USD 4.41 | USD 3.22 | USD 2.52 | USD 2.16 | USD 2.00 | USD 2.06 |
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⭐ Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to Canada with us.
🇨🇦 Canada
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Canada. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
This was a DDP shipment to Canada for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Good landed-cost visibility from the start.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Canada through this team. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Canada through this team. Updates were clear and practical. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
This was a DDP shipment to Canada for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Good landed-cost visibility from the start.
We tested this lane to Canada with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Canada through this team. Updates were clear and practical. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
This was a DDP shipment to Canada for mixed cartons. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Canada. Updates were clear and practical. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Canada. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
Professional service from start to finish. Clear communication throughout, and my cargo cleared customs without any problems.
We tested this lane to Canada with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We tested this lane to Canada with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
Reasonable transit time. The documentation handling was professional and customs clearance was smooth.
Used this service twice now for air freight. Both times the delivery was smooth and the pricing was transparent.
Efficient service for consolidation shipments. Would have appreciated more proactive updates during transit.
Decent service but transit took about a week longer than quoted. Goods arrived undamaged which is the main thing.
The DDP service is excellent — everything included in the quoted price. No additional fees upon arrival.
Mostly a smooth experience. There was a small delay at the origin port but the team communicated clearly and resolved it quickly.
Shipping Canada cargo by industry
This rate is for the lane. What decides whether the cargo arrives intact is the commodity — how it prices, how it must be packed and loaded, and which compliance step holds it at the border. These guides cover that per industry.
- Construction Hardware Building Materials & Construction Products
- Plastic Products Plastics, Rubber & Packaging
- Ceramic Tableware Glass & Ceramic Products
- 5G Equipment Telecom, Computing & Data Centre
- Headphones Consumer Electronics & Smart Devices
- Home Furniture Furniture & Home Products
- Garden Products Furniture & Home Products
- Footwear Textiles, Apparel, Footwear & Leather
- Medical Furniture Medical, Laboratory & Precision Instruments
- Display Stands Retail, Display & Commercial Fixtures
- Toys Toys, Sports, Outdoor & Leisure
- Baby Products Consumer Goods & Gifts
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