Shipping from China to Canada
Shipping from China to Canada runs mainly through Vancouver and Prince Rupert — the fastest North American ports from Asia — with rail to Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. Sea LCL takes roughly 25–38 days at $90–170 per CBM; 20ft containers start around $4,800–7,300 depending on coast and season. Air freight runs 3–7 days at $5.00–8.00 per kg.
DDP shipping from China to Canada includes pickup, freight, customs clearance, duties and GST, and door delivery — one all-in price from one team. Duty rates depend on tariff classification, origin and applicable trade measures; taxable commercial imports generally attract 5% GST at the border, so quotes should be itemized. Ours always are. Before shipping, confirm who will act as the commercial importer of record and the required BN/RM import account, CARM registration and broker authorization.
Sea freight from China to Canada
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Vancouver | 20–28 days | 20ft from ~$4,800 · 40HQ from ~$7,300＊ |
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Prince Rupert + rail east | 25–32 days | 20ft from ~$5,100＊ |
| LCL (any origin → Canadian hubs) | 25–38 days | $90–170 per CBM＊ |
Reference ranges checked September 2026 — live rates change weekly; ask for today's price. LCL figures are ocean base — destination CFS adds $30–60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).
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Air freight from China to Canada
Air freight to Canada runs 3–7 days at roughly $5.00–8.00 per chargeable kg into Toronto (YYZ) or Vancouver (YVR) — chargeable weight is the higher of actual weight or CBM × 167.
DDP door-to-door to Canada
One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery — properly declared, no creative customs.
- Step 1 · Pickup in China
We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.
- Step 2 · Export & freight
Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose — documents shared at every step.
- Step 3 · Customs clearance
Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly — correct values, real declarations.
- Step 4 · Final delivery
To your door, warehouse, or FBA center — with tracking that works the whole way.
DDP reference: sea ≈ $5–$7/kg — air ≈ $8–$10/kg＊
Customs in Canada — what to know
Duties depend on tariff classification, origin and applicable trade measures. Taxable commercial imports generally attract 5% GST at the border. Ports: Vancouver / Prince Rupert (fastest from Asia), then rail to Toronto/Montreal. Qualifying postal or courier shipments sent directly from China with a value for duty of CAD 20 or less may receive duty and tax remission; product and transaction exclusions apply. Customs reporting and eligibility for simplified clearance are separate requirements.
FAQ — China to Canada
+How much does shipping from China to Canada cost?
Reference ranges: sea LCL about $90–$170 per CBM (plus $30–60 destination CFS on most lanes), 20ft containers from $4,800–$7,000, air around $5–$8 per kg. Live rates move weekly — ask us for today's number, every fee listed.
+What duties and taxes apply in Canada?
For taxable commercial imports, federal GST is generally 5% of the sum of the customs value, applicable customs duties, excise taxes and other amounts required by law. For non-commercial imports, GST/HST and any provincial sales taxes follow the applicable provincial and collection rules. Commercial imports may also require self-assessment of the provincial part of HST. Input tax credits depend on GST/HST registration, entitlement under the actual import arrangement, use in commercial activities and supporting import/tax records; DDP alone does not guarantee a credit. Our quotes list duty and GST as separate, real numbers.
+Vancouver or Prince Rupert for my shipment?
Vancouver has the most sailings; Prince Rupert is slightly faster with excellent rail connections east. For door delivery, that routing math is our job — you get a delivery date, not a port list.
+Can you deliver to Toronto or Montreal by rail?
Yes — containers unload in Vancouver and ride CN/CP rail to Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and beyond, typically within a week of arrival. DDP pricing includes the inland leg.