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Air Freight 21KG China to Canada — Live Rate [2026]

Live Air Freight rate for 21KG from China to Canada. from USD 9.4/KG DDP Service handles customs clearance and tax processing. Updated Jun 2026.

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2026-06-15 Last Updated

Current Rates — China to Canada (21 KG)

🟢 Updated 2026-06-15
Service Mode Rate (USD/KG) Total (21 KG) Details
Best Value Air A-Rate – UPS ✈️ Air Freight USD 9.4 USD 197 View Details →
Air A-Rate – UPS ✈️ Air Freight USD 9.6 USD 202 View Details →
Air A-Rate – UPS ✈️ Air Freight USD 9.6 USD 202 View Details →
Air A-Rate – UPS ✈️ Air Freight USD 9.7 USD 203 View Details →
Air A-Rate – UPS ✈️ Air Freight USD 9.8 USD 205 View Details →
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Full Weight-Tier Rate Cards

Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to Canada. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.

Air A-Rate – UPS

✈️ Air Freight → Vancouver YVR/YXX
⭐ Best Value at 21 KG
📅 Updated 2026-06-15 📊 13 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 21 KG
21 KG USD 9.36 USD 196.56
22 KG USD 9.27 USD 194.67
23 KG USD 9.49 USD 199.29
30 KG USD 9.00 USD 189.00
50 KG USD 8.63 USD 181.23
100 KG USD 7.72 USD 162.12
150 KG USD 7.68 USD 161.28
200 KG USD 7.58 USD 159.18
505 KG USD 7.23 USD 151.83
850 KG USD 7.29 USD 153.09
1700 KG USD 7.37 USD 154.77
2500 KG USD 7.35 USD 154.35
3400 KG USD 7.10 USD 149.10
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Air A-Rate – UPS

✈️ Air Freight → Toronto YHM/YXU/YGK
📅 Updated 2026-06-15 📊 13 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 21 KG
21 KG USD 9.64 USD 202.44
22 KG USD 9.55 USD 200.55
23 KG USD 9.77 USD 205.17
30 KG USD 9.27 USD 194.67
50 KG USD 8.90 USD 186.90
100 KG USD 8.00 USD 168.00
150 KG USD 7.95 USD 166.95
200 KG USD 7.86 USD 165.06
505 KG USD 7.51 USD 157.71
850 KG USD 7.56 USD 158.76
1700 KG USD 7.64 USD 160.44
2500 KG USD 7.63 USD 160.23
3400 KG USD 7.38 USD 154.98
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Air A-Rate – UPS

✈️ Air Freight → Toronto YYZ/YOO/YDC
📅 Updated 2026-06-15 📊 13 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 21 KG
21 KG USD 9.64 USD 202.44
22 KG USD 9.55 USD 200.55
23 KG USD 9.77 USD 205.17
30 KG USD 9.27 USD 194.67
50 KG USD 8.90 USD 186.90
100 KG USD 8.00 USD 168.00
150 KG USD 7.95 USD 166.95
200 KG USD 7.86 USD 165.06
505 KG USD 7.51 USD 157.71
850 KG USD 7.56 USD 158.76
1700 KG USD 7.64 USD 160.44
2500 KG USD 7.63 USD 160.23
3400 KG USD 7.38 USD 154.98
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Air A-Rate – UPS

✈️ Air Freight → Calgary/Edmonton YYC/YEG
📅 Updated 2026-06-15 📊 13 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 21 KG
21 KG USD 9.67 USD 203.07
22 KG USD 9.58 USD 201.18
23 KG USD 9.80 USD 205.80
30 KG USD 9.31 USD 195.51
50 KG USD 8.94 USD 187.74
100 KG USD 8.03 USD 168.63
150 KG USD 7.99 USD 167.79
200 KG USD 7.89 USD 165.69
505 KG USD 7.54 USD 158.34
850 KG USD 7.60 USD 159.60
1700 KG USD 7.68 USD 161.28
2500 KG USD 7.66 USD 160.86
3400 KG USD 7.41 USD 155.61
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Air A-Rate – UPS

✈️ Air Freight → Ottawa YOW
📅 Updated 2026-06-15 📊 13 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 21 KG
21 KG USD 9.78 USD 205.38
22 KG USD 9.69 USD 203.49
23 KG USD 9.91 USD 208.11
30 KG USD 9.41 USD 197.61
50 KG USD 9.04 USD 189.84
100 KG USD 8.14 USD 170.94
150 KG USD 8.09 USD 169.89
200 KG USD 8.00 USD 168.00
505 KG USD 7.65 USD 160.65
850 KG USD 7.70 USD 161.70
1700 KG USD 7.78 USD 163.38
2500 KG USD 7.76 USD 162.96
3400 KG USD 7.52 USD 157.92
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Customer Reviews — China to Canada Shipping

Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to Canada.

🇨🇦 Canada

4.3 / 5 — Very Good (12 reviews)
🇨🇦
R**********k Canada
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

✔ Verified
🇨🇦
C**********n Canada
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

🇨🇦
N***********s Canada
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

🇨🇦
M***********k Canada
3.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

✔ Verified
🇨🇦
C************l Canada
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

🇨🇦
S*************n Canada
4
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

✔ Verified
🇨🇦
N***********s Canada
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

✔ Verified
🇨🇦
O************n Canada
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

✔ Verified
🇨🇦
D*************n Canada
4
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

✔ Verified
🇨🇦
R************t Canada
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

✔ Verified
🇨🇦
G**********s Canada
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

🇨🇦
G***********t Canada
4
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

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.

✔ Verified
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Price Trend — Canada Air Freight

Historical freight rates from China to Canada for 21 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.

China to Canada — Shipping Reference Data

Reference data for the China → Canada lane, worth checking before you book:

Main air gateways YVR (Vancouver), YYZ (Toronto), YUL (Montreal)
Destination customs authority Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
De-minimis / duty-free threshold CAD 20 (CAD 40 gifts; CAD 150 duty-free under CUSMA courier)
Import tax & duty regime GST 5% (+ provincial PST/HST); duty 0–18%
Local currency CAD
Typical port/airport 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.

E-Commerce Restock

Small-Batch E-Commerce Restock

The 21 KG band is the classic e-commerce restock or first trial run. Air is the default — it lands the best cost-to-speed trade-off, and most managed air channels open at around 21 KG. Functionally this is less-than-container air freight.

  • Most managed air channels set their floor near 21 KG
  • Typical cargo: phone cases, accessories, apparel, cosmetics
  • Amazon FBA top-ups at this size lean on air for turnaround speed
  • Get your HS codes right up front to avoid a hold at Canada customs

Which Shipping Method is Best for 21 KG?

🚢

Sea Freight

Transit: 25–45 calendar days
Best at: Over 100 KG, non-urgent cargo
Not cost-effective
🚂

Rail Freight

Transit: 18–28 calendar days
Best at: Europe destinations over 50 KG
Europe only

Transit Times — China to Canada

MethodTransit TimeNotes
Air Freight DDP5–10 business daysFrom China warehouse to Canada door
Express Courier3–7 business daysDHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, good option

What Affects the Shipping Cost to Canada?

  • Chargeable weight — you pay on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is greater (L×W×H ÷ 6000 for air)
  • Commodity surcharges — batteries, liquids and branded goods all attract extra handling fees
  • Seasonal peaks — Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (Oct) typically add 15–30% to rates
  • Delivery zone — parts of Canada carry remote-area surcharges by postal code
  • Customs basis — import duty is assessed on the CIF value of the goods

Customs & Documentation for Canada

  • De-minimis — consignments under the local threshold can clear free of duty
  • Paperwork — a commercial invoice, packing list and correct HS codes are the baseline
  • Managed clearance — RateHive can coordinate the customs entry and import-tax processing on your behalf
  • Restricted goods — batteries and liquids need supplementary certification
  • Food, supplements and certain health products need FDA Prior Notice
  • Radio-frequency electronics require FCC certification

Shipping Guidelines for Canada

Before You Ship

Canada Shipping Guidelines

Air and ocean lanes from China to Canada, including a fast time-definite vessel option, with customs and tax handled through our DDP Service.

  • Products We Cannot Accept
  • Restricted / Sensitive Items
  • Size & Weight Limits
  • Delivery Address Notes
Review full Canada guidelines →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost to ship from China to Canada?

On the current feed, China-to-Canada rates open at USD 9.36/KG via Air A-Rate – UPS. For a 21 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 197. RateHive can manage the customs entry and import-tax step, while the duty itself follows the GST 5% (+ provincial PST/HST); duty 0–18% set by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

What import duty and tax will I pay bringing goods into Canada?

Entries into Canada are assessed by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and the regime that applies is: GST 5% (+ provincial PST/HST); duty 0–18%. On de-minimis, the position is CAD 20 (CAD 40 gifts; CAD 150 duty-free under CUSMA courier). RateHive offers managed clearance and tax processing — a coordination service, not Incoterms DDP — to handle these formalities for you.

Which gateways are used for China shipments into Canada?

Ocean cargo into Canada generally moves through Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Montreal; air clears via YVR (Vancouver), YYZ (Toronto), YUL (Montreal). We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward leg to your delivery address, with clearance handled as a managed service.

Can I move batteries by Air Freight into Canada?

Battery cargo flies into Canada under handling controls: built-in cells follow IATA PI966/PI967, loose cells need separate classification. We run certified battery channels through YVR (Vancouver), YYZ (Toronto), YUL (Montreal), with surcharges of roughly USD 3–8/KG.

Which certifications does Canada require on imports?

For regulated cargo into Canada, budget for: ISED for radio devices; bilingual EN/FR labelling. A missing conformity document is the single most common reason Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) puts a shipment on hold, so verify your HS-code requirements before the goods leave China.

Is my shipment to Canada trackable?

Yes. Air moves on an air waybill (AWB) that's live within 24 hours of departure; ocean tracks by bill of lading through the carrier portal. We flag the milestones that matter — departure, gateway arrival, clearance by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and final delivery.

What's the best channel for 21 KG into Canada?

At 21 KG into Canada, Air Freight is the call — it strikes the best speed-to-cost balance (5–10 business days) at this size and clears through YVR (Vancouver), YYZ (Toronto), YUL (Montreal). Ocean minimums make sea uneconomical below about 50 KG.

How long is transit from China to Canada?

Reckon on these door-to-door windows into Canada: air 5–10 business days, ocean LCL 30–50 days, ocean FCL 28–45 days. Add roughly 3–6 days for clearance and dwell at the gateway, which RateHive can manage end to end.