💰 Current Freight Rates
| Weight | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 9.79 |
| 22 KG | USD 9.70 |
| 23 KG | USD 9.92 |
| 30 KG | USD 9.42 |
| 50 KG | USD 9.05 |
| 100 KG | USD 8.15 |
| 150 KG | USD 8.11 |
| 200 KG | USD 8.01 |
| 505 KG | USD 7.66 |
| 850 KG | USD 7.71 |
| 1700 KG | USD 7.80 |
| 2500 KG | USD 7.78 |
| 3400 KG | USD 7.53 |
📋 Service Details
About This Service
International freight from China to Canada via Air A-Rate UPS Ottawa. All duties and taxes included (DDP).
Track your shipment
Enter your tracking number below
Powered by 17TRACK — supports 2,000+ carriers worldwide
ℹ️ Additional Information
Documentation Required
Commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes for all items.
📊 China to Canada — Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | YVR (Vancouver), YYZ (Toronto), YUL |
|---|---|
| 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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Air A-Rate UPS Ottawa from China to Canada take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5–10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 3–6 days of clearance/dwell once it reaches the gateway. Customs clearance is coordinated through our DDP Service (a customs and tax handling service, not Incoterms DDP).
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). Our DDP Service coordinates this customs and tax processing for both parties; it does not constitute Incoterms DDP.
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 does our DDP Service to Canada cover on this route?
Our DDP Service is a customs-clearance and tax-processing service for both parties; it does not constitute Incoterms DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). On this route it covers handling the customs entry and the duty/tax owed to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on your behalf, so the clearance is managed for you.
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.
Can you ship special cargo (batteries, branded goods) to Canada?
Yes — battery cargo by air follows IATA PI966/PI967; we run certified battery channels via YVR (Vancouver), YYZ (Toronto), YUL. Brand-goods and DG paperwork are handled within the DDP service. Surcharges apply.
📋 Shipping Guidelines for Canada
🔎 More Canada Rate Pages
Detailed live-rate pages for common weights and shipping modes on this lane.
By Weight
Popular Combinations
📈 Historical Price Records
All price updates are recorded here. Use the weekly tabs to browse older entries.
| Date | 21-70 | 71-300 | 301+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03Latest | USD 9.79 | USD 8.34 | USD 7.76 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 9.78 | USD 8.32 | USD 7.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 9.77 | USD 8.32 | USD 7.74 |
| 2026-05-19 | USD 9.73 | USD 8.28 | USD 7.70 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 9.76 | USD 8.31 | USD 7.73 |
| 2025-12-29 | USD 9.76 | USD 8.31 | USD 7.73 |
Price Trend
⭐ 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.
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.
📞 Contact Us
Ready to ship? Our team responds within one business day. We also handle sourcing and purchasing.