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 $45–85 per CBM; 20ft containers start around $1,600–2,600 depending on coast and season. Air freight runs 3–7 days at $3.50–8.00 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. Most consumer goods clear at 0–18% duty plus 5% GST, so the surprise factor is low if the quote is itemized. Ours always are.
Sea freight from China to Canada
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Vancouver | 20–28 days | 20ft from ~$1,600 · 40HQ from ~$2,400 |
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Prince Rupert + rail east | 25–32 days | 20ft from ~$1,700 |
| LCL (any origin → Canadian hubs) | 25–38 days | $45–85 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).
Air freight from China to Canada
Air freight to Canada runs 3–7 days at roughly $3.50–8.00 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 ≈ $4–6/kg · air ≈ $7.5–9/kg
Customs in Canada — what to know
Duty 0–18% by HS code + GST 5% (most China-origin consumer goods are duty-free or low). Ports: Vancouver / Prince Rupert (fastest from Asia), then rail to Toronto/Montreal. No commercial de minimis — all commercial imports clear formally.
FAQ — China to Canada
+What duties and taxes apply in Canada?
Most China-origin consumer goods carry 0–18% duty by HS code, plus 5% GST calculated on the CIF value. There is no commercial de minimis — every commercial import clears formally. 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.