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🇨🇦 China → Canada

Shipping from China to Canada

From China to Canada, ocean serves Vancouver (West) and Toronto/Montreal (East via US or all-water), while air reaches Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Under CARM, import accounts and brokerage are coordinated so goods clear efficiently.

Quick Overview

Applicable Methods

  • Ocean FCL
  • Air Freight
  • DDP & Door-to-Door

    • Major Nodes

    • Vancouver
    • Montreal
    • Toronto
    • Toronto (YYZ)
    • Vancouver (YVR)

    Billing Basis

    FCL per container; LCL per CBM; air per chargeable kg; DDP all-in.

    To Quote, Provide

  • HS code
  • Weight & volume
  • Canadian postal code
  • Incoterm

    • Shipping Methods to Canada

    Options are matched to this lane — only the modes that realistically serve Canada are shown.

    Ocean FCL (Vancouver / East)

    Containers to Vancouver (West) or all-water to Montreal/Toronto.

    Transit: 14–42 days
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    Air Freight

    To YYZ / YVR / YUL.

    Transit: 4–7 days
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    DDP & Door-to-Door

    Duty prepaid, delivered cleared.

    Transit: Per mode + clearance
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    Shipping Cost to Canada

    We quote live rather than publish fixed prices — capacity and fuel move daily. Below is what builds your price.

    Cost Components

    • Ocean/air freight
    • Terminal handling
    • CBSA duty & tax (if DDP)
    • Last-mile trucking

    Billing Units

    • Per container
    • Per CBM
    • Per kg (air)
    • All-in (DDP)

    What Moves Price

    • West vs East routing
    • Duty & GST
    • Fuel surcharges
    • Inland distance
    Rates change with capacity and fuel. Request a quote for a firm, transparent number — we never publish unverified prices as facts.

    Transit Time to Canada

    Planning estimates from major Chinese ports/airports. Your quote reflects live routing, schedules and clearance.

    ScopeTypical Transit
    Port to Port (ocean)14–21 days (Vancouver) / 30–42 days (East)
    Airport to Airport (air)4–7 days
    Door to Door (all-in)18–48 days all-in
    • Vancouver is fastest; Eastern Canada adds rail/truck days.

    Ports & Airports

    Sea Ports

    • Vancouver
    • Montreal
    • Toronto
    • Prince Rupert

    Airports

    • Toronto (YYZ)
    • Vancouver (YVR)
    • Montreal (YUL)

    Rail (CP/KCS) and truck move containers from Vancouver to the Prairies and East.

    Documents & Customs

    Documents You'll Need

    • Commercial invoice
    • Canada Customs Invoice
    • B3 entry
    • HS code

    Customs Notes for Canada

    • CARM requires an importer BN and customs account for releases.
    • CTPAT and PIP can speed trusted-trader clearance.
    • Bilingual labeling may be required for consumer goods.
    Rules change — confirm the latest requirements with a licensed broker or the destination authority before departure.

    Shipping Process

    1. 1Share cargo & postal code
    2. 2Book & arrange pickup
    3. 3Export clearance & load
    4. 4Transit to Canada
    5. 5CBSA clearance (CARM)
    6. 6Inland delivery

    FAQ — Shipping to Canada

    What is CARM?+
    CARM is Canada's modernized customs system; importers need a BN and customs account to release goods.
    Which coast is faster?+
    Vancouver (Pacific) is fastest at 14–21 days; Eastern routes add significant transit.

    Services to this route

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