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Ship Any Item from USA to Canada with DST Courier
Finding a reliable courier service for international shipping can be quite a challenge for many people. Whether you want to send your personal belongings, gifts, corporate packages, or anything else, a good courier service like DST can make a huge difference in your experience and costs.
Whether you want to ship boxes, personal effects, documents, or anything else to any location in Canada, DST can ensure that your items get to their destination safely, be it at home, office, hotel, university, or any other public or private institution and property.
Ship Boxes from USA to Canada
Large boxes containing a wide range of effects are extremely commonly shipped items in international shipping. People use boxes to send all sorts of items, from personal belongings and private items to electronics, large parts, bulk orders, and so much more.
DST allows you to ship boxes from USA to Canada with a similar pretext and makes it easy for you to get anything shipped to Canada with the least amount of hassle. Our dedicated economy shipping service fits this requirement perfectly and makes it possible for you to save money while making your shipment as secure as possible. You can get the cheapest rate while retaining the quality of service needed to keep your items secure.
Ship Luggage from USA to Canada
Every year millions of people travel from USA to Canada for all kinds of reasons. One thing that most of them have in common is the luggage that they are carrying. Extra luggage is a common thing on this route as well and many passengers pay huge rates to get a few pounds of extra goods on their flight. However, this is not necessary at all as they can ship their luggage separately through DST.
Our service lets you ship luggage from USA to Canada that you cannot take along with your flight. This is a much cheaper alternative to carrying large baggage with you as not only can you travel without worrying about luggage handling but also get a much lower rate while enjoying the freedom of getting to your luggage once you have safely reached your destination.
Ship Documents from USA to Canada
Documents are also one of the most commonly shipped items across the world and in many cases, it is critical for them to arrive on time and in good shape. Having a reliable courier service can help you achieve that by providing the security and peace of mind you need. With DST Courier, there is a wide range of safety protocols in place that make sure that your documents can reach their destination safely without any damage.
Another benefit that you can get by choosing DST Courier to ship documents from USA to Canada is that you spend the least amount of money possible. By providing our services for a long time in every part of the world, we have figured out the best and cheapest way of shipping your documents without compromising on their quality in any way. Not only can you rest assured that your documents will always reach their destination on time, but we can also help you solve any shipping-related problems that may occur short of natural disasters.
Ship Personal Effects from USA to Canada
This is one of the two types of shipments that you can make from USA to Canada, and they are bound by a specific definition. Anything that you have had in use for at least six months, and you intend to continue using it; personally, you can specify that as personal effects. To ensure your items reach their destination safely and without any hassle, prepare the following documents in advance to ensure smooth processing through customs.
- An itemized list describing everything that you are shipping with item names, quantity of items, and their value. DST will use this information to create a suitable customs invoice against your items.
- One copy of your visa and passport which you can share with DST online or with your items.
- Complete travel itinerary (your tickets should suffice as long as you are not taking any other detours).
You may be required by customs authorities in the USA or Canada to share more documents as well. DST will promptly inform you about such requirements and make sure you can ship personal effects from the USA to Canada without any delays.
Ship Other Items from USA to Canada
You can also ship commercial items via DST Courier as long as they fall within international legal requirements and do not come under any sort of restriction or prohibition. Canada has a minimum shipment value that it used to figure out if duty and taxes are applicable on a shipment. It is called De minimis value and currently, it is 1000 AUD. Anything valued above this would be liable for customs duties and taxes as applicable.
If you want to ship other items from USA to Canada that may be a gray area, always check with us or Canadan customs first. Products like tobacco and alcoholic beverages require special licenses and perfumes are considered dangerous for international shipping and are not recommended for shipping anyway.
Ship Restricted Items from USA to Canada
The following items are either restricted or completely prohibited by the Canadan customs authorities. Make sure you consider this list and ask about your specific case directly from DST Courier or Canadan authorities before shipping.
- Pressurized containers of any kind, including aerosol sprays,
- Alcoholic items, including beverages and perfumes,
- Batteries (check for size limits and general prohibition)
- Drugs and other controlled substances and materials
- Firearms and ammunition
- Any hazardous materials
- Animal products and live animals
Ship Uninsured Items from USA to Canada
You can ship the following items to Canada, but they will not be covered under any insurance by the DST courier.
- Collector’s items and antiques
- Photography equipment like cameras and lenses
- Glassware or other fragile items and equipment
- Gems, jewelry, and other valuables
- Musical instruments
- Artistic pieces
For any specific queries, quotes, and other details, contact DST to get all the information you need.