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Shipping From Canada to the USA

Explore DHL solutions for expedient delivery and affordable shipping from Canada to the USA


Our strong global network and full range of cross-border shipping services make shipping from Canada to the USA easy. Whether you want to estimate shipping costs, learn more about how to ship from Canada to the USA, or simply need a quick delivery solution, you’ll find all the information you need here.

Reliable Partner

As one of the world’s leading logistics provider, we offer reliable shipping across the USA. Our comprehensive delivery network ensures your parcel arrives expeditiously at its destination.

Customs

We use our comprehensive knowledge of customs processes to ensure that shipments from Canada to the USA cross the border smoothly. 

Shipping Advice

Our expert teams in Canada facilitate the shipping process by providing you with information and advice at each step of your shipping journey.

Rules and Restrictions

From expert teams to digital tools , we offer a range of resources to help you properly prepare your shipment to the USA.

What are the postage costs when shipping to the USA from Canada?


The cost of shipping to the USA varies based on factors like weight, size, and destination as well as any additional services that you book. For parcels and pallets, both big and small, we can provide you with an instant quote on DHL postage rates to the USA.

In addition to answering questions about price, our quoting tool also displays a range of delivery speeds. From some of the most competitive rates to some of the quickest, our quote tool will show you the range of possibilities available for shipping to the USA from Canada.

Get a Quote in 4 Easy Steps

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Indicate if you are shipping as a private person or a business customer

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Fill out your shipment details

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Get the estimated costs

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Continue with online booking

How are duties and taxes calculated when shipping to the USA from Canada?


There are several factors that influence how duties and taxes are calculated for shipments from Canada to the USA. For example, the type of item that you are sending, its declared value and whether you are sending it for commercial or personal reasons all play a role in determining the duties and taxes that need to be paid. 

For businesses with time-sensitive shipments, we recommend using DHL Express. With this shipping solution, you have access to the DHL Express Global Trade Services toolkit. Our Landed Cost Estimator lets you calculate duties, taxes and more so you know what your estimated shipping costs are upfront. You can also find out about the latest import and export regulations with our tool.

Why should I use DHL to send business shipments to the USA from Canada?


As the world’s leading logistics provider, DHL offers a range of benefits to business shippers of all sizes, including:

  • A broad portfolio of services from express shipments to freight transport 
  • Attractive prices based on shipment volume and frequency
  • Increased efficiency and control of all your shipments with our exclusive tools for shipping
  • World-class service from our shipping experts, operational teams, and customer service agents
  • Easy integrations with our best-in-class APIs and web-based shipping options

If you regularly ship to the USA and are looking for a cost-effective solution, you can share a shipping profile and connect with our experts. They will help you find an affordable solution and save time on your future shipments.

How long does shipping to the USA from Canada take?


Once your shipment has been handed over to us, delivery time is determined by the service you select. While standard shipping options are more affordable, the delivery times are generally longer while time-definite services may be delivered in a little as one business day.

For businesses that open a DHL account, we offer various service levels ranging from next-business-day shipping to more economical options.

How can I track my shipment to the USA?


Shipments can be tracked directly on DHL’s website. You can track your shipment from Canada to the USA here.

We offer our business customers a wide range of data integration options with best-in-class APIs that allow easier access to information across our different divisions. In addition to a unified tracking solution, we also have tracking APIs for individual divisions including DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain. You can explore our different tracking APIs in our API Developer Portal.  

Are you looking for help with a shipment that is in transit?


Let’s get you over to our Tracking and Customer Service areas. Once there, simply enter your tracking number and we’ll help you track down the information you need.