All shipments bound for Canada over $20 CAD (including shipping cost) are subject to duties and taxes. Typically, these fees are collected from the recipient upon delivery. These added costs may come as a surprise to some customers. In some cases, it can lead to negative reviews, in others, the customer may reject the shipment and ask for a refund. If this happens, the sender may have to pay additional costs to have the item returned to them or treat the order as abandoned. Needless to say, this can be a cumbersome and costly experience. Everyone likes avoiding surprise charges and with GlobalPost, you and your Canadian customers can avoid surprise customs fees thanks to GlobalPost’s Canada DDP for USPS. 

Avoid Surprise Customs Fees When Shipping to Canada:
  • GlobalPost’s Canada DDP allows prepayment of Canadian duties and taxes for a seamless shipping experience.
  • Utilizing Canada DDP can prevent surprise fees for customers, enhancing satisfaction and reducing return rates.
  • Flat rates for Canada DDP are set at $9.95 for various USPS services, simplifying cost management.
  • Canada DDP streamlines the shipping process by eliminating the need for customs forms and reducing administrative burdens.
  • ShipStation users can access discounted international shipping rates through GlobalPost, improving overall shipping efficiency.

What is GlobalPost Canada DDP

Canada DDP eliminates potential hassles and improves your customers’ shipping experience by letting you prepay all Canadian duties and taxes. DDP stands for Delivered Duty Paid. Conversely, most services default to Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU). Unpaid duties and taxes rank one of the top reasons why international packages are not delivered. By prepaying these costs, you can help reduce the chances of the package being returned. 

Canada DDP eliminates potential hassles and improves your customers’ shipping experience by letting you prepay all Canadian duties and taxes for one low flat rate of $9.95 for First-Class Mail International®, Priority Mail International®, and Priority Mail Express International®. If Canadian duties and taxes are assessed by customs and DDP was not included, Canada Post collects the fees upon delivery, plus an additional $9.95 surcharge. That extra surcharge ends up cutting further into the seller’s margin. By using Canada DDP you will not get this surcharge. Furthermore, GlobalPost’s Canada DDP solution streamlines efficiency by eliminating the need for printing of customs forms. When the items arrive at our GlobalPost facility, we add harmonized systems (HS) tariff codes. 

Canada DDP Rates

First-Class Mail International® $9.95
Priority Mail International®$9.95
Priority Mail Express International®$9.95
Note: Shipments sent via First-Class Mail International cannot exceed $400 in value. Shipments sent via Priority Mail International or Priority Mail Express International have a value cap of $2,500.

By prepaying the duties and taxes with one flat rate fee, you don’t have to worry about figuring out the cost of duties, taxes, and other administrative fees and reduces buyer friction at delivery!

How does Canada DDP work?

Canada DDP works with USPS international shipping services and using it is as easy as clicking a button! When preparing a First-Class Mail International®, Priority Mail International®, or Priority Mail Express International® shipment to Canada, open the Duties/Taxes drop down menu and select “Prepay Duties and Taxes.” It doesn’t have to be applied manually either. feature can also be added as a bulk update or be used to create an automated rule.

Restrictions:

  1. Shipment cannot exceed 4 pounds in weight.
  2. Shipments sent via First-Class Mail International cannot exceed $400 in value. Shipments sent via Priority Mail International or Priority Mail Express International have a value cap of $2,500.
  3. Excludes any shipment prohibited by applicable law or our terms and conditions.
  4. Duties and taxes are covered up to $500 per shipment. Any duties and taxes that exceed $500 that are associated with your shipment will be directly billed to your account. We do not control how customs officials assess duties and taxes and we do not control the rates at which items are assessed. The shipper is responsible for resolving any disputes relating to duties and taxes directly with the relevant customs officials.

GlobalPost from ShipStation

GlobalPost is the carrier of choice for growing businesses. It is international shipping redesigned from the ground up to make international delivery simpler. Their partnership allows ShipStation Canada merchants to take advantage of GlobalPost’s discounted international shipping rates (up to 78% off standard carrier rates) directly in their ShipStation accounts thanks to ShipStation Carriers. All you need to do to try GlobalPost for yourself is have a ShipStation account. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canada DDP?

Canada DDP stands for Delivered Duty Paid, which allows shippers to prepay all applicable duties and taxes for shipments to Canada, ensuring a hassle-free delivery experience for customers.

How do I use Canada DDP?

To use Canada DDP, select the ‘Prepay Duties and Taxes’ option in the Duties/Taxes dropdown menu when preparing your shipment through USPS services.

What are the costs associated with Canada DDP?

The cost for Canada DDP is a flat rate of $9.95 for First-Class Mail International®, Priority Mail International®, and Priority Mail Express International® shipments.

What are the weight limits for Canada DDP?

Shipments using Canada DDP cannot exceed 4 pounds in weight and must adhere to value caps depending on the service used.

How does Canada DDP benefit my business?

Using Canada DDP can enhance customer satisfaction by preventing unexpected delivery fees, reducing return rates, and streamlining the shipping process.

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James Messer
James Messer

James Messer is a copywriter specializing in shipping, logistics, and ecommerce.

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