What is the Canadian FBA shipping channel? What are the Canadian FBA shipping requirements?
一. The Canadian FBA shipping channels mainly have the following methods:1. Ports in China-Sea Freight-Vancouver Port-Vancouver Customs Clearance-Vancouver Overseas Warehouse Demolition-Delivery by Kapai or USP Express to FBA
2. Ports in China-Sea Freight-Vancouver Port/Prince Rupert Port-Train Transshipment-Toronto Customs Clearance-Toronto Overseas Warehouse Demolition-Truck or UPS Express Delivery to FBA
3. China port - sea freight - Los Angeles port, USA - Los Angeles customs clearance - Los Angeles overseas warehouse unpacking - truck or UPS express delivery to Canada FBA
The first two modes are very commonly used. Generally, the first one is used when traveling in western Canada. The time limit for ships from the OA alliance will be faster and the price will be relatively higher. It takes about 25-30 days for YVR/YXX series warehouses to enter the warehouse; it takes about 35 days for YEG/YYC warehouse series in eastern Canada.
The second option is generally used for sending to FBA in eastern Canada, and the train transfer from Vancouver to Toronto takes about 5-7 days. YYZ/YOO/YMH about 30-40 days.
However, if you choose THE 2M Alliance's ship, the timeliness is relatively slower, the route is a little longer, and the overall timeliness will be a few days longer, of course, the price will be lower.
The third method has been very popular in the past two years. It takes Mason, EXX, COSCO and other routes with relatively stable shipping schedules. After unpacking the cabinets in Los Angeles, it will be faster and more stable to send them to Canada by Kapai or UPS than directly to the Vancouver port. This method is suitable for sellers who do both US and Canada sites. While using overseas warehouses in the United States for transit, it can also deliver goods to Canada. In 21 years, when the ports were seriously congested and the train transshipment delays were serious, this method would be more popular at that time.
The first way is to disassemble the container in Vancouver and send it to the whole of Canada by truck or courier. This way is a little faster, but the shipping cost is relatively high. This is the main delivery method in Katong when train transfers are severely delayed in 2021. The 45-foot trucks from Vancouver were transported to Toronto for sorting and consignment delivery.
The second way of train transfer to Katong is the most economical way under normal circumstances. Time limit is also acceptable.
The third way is through the port of the United States, by land to Canada. This method has a disadvantage that it needs a second customs clearance when entering Canada in the United States. Undoubtedly, the increased transportation risk increases the chance of an inspection.
Canadian FBA shipping requirements:
1. Canada FBA needs to classify and pack the goods before delivery
Make sure that the product weighs no more than 50 pounds or 22.6KG before shipping in Canada FBA, and the longest side length does not exceed 25 inches or 63.5CM. There is no specific size limit for the outer carton of a single SKU, which can be compared with USP The largest carton size on the official website: length + circumference is less than 165 inches or 419cm, and the length is less than or equal to 108 inches or 270cm;
In addition, for a single piece of more than 22.6KG, it is necessary to affix the "Team Lift" label on the top and around the outer box; for a single piece of more than 45KG products, it is important to affix the "Mech Lift" label on the top and around the outer box; the outer box of watches and jewelry The box cannot exceed 18KG.
(This standard is the same as that of the United States)
2. Choose the right Canadian first trip
Choose the right Canadian first-leg logistics. There are generally three ways for Canadian FBA first-leg logistics, international express, air delivery, and sea delivery. Sellers choose the appropriate first-leg logistics method for delivery according to their needs. International express delivery has the highest logistics and transportation efficiency; air delivery is suitable for urgent and expensive items, and sea delivery is suitable for economical and affordable products with low timeliness requirements and large volume and weight.
After the goods enter Canada, they need to be cleared and released before they can be sold in Canada. At present, shipments generally choose the double-clearance and tax-inclusive channel. This logistics channel is generally prepaid with tariffs and includes customs clearance, customs declaration and other fees. Moreover, logistics channel providers will help you solve a series of problems such as customs clearance, customs clearance, and tariffs, which can be said to be very worry-free.
Another way is to ask the local customs clearance agency in Canada to assist in customs clearance. Generally, this kind of agency is the business of a local customs clearance company, which can also solve the problem of customs clearance and customs clearance very well.
4. Need to provide certified products
Canadian customs will strictly control some products that require certification, such as glasses, lipstick and other products that require FDA certification, children's toys that require toy certification, and so on. If the products shipped to Canada do not have the corresponding relevant certification, they will be stopped by the customs, and there is a risk of being returned or destroyed.
Doing your homework before shipping is a must for going overseas in compliance. Know Canada’s regulations on products, packaging, and regulations in advance, so that shipments to Canadian sites can be warehoused and put on shelves smoothly.
Remarks: The above content is only an internal opinion and is for reference only.