Sending a parcel to Canada
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Canada. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Canada arrives in 7–14 days (standard) or 3–5 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 20 €, customs duty from 20 €. Best carriers: ceska-posta, dhl-express, fedex.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to Canada
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Summary
A parcel to Canada arrives in 7–14 days (standard) or 3–5 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 20 €, customs duty from 20 €. Best carriers: ceska-posta, dhl-express, fedex.
- Region
- north america
- EU
- No
- Currency
- CAD
- Standard delivery
- 7–14 days
- Express delivery
- 3–5 days
- Customs duty from
- 20 €
- VAT
- from 20 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Canada
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Česká pošta Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 3–5 days | 77 € | Pokrývá celý svět · Nejlevnější pro zásilky nad 2 kg mimo EU | Detailsarrow_forward |
 DHL Express Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 213 € | Fastest for non-EU destinations · Door-to-door in 72h worldwide | Detailsarrow_forward |
 FedEx Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 195 € | Strong USA and Asia network · Fast intercontinental delivery (2–4 days) | Detailsarrow_forward |
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Canada
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 32 € | 72 € |
| 5 kg | 52 € | 105 € |
| 10 kg | 85 € | 165 € |
| 20 kg | 145 € | 270 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Canada is outside the EU. Federal GST is 5%, with provinces adding PST/HST — combined rate ranges from 5% (Alberta) to 15% (Atlantic provinces: NB, NS, NL, PE). GST/HST applies to shipments above 20 CAD. Duty is 0% for most goods, up to 18% for clothing and footwear. CN22 up to 400 CAD, CN23 for higher-value shipments.
Required documents
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
- CN23 is a full customs declaration for parcels over 2 kg or above €270. You must list each item's description, quantity, weight and customs value. Issued at the post office or generated by the carrier.
- Proforma invoice
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Canada.
- Weapons and ammunition
- Alcohol
- Tobacco products
- Live animals
- Certain foodstuffs
- Prescription medicines (without authorisation)
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Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Canada.
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How long does a parcel to Canada take?
The cheapest option via Czech/Slovak Post takes 2–4 weeks. DHL Express delivers in 3–5 business days, but the price is 2–3× higher.
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