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Courier To the UK From Canada With UDS
Cheapest Shipping From UK to Canada
Sending a parcel or postage to the UK from Canada is not as complicated as it seems. Canada and the UK have had strong ties for a long time as they are members of the Commonwealth. The UK is among one of the largest trading partners of Canada and the trading relations are going to get stronger post-Brexit.
You can hire USD to make your parcel delivery hassle-free.
Delivery Information
- *Minimum chargeable weight is 5 kg
- **Collection Charges apply
- **Excluding destination duty and taxes
- **No battery items and only permitted liquid allowed
- **Price based on regular size packages where length and width does not exceed 100x100cms
- **Price based on chargeable weight i.e. greater of shipment net weight or volume weight
- **Volume is calculated L x W x H / 5000
Delivery Partner
However, despite being easy, every shipping process includes different stages that might get hectic if you fail to choose the right shipping partner.
- UDS is a dedicated and reliable shipping company operating since 2008.
- We have established ourselves in the shipping industry using their professionalism, transparent prices, and unique services
- Our company has a strong customer base that trusts them with their domestic and international shipments.
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If you are looking for a shipping company to send parcels from Canada to the UK, UDS is a perfect choice. The team includes friendly, professional, and helpful individuals who keep you in the loop throughout the shipping process. They understand your requirements before the process to ensure that the shipment is completed as per your needs. Along with delivering quickly and safely, the company allows you to track your order for assurance and ease.
Why We Are the Best Option to Send parcel from UK to Canada
For shipping to the Canada from UK, you will find various logistics companies that offer different shipping ways. However, if you desire to get transparent prices, the safety of packages, exceptional customer services, and smooth deliveries, then UDS is the right option. They offer the best rates for shipping your parcel as the company negotiates excellent competitive pricing. The team is extremely professional and friendly and is well aware of how to deal with your package with care and attention. The reasons why UDS is the best option for your US to the UK parcel are;
Ship To the UK at the Cheapest Cost From Canada
People often feel that international shipping is extremely costly and much more expensive than domestic shipping. However, it won’t be the case if you choose the right shipping company. Shipping costs from Canada to the UK vary constantly depending upon different factors. The volume, size, dimensions, and weight of the package, along with the contents of the package and mode of transportation impact the shipping costs. By choosing UDS, you can ship your parcel to the UK with less hassle and minimal costs. The company strives to stay budget friendly as they understand that every individual and business has different budget limits.
- Choosing to ship parcels via air freight is more expensive than other modes of transportation. Although, if you send small postage to the UK from Canada, the cost will be cheap.
- Shipping parcels using sea freight is the cheapest option to send items to the UK. It is time-consuming and the shipment might get delayed, but you get the best shipping costs from Canada to the UK.
- If you ship expensive goods whose insurance premium is high, you will incur more costs on their shipping
- You can even choose LCL shipping for your package if you are unable to fill a shipping container with items. It is a cheaper method and reduces the load
UDS offers each of these methods for your benefit. You can consider each of the options and their cost factors to make a final decision. If you feel overwhelmed, the team at UDS will help and guide you to make the right choices regarding your cargo shipping to the UK.
UK Custom Information You Need to Know
Gaining information about the customs of a country is essential before you ship packages there. The customs in the UK are quite strict and hence you need to be aware of the packaging and contents of your parcel. If your package and label your parcel correctly, then you can ensure a smooth journey of the postage from Canada to the UK. It will not be stopped during the customs clearance process and hence you will receive your items within time.
Documentation
The vital documents you need to attach with your US to the UK parcel include;
- Packing list
- Customs declaration form
- Commercial Invoice
- Letter of Credit
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
If you are sending any hazardous item, then a special permit is required for the shipping
Gifts
People often send gifts to their loved ones from across the world. If you are shipping gifts to the UK from Canada, there are certain things you need to consider. Firstly, the value of the gift is extremely important. If the gift had worth £39 or less, then your shipment will be exempted from taxes and duties. However, to enjoy the exemption, you need to prove that the shipment contains gift items and not personal belongings.
- You need to include terms such as Unsolicited Gifts or Gift Shipment on your commercial invoice.
- Provide a detailed description of the contents of the package and do not miss out on anything
- Be honest and declare the true value of the gift on the commercial invoice
- Ensure that you send the package to a residential address in the UK and not any business
VAT and other charges
You might need to pay VAT or excise duty on your shipment as it will arrive from outside the EU. If such a situation occurs, UDS will contact the recipient of the goods and hence ensure that you provide the right contact details. They will inform the receiver about the method of payment as well. However, keep in mind that the customs clearance will keep the shipment for three weeks, until which you need to pay the charges. Otherwise, they will send the package back to Canada.
You may need to pay customs duty on certain items, including gifts if their worth is more than a specific value.
- If any item, including worth, has a worth under £135, then no charge is applicable.
- If the gift item is worth £135 to £630, then a 2.5% customs duty is applicable
- If the worth of the gift is more than £630 and the worth of any other item is more than £135, then you need to pay customs duty depending upon their type and country of export.
You need to be aware of the HS or tariff code as it will help you to calculate the exact payable rate. The amount for VAT charges depends upon the total value of your shipment, including import duty.
Prohibited Items to Ship in the UK From Canada
While shipping parcels from Canada to the UK, you need to consider the list of prohibited items along with customs. People often focus on getting information about customs duty and ignore prohibited and restricted items. There are certain restrictions on different imported goods that are being sent to the UK from Canada. Mainly, the items include tobacco, alcohol, and harmful items. However, regular items can also be included in the list, and hence you should check it once before packing your parcel.
- Beer
- Non-sparkling wine
- Cigarettes
- Cigarillos
- Spirits that exceed 22% ABV
- Tobacco
- Sparkling wine and drinks that have a 22% ABV
However, you can ship alcohol and tobacco up to a specific quantity if you pay excise duty on their import to the UK.
Except for tobacco and alcohol, other items are banned from shipping to the UK as well. They include;
- Meat and dairy products for personal consumption
- Rough diamonds
- Pirated media
- Endangered animals and plants
- Controlled drugs
- Self-defence sprays, such as CS gas and pepper spray
- Indecent and obscene materials, like books, films, DVDs, CDs, magazines, and other things
If you bring any of the above items, they will be seized by customs. You need to be aware of the restrictions of UDS as well, to ensure you are not shipping any prohibited materials.
Firearms and explosives are also prohibited within the UK and you cannot ship them with regular items. If you want to include them in your postage to Canada from the UK, you will need a special licence.
Food and plant products can be bought, but there are certain restrictions on them as well. You cannot bring them if they;
- have any pests or diseases
- were not grown within the EU
- are not for your personal consumption
Remember to thoroughly check your postage before shipping to the UK as any wrong product can stop your shipment from entering the country. For better details, check the government page of the UK to gain more information regarding banned items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping packages to the UK from Canada can take more than 58 days depending upon the exact drop-off location and mode of transportation. Air freight is the fastest way to send packages to the UK, and it takes around one to five days. However, sea freight takes much longer, ranging between 50 to sixty days.
The import duty on packages sent to the UK from Canada depends upon the value and size of the goods. Generally, a fixed duty is charged on every item being shipped to the UK from outside the EU. However, if your package contains goods whose worth is below £135, they will be exempted from the import duty.
Not really. The cost of the parcel depends upon different factors, such as the size, value, weight, dimension, and other elements of the package. Air freight is the most expensive method, while sea and LCL shipping are the cheaper ones.
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What our Customers Say
Ishan Chakarvarti2022-08-31Best delivery service, fastest and most reliableKessie Hodges2022-08-31I regularly work with UDS delivering stock from our international suppliers. They consitently go above and beyond to support our business needs. I could not thank them enough for their help keeping us on track this summer!ishaan chakarvarti2022-08-30Best delivery service. No questions asked.sunny batra2021-08-13What a great company. Customer Service was top class. Spoke to a very kind lady "Anita Kapoor". She tracked my parcel and kept me informed every step of the way. Parcel was intact. I will definitely recommend them and will use the service again.Anne Joyce Martis2021-08-07Was very happy with the service also to mention Riva Kaur who was very helpful to follow up until the time my parcel reached me.Lacosto Bhupani2021-07-27IT was realy a night mare to get the parcel in hand on 26august , this was send out on 07 august from HK . BREXIT and the DHL team : Still we appriciate the help of Amrit KAPPOR from UBX team TO ENABLE US TO GET THE PARCEL . we do not understand WHY IT TAKES SO MUCH TIME TO DILIVER .ananya khurana2021-07-23Good service and efficient staff. Thanks to Anita kapoor for resolving my querygulzar dhawan2021-07-22Anita kapoor gave an outstanding service . Really appreciate the way she dealt with the query. I would recommend my family and friends to use your company. Many Thanks Simranjithema thakorlal2021-07-22Riva and Urmila are very personable and helpful, definitely makes working with UDS a pleasure.
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We pick your parcel from your doorstep, as soon as your parcel is ready. Book a collection with us and out specialist parcel collection driver will pick up your parcel
Pack
At our designated warehouse unit our specialist packing team handle your parcel with care, and give it the extra padding and packing it require to continue further on it's journey.
Deliver
Once it reaches the destination our specialist parcel delivery drivers deliver your parcel to the recipients door. You receive tracking delivery confirmation