How to ship a package from Canada to France

How to ship a package from Canada to France

To ship a package from Canada to France demands attention to a number of small details and requires an investment of time to find a carrier with a delivery time that suits your budget and the parcel’s requirements. To novice shippers, the task may seem overwhelming, and to the experienced, annoying; but Canada’s Secureship will save you time by guiding you through the process. And equally important, Secureship saves you money on your shipping – up to 50% of a carrier’s walk-in price. Read on to learn how Secureship makes shipping cheaper and easier for you; and afterwards, the blog explains the key elements to preparing a package for a trip to France; and describes some of the key pieces of paperwork that an international destination demands.

Table of Contents

• How Secureship Saves you Money and Time
• Preparing the Parcel for Shipment
• International Shipping Paperwork
• Conclusion

How Secureship Saves you Money and Time

During its 17 years of serving clients, Secureship has developed bulk buying agreements with three major well known carriers – Purolator, UPS, and FedEx. And so when you use our shipping estimator, the savings on a shipment could be as much as half of the carrier’s stated rate.

The second advantage of having Secureship research shipping options for you is that it requires only a few minutes. Once you have made your selection, the system will guide you through completing the commercial invoice, shipping label, and the details of where and when you wish to have the package picked up. And all of that accomplished from your computer without leaving the office or home.

Preparing the Parcel for Shipment

Preparing the parcel for shipment is important so that it endures the rigours of travel. And if you have taken out insurance, you must have abided by ISTA 3A packaging standards so that insurance covers the loss or damage to the shipment.

But here are some key points to remember:

• Use a new, i.e. unused, box (a previously shipped box may have up to half of its originally-stated strength)
• Wrap individual items separately in bubble wrap
• Place wrapped items a minimum of 5 cm apart
• Seal the box with certified packing tape (avoid string, duct tape, masking tape, rope)

For more details, check Secureship’s website (Support tab → Learning Centre) to learn more about a shipper’s packaging responsibilities.

International Shipping Paperwork

International shipping requires a lot of paperwork, but do not despair because Secureship will guide you through the steps once you have selected a carrier for your parcel.

Commercial invoice (CI)

Of all documents required for an overseas shipment, the CI is arguably the most important. Think of it as a parcel’s passport; no CI, no entry.

A commercial invoice describes to customs officials exactly what the shipment contains, and that allows them to assess the correct duties and taxes on the goods. Incomplete or incorrect information will delay the entry of the parcel, or worse, may be rejected by border officials.

Other potential forms required

Depending on what you are shipping, its destination, and how long it remains in France, there are a number of other forms that may be required.

They include:

• Certificate of Origin
• Personal Effects Forms
• ATA Carnet
• Export Declaration Forms
• TSCA (used when shipping toxic substances)

Further details are available on Secureship’s website.

Conclusion

When shipping a parcel from Canada to France, many details must be considered and decided upon, the most important of which is finding a courier and timeline within your budget.

Whether you are a frequent shipper or have years of experience, Secureship’s online system saves you time and money when you have us find the best shipping option for you. The monetary savings can be upwards of 50% off the retail price with carriers like UPS, Purolator, or FedEx, and the time savings come as we smoothly lead you through the documents when shipping from Canada to France, or any other foreign destination.