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Send a parcel to Canada

Shipping from UK to Canada with Overland Express is fast and efficient, with the fastest transit times and the lowest prices. You can get an instant quote for postage to Canada from UK by using our quick quote tool above.

We work in partnership with the best carriers in the industry, such as DHL, UPS and DPD and due to our purchasing power, we can offer you highly discounted rates. So if you are looking for the cheapest way to send a parcel to Canada, look no further than Overland Express.

A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.

All of our services are fully tracked and signed for and are door to door delivery, we also offer full insurance cover for valuable items, up to a maximum of £20,000.00. There are also various drop off options with DHL and UPS

Postage to UK from Canada

In addition to sending a parcel to Canada, we can also offer imports from Canada to the UK, at highly competitive rates. Just simply enter your details above for the lowest import rates.

Parcel delivery to Canada

Our transit times for sending a parcel to Canada are 1-3 working days, depending on the carrier. From Alberta to Quebec, we have the fastest delivery options.

Whether sending personal items, or commercial goods, all customs paperwork is generated for you free of charge. Please be sure to check that you are not sending prohibited items that are excluded from import into Canada, you can visit the Canada Border Services Agency here (https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html). You can send gifts up to a value of CAN$60.00 to someone in Canada free of duty and taxes.

Send documents to Canada

In addition to sending parcels to Canada, we also offer an express document service via DHL and UPS, with transit times as little as 1 working day. When sending documents to Canada, you do not need any Customs export paperwork.

Requirements for sending parcels to Canada

To send parcels to Canada, or to import them from Canada to the UK, a commercial invoice must be attached to the parcel. This is generated via our website during the booking process.

Please be sure to accurately describe the items being sent and enter the correct commodity codes (HS codes). Entering the correct value will allow Customs to easily assess any duty that may be payable and minimise any delays.

Postal code format for Canada

The correct post code format for Canada is a six character code as defined by the Canada Post Corporation and represents Alphabetic and numeric characters, such as k1A 1B1. Please be sure to leave a gap between each set of characters.

Packaging requirements when sending a parcel to Canada

When sending a parcel with us, please take some time to ensure that it is correctly packaged, this will reduce any chance of damage or delay, caused by insufficiently packed items. Please wrap any fragile items in a few layers of bubble wrap before inserting into the outer box. Please use new boxes, rather than previously used ones, as they offer a higher level of protection and use double walled boxes for larger or heavier items. You can fill any voids within the box with additional packaging material, or foam packaging peanuts. Please shake the box to check for any movement and add additional packing material if needed.

Once you are happy with the packaging, seal the box with 2-3 layers of strong parcel tape and attach the parcel label to the outside of the box, together with a commercial invoice (if applicable). It is also worth enclosing a further copy of the parcel label inside the box, should the original label become detached or damaged.

If you are insuring your items, please take a few minutes to read the insurance requirements that relate to packaging.

Should you have any questions relating to shipping to Canada, we can be contacted by phone during working hours, live chat or email.

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Helping Feline ship their stuff

Feline Guitars have been using this small company for a number of years and always had great service and competitive pricing. We had previously used UPS directly till it got to be hard work to communicate with them. The personal attention and help that you can get in an industry that is increasingly automated and hands-off is a welcome thing to have.








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Southwell Guitars Recommend…

Southwell Guitars have been using Overland Express for some years now for sending our guitars worldwide. Most major courier companies do not insure musical instruments but Overland Express have an insurance service that specialise in musical instrument insurance, giving my customers and me peace of mind. I also like that Stuart and Tim are always easy to contact if there are any questions or If I need any help. This was especially helpful after the chaos created by Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Overland Express are my first choice when I am sending guitars, something I do on a regular basis and recommend them to anyone.
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Highly recommended personal service

I've been using Overland Express now for a number of years. As I send a good number of both electric and acoustic guitars every year, I wanted to find a company that offered reasonable shipping and insurance rates that guaranteed to cover guitars against loss or damage to their true value. Step forward Stuart and Overland Express. They offer top couriers and reasonable insurance costs to send guitars worldwide. In all the time I've used them I've never once had an issue. Service is quick, reliable and it is a real bonus you are able to contact someone quickly who will deal with issues should any arise. Highly recommended.
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Why Choose Overland Express?

Cost Effective

Some of our competitors supply budget services at a fraction of the cost cheaper than our premium services, budget services can take up to 5 days to deliver vs overnight for our services, which means your customers are more likely to return, all for the sake of a couple of pounds.

Quote in Seconds

The only information that we require to provide a quotation are the sender's and recipient's postcode along with the dimensions of the parcel. We don't ask for your email address at this early stage as we have no intention of sending follow up emails should you leave before completing the booking.

Express Services

UPS, DHL, DPD, Parcel Force, APC, FedEx to name but a few courier providers that we have a working relationship with. These providers do fluctuate depending on what offers they can provide us with and the level of satisfaction that our customers have received from these parcel delivery companies.

Online Updates

The whereabouts of your parcel delivery can be instantly tracked by entering the tracking number into our courier partners web-site (links can be found on this site). The status is usually updated at every significant stage, which will allow you clearly see when the parcel has reached its final destination.

High Value Items

High value items are always risky to send by courier, some providers will not even accept such items let alone insure them. We offer both, we can ship expensive items worldwide and provide insurance up to £20,000.00 (exclusions apply) for just 2.00% of the items declared value.

Customer Assistance

Our UK call centre based customer support team are available to take your telephone call or answer your email questions on working days between 0830hrs and 1730hrs UK time. We also have a live chat facility on this web-site which is available at the same times as the call centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long does DHL take to deliver to Canada from UK?
A. Our DHL express service is 2-3 working days from the collection date.
Q. What value do I declare on the Customs declaration for deliveries to Canada?
A. The value declared must be a realistic figure. If you are sending used items, it is worth researching the recent sold prices on marketplaces such as eBay, as you do not want to over declare the value, as this will lead to higher rates of import duty being payable by the recipient. If you have sold the item being sent, it is a good idea to enclose a copy of the proof of sale.
Q. Can you insure my items being shipped to Canada?
A. We can insure items being sent against loss or damage, up to a value of £20,000.00 (subject to terms and conditions).
Q. Which is the best carrier for sending documents to Canada?
A. Our preferred courier for documents is DHL, although UPS offer a very fast 1-3 working day transit time to Canada.
Q. What is the best way to send a package to Canada?
A. DHL and UPS are both great options for sending parcels to Canada, with fast transit times and a fully tracked and signed for service.
Q. Can I ship personal items to Canada?
A. You can ship personal items to Canada. Import duty will not be charged on any goods that were yours before you moved to Canada and are intended for your personal use. The goods must have been with you when you lived overseas and prior to moving to Canada. They cannot be sold or disposed of less than 12 months after your arrival in Canada.
Q. How to send Christmas gifts to Canada?
A. When completing the Customs declaration section, the goods must be declared as gifts. If the total value of the items is over CAN$60.00, the amount above this will be subject to duty and taxes on arrival in Canada.
Q. Can I send a laptop to Canada?
A. You can send a laptop to Canada as long as the battery is contained within the device, a maximum of 2 laptops can be sent on each airway bill. We cannot send loose laptop batteries.
Q. How do I send a parcel to Canada?
A. Simply enter you weight and dimensions in our quick quote tool above, select your preferred carrier and then enter the collection and delivery addresses. If sending anything other than documents, you will need to complete the Customs declaration section. All Customs paperwork is generated automatically for you, free of charge.
Q. Can I send perfume to Canada?
A. We can only ship perfumes within the UK and cannot ship any flammable or hazardous items to Canada. Please refer to our prohibited items section on our website for a full list.
Q. Can I ship chocolate to Canada?
A. You can ship chocolate to Canada if it is in the manufacturers original packaging and it is not perishable. If you are in any doubt, please contact us.