Send a Parcel to Canada from the UK
Prepare UK-to-Canada parcels with clear contents, values, country of origin and recipient details before choosing the delivery service.
Understand the job before choosing the service.
Canada applies its own import rules, taxes and duty treatment. The courier needs accurate shipment data so the border declaration matches what is actually inside the parcel.
For personal shipments, gifts, ecommerce orders and business consignments, the safest approach is to describe each item plainly, use realistic values and identify the country of origin where known.
Low-value and gift treatment can depend on shipment type and circumstances, so customers should not assume that every small parcel is automatically free of duty or tax.
More than a basic parcel transaction.
Clear customs descriptions
Use specific descriptions such as “used cotton shirts” or “ceramic dinner plates”, not “personal items”.
Realistic values
Declare reasonable replacement or transaction values even when goods are used or sent as gifts.
Country of origin
Where required, state where the goods were made rather than simply where they are being sent from.
Recipient contact details
A correct Canadian address, postcode, phone number and email help with clearance and delivery contact.
Gift vs personal use
A gift, personal effect and commercial sale are different customs scenarios and should be described correctly.
Courier clearance
Courier administration or brokerage charges can be separate from government duties and taxes.
Prepare a parcel for Canada
List the contents
Write down each category of goods before packing.
Check restrictions
Food, medicines, plant products, alcohol and other controlled goods may need extra checks.
Pack and measure
Record final weight and outer dimensions after packing.
Complete customs data
Add description, quantity, value and origin information accurately.
Choose a service
Compare suitable courier options for speed, handling and cost.
Keep records
Retain the booking reference, customs information and proof of value where relevant.
Who this is useful for
What to prepare
Canadian customs treatment depends on the goods, value, origin, purpose of shipment and import pathway. Duties, taxes and courier clearance fees can apply and should not be represented as guaranteed in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Can Megway tell me the exact import tax for Canada?
Megway can help prepare the shipment, but final customs charges depend on the goods, value, origin and destination rules. A generic website page cannot guarantee the final assessment.
Can I send gifts to Canada?
Usually, subject to commodity restrictions and customs rules. Gifts should still be described accurately and given realistic values.
Can Megway pack the parcel before shipping?
Professional packing is available at participating locations and can be combined with international shipping.
Can I send several boxes to Canada?
Potentially. Each package still needs its own weight, dimensions and label, and multi-piece availability depends on the selected courier service.
Build the right Megway workflow.
International Shipping
Understand customs, values, HS codes and destination requirements.
Personal Effects
Prepare used belongings for overseas moves.
Multiple Boxes
Organise multi-piece international consignments.
Professional Packing
Get help preparing items for international courier handling.
Start with your local Megway
Check the exact services, couriers and support available at your nearest Megway location.