shipping from Japan

[potatohorse]

Hi guys,

My friend from Japan bought me a knife (less than 1kg for sure) and wants to send to Canada as Christmas gift. Anyone knows the best method of shipping from Japan to Canada and what is approx cost?

Much appreciated!

 

[tgfencer]

EMS, most likely. Its the most reliable fast shipping with tracking. Pricing will very depending on box size and weight.

 

[potatohorse]

EMS, most likely. Its the most reliable fast shipping with tracking. Pricing will very depending on box size and weight.

Thanks so much!

 

[esoo]

EMS won't work at the moment due the Canada Post strike

Your best bet would be probably be DHL. You'll get hit with $20 brokerage + HST on the declared value on the way in.

Just don't use the cheapest UPS - your brokerage fees will be a base + % of declared value. Use the next step up if you go that route.

 

[esoo]

If you want to take the risk - declare value under $80 and mark as gift (our gift exemption is $80CAD)

 

[potatohorse]

EMS won't work at the moment as it uses Canada Post once it gets into the country.

Your best bet would be probably be DHL. You'll get hit with $20 brokerage + HST on the declared value on the way in.

Just don't use the cheapest UPS - your brokerage fees will be a base + % of declared value. Use the next step up if you go that route.

Thanks so much. I know not only canada post but also other delivery companies have issues. I am debating to ask my friend to send after the holiday and hopefully the situation gets better.

 

[Greasylake]

I always had good luck with FedEx international priority, shipping to the US though.
Cheaper than DHL and just as fast IME.

 

[The Forest Ninja]

When my orders from Japan arrive. It's been shipped by EMS, DHL,
Fed Ex and sometimes it ends up with Canada Post once it arrives.

 

[potatohorse]

When my orders from Japan arrive. It's been shipped by EMS, DHL,
Fed Ex and sometimes it ends up with Canada Post once it arrives.

Hopefully Canada post is back to service soooon.....

 

[The Forest Ninja]

Hopefully Canada post is back to service soooon.....

That explains why my parcel ordered last month hasn't arrived from Europe yet.
Just found out about the strike.

 

[potatohorse]

That explains why my parcel ordered last month hasn't arrived from Europe yet.
Just found out about the strike.

yeah....they have been on strike for a couple of weeks now and not only Canada post, other companies like ups has significant delays due to huge demand for the holiday season..........I am thinking to ask my friend to send my gift after everything is resolved....

 

[The Forest Ninja]

yeah....they have been on strike for a couple of weeks now and not only Canada post, other companies like ups has significant delays due to huge demand for the holiday season.

Canada Post are being told to get back to work tomorrow.