Shipping to USA from Canada with automated taxes & live rates.

Transit times for shipping to the United States vary based on the specific Canadian origin, destination U.S. ZIP code, chosen carrier, and customs processing times. When you enter your shipment details on UUCargo, our system displays real-time estimated transit times for each available option so you can choose the option that fits your schedule.

Shipping rates from Canada to the USA depend on the billable weight (the greater of actual or dimensional weight) and destination U.S. ZIP code. With UUCargo, you gain access to volume commercial ground discounts of up to 81% off retail counter rates across Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, and Purolator. Our platform compares live ground rates side by side so you can easily choose the most cost-effective option.

When booking on UUCargo, our system automatically calculates U.S. import duties and taxes upfront based on your item details. Under our DDP model, estimated duties are prepaid during booking, helping prevent recipient billing friction on delivery.

Every merchandise shipment leaving Canada for the U.S. requires a Commercial Invoice (CI). The invoice must accurately specify sender and receiver details, itemized English descriptions of goods, quantities, declared unit and total values, country of origin, and 6-to-10 digit HS tariff codes. UUCargo automatically generates a compliant commercial invoice from your booking details so you can print it right alongside your label.

Yes. Individuals can ship personal packages, gifts, and documents without a business account or tax ID. An SSN or EIN is generally not required for standard personal and e-commerce parcels. A U.S. tax ID (EIN for businesses or SSN for individuals) is only required for high-value commercial shipments exceeding $2,500 USD that require formal customs entry or for strictly regulated goods.

Prohibited and restricted commodities include: fresh meat and unpasteurized food products, raw agricultural plants and seeds, counterfeit goods, hazardous chemicals, loose or unpackaged lithium batteries, and prescription medications without FDA clearance. Certain goods regulated by the FDA, FCC, or USDA require prior notice or specialized documentation.

UUCargo operates on a DDP model to minimize cross-border shipping friction. Under DDP, estimated import duties are calculated and prepaid during booking, helping shipments clear U.S. CBP smoothly and reducing delivery disputes for cross-border businesses.

Couriers charge based on the greater of actual scale weight and dimensional (volumetric) weight, which calculates the space a box occupies. Bulky, lightweight boxes (such as winter coats or plush items) are billed by their volume rather than weight. Always measure the furthest exterior points of your box accurately to ensure your instant quote matches your final invoice.

Yes! You can schedule a carrier pickup directly from your UUCargo dashboard across Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and most Canadian regions. Alternatively, you can drop off your labeled packages at authorized courier depot locations at your convenience.

Customs holds typically occur when CBP requires additional information, such as more specific item descriptions, proof of declared value, or regulatory checks. In the event of a hold, our support team will assist by checking updates with the carrier and guiding you on the documentation needed to help facilitate the verification process.

Yes. You can create shipments directed to U.S. Amazon FBA warehouses using UUCargo. Be sure to select DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) so that all customs charges are prepaid, preventing Amazon from refusing delivery at the dock door.