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Dimensional Weight and how it can work for you!

Dimensional Weight and Shipping fees can seem like a mystery for many online shoppers. We’re often so focused on buying items and getting them delivered quickly, but don’t have the time to work out how the shipping costs break down or find ways of making them more affordable. And yet, we’ve all been there at some point, caught off guard when the shipping fees on one item are double (or even half) that of a previous order. With your Canadian mailing or domestic orders, does it ever seem like there is no rhyme or reason how certain fees are charged and why? Here, we explain one of the primary factors in shipping fees, to take out the guess work and help you make informed decisions about your purchasing. Two of the biggest factors involved in shipping are: 1) package origin vs. destination, and 2) Dimensional Weight Wait… what does DIM mean??? Short for Dimensional Weight, DIM is also referred to as volumetric weight. Basically, it [...]

By admin On July 12, 2021 Uncategorized Consolidation, DIM, DIM factor, dimensional weight, efficiency, shipping fees, volumetric weight 0 Comments

Ship To Saudi Arabia

Shipping Costs Duties & Taxes Prohibited Items Transit Times PAYABLE DUTIES & TAXES FOR ITEMS SHIPPED TO SAUDI ARABIA Some territories have a duty free allowance on imports, meaning that goods under a specific value are tax exempt. Saudi Arabia is no exception: imports valued over 1,000 SAR require a duty and goods over 1,000 SAR are taxable. As of January 1, 2018, all imports to Saudi Arabia will also require a 5% VAT charge on the full value of the shipment. Any shipment with a value over $266 US may require additional clearance procedures. Import customs are payable upon delivery of the package to Saudi Arabia, not when they are sent from your virtual mailing address or your virtual mailing addresses. As a result, duties & tax are not included in the cost of your ShipByMail shipment. ShipByMail Promise We guarantee the safety of your forward packages to ShipByMail. If your purchased goods arrive to ShipByMail virtual mail addresses in Canada in [...]

By admin On July 10, 2021 country 0 Comments

What is BuyForMe and how can it save you money?

BuyForMe is a service that enables users to bypass retail purchasing restrictions and qualify for tax exemptions in Canada. Not only can this save you money, but it’s also a handy way to avoid complications that may arise with international purchasing. While a high percentage of Canadian retailers accept international payment methods, some merchants have restrictions on the payment origin or method of payment used on their site. For whatever reason, some companies may only accept payment from Canadian sources or users. The great news is that ShipByMail’s BuyForMe service can bypass any purchasing restrictions. Another huge benefit to BuyForMe shoppers are the tax exemption savings. Items purchased and shipped directly to your Canadian mailing address are subject to all applicable domestic levies, including GST, a 5% Goods & Services Tax that is automatically applied to all domestic purchases. In addition, most provinces have an additional 7-10% PST (Provincial Sales Tax) or HST (Harmonized Sales Tax that combines both federal and [...]

By admin On July 9, 2021 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments

Ship To Solomon Islands

Shipping Costs Duties & Taxes Prohibited Items Transit Times PAYABLE DUTIES & TAXES FOR ITEMS SHIPPED TO SOLOMON ISLANDS The Solomon Islands do not have a duty free allowance for imports. Taxes are payable upon delivery of the package to the Solomon Islands, not when they are sent from your virtual mailing address or your virtual mailing addresses. As a result, the value of all goods is taxable and is required for the overall package forward shipment. ShipByMail Promise We guarantee the safety of your forward packages to ShipByMail. If your purchased goods arrive to ShipByMail virtual mail addresses in Canada in substandard condition, we will notify you and pause the shipment: this way, you won’t pay duties on products that have to be returned/exchanged with the original provider. HOW LONG WILL MY SHIPMENT TAKE? Express Shipping from the ShipByMail warehouse to Solomon islands will take 4-8 business days. ShipByMail Promise We work as fast as possible to combine your items into a single package and get [...]

By admin On July 7, 2021 country Affordable Express, Canada Parcel Forwarding, Canadian Re-shipper, Canadian Shopping, Duties & Taxes, Express Shipping, Free Canadian Address, Global Shipping, Happy clients, Online Shopping, Parcel Consolidation, Ship to your Country, Shipping from Canada, Shipping to USA, Shop from Canada, Solomon Islands 0 Comments

Ship To Philippines

Shipping Costs Duties & Taxes Prohibited Items Transit Times PAYABLE DUTIES & TAXES FOR ITEMS SHIPPED TO THE PHILIPPINES Some territories have a duty free allowance on imports, meaning that goods under a specific value are tax exempt. Ship To Philippines is no exception: imports valued over 10,000 PHP require a duty and goods over 10,000 PHP are taxable. Some items are also subject to a proportional duty or additional tariff, including alcohol and tobacco. Please note that imports with a declaration of “no commercial value” cannot receive a duty free exemption. All commercial goods are required to have their declared price or value listed on the waybill/shipping documentation. Import customs are payable upon delivery of the package to the Philippines, not when they are sent from your virtual mailing address or your virtual mailing addresses. As a result, duties & tax are not included in the cost of your ShipByMail shipment. ShipByMail Promise We guarantee the safety of your forward packages to ShipByMail. If your purchased [...]

By admin On July 5, 2021 country 0 Comments

Ship To Switzerland

Shipping Costs Duties & Taxes Prohibited Items Transit Times PAYABLE DUTIES & TAXES FOR ITEMS SHIPPED TO SWITZERLAND Some territories have a duty free allowance on imports, meaning that goods under a specific value are tax exempt. Switzerland is no exception: imports valued over CHF 5 require a duty and goods over CHF 62 are taxable. Some items are also subject to a proportional duty or additional tariff, including alcohol and tobacco. Import customs are payable upon delivery of the package to Switzerland, not when they are sent from your virtual mailing address or your virtual mailing addresses. As a result, duties & tax are not included in the cost of your ShipByMail shipment. ShipByMail Promise We guarantee the safety of your forward packages to ShipByMail. If your purchased goods arrive to ShipByMail virtual mail addresses in Canada in substandard condition, we will notify you and pause the shipment: this way, you won’t pay duties on products that have to be returned/exchanged with the [...]

By admin On July 4, 2021 country 0 Comments

International Resale – Expand Your Market Reach and Savings

Canada boasts an unbelievable array of collectors and specialist small businesses, focused on reselling wares to a wide audience to have International Resale. If you’re a small vintage dealer, memorabilia collector, rare book aficionado or more, you may be in the business of reselling your finds. Whether you have your own website or use sites like eBay, Kijiji, Craigslist or more to find your audience, physical products nonetheless need to be shipped to the buyer. The great news is that your market reach doesn’t stop in Canada or North America. By sending your goods with ShipByMail, you can take advantage of fantastic rates to get your products out to a wider international audience. The best part about ShipByMail is that you not only increase your international market reach but you also expand your margins. You, the seller, are typically responsible for arranging product shipping of your goods and as such, can program that into the final purchase price. Even while [...]

By Rebecca On July 3, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The Best Hockey Apparel in Canada

Aside from being able to shop tax free from Canada using our services, the country is known for a variety of things. Some of those things are a bit cliche, like Canadian maple syrup or immediately thinking about William Shatner. But some Canadian pastimes are simply true, and one top favorite is hockey. Hockey is adored by a lot of Canadians past and present, but also around the world. So, what is the best hockey apparel to put on you tax-free shopping Canada list? Keep on reading because we got you covered. The Best Hockey Apparel in Canada CCM 370 Basic Wheel Wheel Hockey Bag CDN$117.81 The Best Hockey Apparel in Canada Canadian tax free shopping doesn’t get any better when buying this hockey bag. CCM 370 Basic Wheel Wheel Hockey Bag, is optimal for both a player or a goalie heading out onto the ice. The Best Hockey Apparel in Canada Bauer Nexus N2700 Senior Hockey Skates CDN$330.92 Indulge in some cheap [...]

By Rebecca On July 1, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Canada’s Most Trusted E-Commerce Brands

Canadian tax free shopping is an easy endeavor for the most part. You get your item through ShipByMail’s package forwarding expertise, and then you simply put your feet up and wait for the package to arrive at your doorstep. Shopping tax free from Canada only gets a little tricky when you’re not exactly sure which brands are the best and most trusted. Cheap shipping from Canada only matters if you’re getting the best quality money can buy. A recent study has found that trust is established with consumers through adequate reviews, brands discounts, and omnichannel experiences which are both online and brick and mortar store available. And here are Canada’s top brands in that category. Canada’s Most Trusted E-Commerce Brands like Amazon It’s no surprise that this tech giant leads the way in trust when it comes to tax-free shopping in Canada. From speedy shipping to some of the lowest prices on the internet, Amazon has become a top player for those [...]

By Rebecca On June 30, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The Many Benefits of Consolidation

The Many Benefits of Consolidation with Shipping packages is a basic process, but can also involve a set of levels. It’s one thing to ship an ordinary package nationally. But then, let’s say someone is looking for cheap shipping from Canada. That would involve a package forwarder like ShipByMail. And then comes the final level of shipping which can save the most money and that’s package Consolidation. Below. We discuss the benefits of this sometimes often overlooked aspect of the shipping process and just why it’s so important. The Many Benefits of Consolidation Tax-free shopping from Canada is great, but what if you want even more savings. What package consolidation is, is a the means of putting small items into one big package so that the shipping cost goes to one instead of several. So hypothetically if one indulges in some Canadian tax free shopping, and buys five items, package consolidation would mean packaging them all together for an even bigger [...]

By Rebecca On June 28, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments