Shipping furniture from Foshan to Canada
Canadian orders usually land at Vancouver or Prince Rupert on the west and move east by rail, or clear at Montreal for Toronto and the east. We load and film in Foshan and send the document set your broker needs for CBSA clearance.
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How do I ship furniture from Foshan to Canada?
We consolidate your order in Foshan and ship LCL or FCL to Vancouver, Prince Rupert or Montreal. You need the $5,000 shipping minimum, a Canadian importer of record and a broker for CBSA clearance; we supply the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and ISPM 15 documentation.
- Ports
- Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Montreal (for Toronto and the east)
- Transit
- Roughly 30–40 days door to door to the west coast; eastern Canada adds the rail leg.
- Duty / tax
- GST at 5% plus the provincial portion (HST or PST depending on the province). Duty depends on the HS code — your broker confirms it.
West coast first, then rail
Vancouver and Prince Rupert are the main west-coast gateways; cargo for Toronto and Montreal often moves by rail after discharge. If your warehouse is in the east, compare an all-water routing to Montreal against rail from the west before booking.
LCL works well for smaller Canadian buyers
Canadian furniture importers are often smaller than their US counterparts, which makes LCL consolidation to Vancouver a practical first order. We combine your pieces with other cargo and hand over a single bill of lading.
CBSA paperwork
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and a Canada customs invoice where your broker asks for one. Wood packaging must carry the ISPM 15 mark. We send carton counts and weights with the documents so the entry lines up with what actually arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Which Canadian port should I use?
Vancouver or Prince Rupert for western Canada; Montreal for Toronto and the east. The right choice depends on your warehouse location and the current rail and ocean rates.
Do you charge duty or tax?
No — duty and GST/HST are assessed at import by CBSA and paid by the importer of record through their broker. We do not collect them on the invoice.
How long does LCL to Vancouver take?
Plan on roughly 30–40 days door to door. LCL adds consolidation and deconsolidation time, so allow a little longer than a full container on the same sailing.
Duty, tax and transit figures here are indicative only. The rate that applies to your shipment depends on the HS code, the current trade measures in force on the day of import, and your customs broker. We quote freight against the actual container and destination port.