Shipping from the US to Canada has never been easier or faster than with OSM’s Expedited Parcel Service to Canada. With the ability to deliver to over 14 million residential and business addresses across all Canadian provinces and territories, working with OSM Worldwide can take the headache out of international shipping to Canada. Depending on the type of mail you need to ship, OSM Worldwide will utilize the most efficient and cost-effective solution for delivery.
Canada Post Lettermail is a First Class mail service from the US to Canada that can be used for most types of mail. OSM offers IPA and Canada Post 1st Class options for:
A First Class Canadian postmark is applied to each letter and mail is deposited directly into the Canadian Postal stream, helping to ensure speedy delivery to any address or PO Box.
Canada Publications Mail is a bulk mailing service for Canadian distribution of periodic publications, magazines, and newsletters that are published with regular frequency and at a minimum of two times per year. Publications must contain at least 30% editorial content. There is also a minimum of 50 pieces required to qualify for publications presort. Options offered include National Distribution Guide Presort (NDG) and Letter Carrier Presort (LCP).
OSM offers two types of services for shipping parcels from the US to Canada: Expedited and Standard.
Expedited Parcel Service is fast and economical. Your merchandise will reach your customers more quickly and easily. This service includes customs clearance, duties and taxes paid, and delivery confirmation.
Standard Parcel Service is a bulk mailing service for small parcels weighing less than 4 pounds.
With LCP and NDG options, OSM recommends Addressed AdMail as the most cost-effective means for the distribution of:
OSM can pick up, clear customs, and inject your parcels into the US domestic network for quick and reliable delivery.
OSM is one of the few approved USPS® partners to provide ePacket shipping services for eCommerce companies shipping internationally. OSM Global Priority ePacket is the ideal solution for shipping lightweight, inexpensive merchandise.
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Clearance |
Delivery Duty Unpaid |
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Maximum Size |
Girth 36 |
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Maximum Weight |
4.4 lb. |
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DIM Charge |
No |
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Tracking |
Yes |
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Value Limit |
$400 |
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Delivery Time |
4–10 days |
Any packages that are too heavy to qualify for OSM Global Priority ePacket shipping are perfect for OSM Global Priority Parcel services. This expedited mailing service can be shipped globally and offers quick delivery and tracking capabilities for packages weighing up to 66 lbs.
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Clearance |
Duty Delivery Paid |
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Maximum Size |
Girth 108 |
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Maximum Weight |
66 lb. |
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DIM Charge |
No |
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Tracking |
Yes |
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Value Limit |
$2,500 |
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Delivery Time |
4–10 days |
OSM Global Priority is our most efficient service with competitive shipping rates for shipping envelopes to Canada. It is recommended for companies that ship parcels, business mail, advertising mail and other time-sensitive items requiring minimal tracking.
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Clearance |
Delivery Duty Unpaid |
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Maximum Size |
Girth 36 |
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Maximum Weight |
4.4 lb. |
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DIM Charge |
No |
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Tracking |
Milestone |
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Value Limit |
$400 |
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Delivery Time |
4–10 days |
Additional taxes, duties or other fees are typically required when shipping packages internationally. Partnering with an experienced shipper can eliminate the headache associated with filling out customs forms, keeping up with regulations regarding restricted materials and more by managing the details on your behalf.
Shipping costs for OSM Global Priority and OSM Global ePacket are determined by package weight multiplied by the per pound rate added to the per item charge. OSM Shipping prices for Global Priority Parcel is calculated by the rate chart starting at 1 pound and rounding to the nearest next per pound rate.
OSM offers several options to help make shipping easier and more cost-efficient including Postal injection and cross-border couriers.
Standard transit time ranges from 4 to 10 days.
Shipping costs associated with customs, duties, taxes, fees, and tariffs are dependent upon the value of the item(s) shipped, commodity type, and the product’s country of origin. Retailers partnering with OSM may be billed after the fact or package recipients may be held responsible for outstanding charges. We recommend consulting your OSM partner prior to determine the best shipping option.
OSM helps with international shipments and can manage the international documentation process on the shipper’s behalf. Completed data needed for shipping must be provided electronically prior to package pickup.
For safety reasons, OSM Worldwide follows USPS® guidelines for shipping hazardous materials. All shipped packages must follow the OSM guidelines for shipping hazardous or otherwise non-mailable materials. For a full list of prohibited and restricted items refer to USPS® for a full list of restrictions.
International shipments utilize use our tracking system which is based on USPS® tracking numbers. Once packages are scanned into the system, all data can be monitored by the delivery service. Any USPS® tracking number can be tracked using our locate a package page, even if it wasn’t shipped by OSM.
Shippers do not need specific authority to deliver goods across the border. While free trade can be easy between countries, there are numerous rules and guidelines to follow. Partnering with OSM makes it easier to clear customs when exporting from the U.S. to Canada.
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At OSM Worldwide, we’re here to help you handle your biggest shipping challenges. Find out how we combine reliability, efficiency and customer service to create a smarter way to ship.
