Due to the Canada Post strike, USPS has suspended shipments to Canada until further notice. This means you're unable to purchase a USPS label to Canada 🙈
We know this is a real pain in all of ARRrrr peg legs Captain, especially with the holiday rush!
Here’s what you can do in the meantime:
Use any international UPS service to ship to Canada
UPS is Still Accepting Shipments to Canada: UPS has not suspended shipments to Canada, so the best way to get shipments to your Canadian recipients while the Canada Post is to use an international UPS service.
Unlike USPS, which uses Canada Post for last-mile delivery in Canada, UPS moves packages through its private network 🌎 This means the Canada Post strike won't affect UPS at all.
International UPS services such as UPS Standard may incur brokerage fees
Brokerage Fees for International UPS Shipments: All international UPS services may incur brokerage fees, which UPS charges as the customs broker for a shipment's import into a foreign country. These fees aren't included in your label cost and need to be paid for your recipients to get their packages.
What Type of Brokerage Fees You'll See: UPS Standard® to Canada and Mexico typically incurs "Entry Preparation Fees" and higher brokerage fees compared to more express services like UPS Worldwide Express. Generally speaking, opting for a more premium/expedited UPS service may incur lower brokerage fees.
Read more about UPS brokerage fees.
Protect your booty!
Insure Your Package's Value with InsureShield: Especially during the holiday season, ensure your package's journey is covered with insurance. Run a tight ship with the ability to insure packages up to $10,000 on UPS services 💪 Learn more here.
Did your package going to Canada get sent back? Contact our crew!
Reach Out for Help with Returned Canadian Packages: If you sent a package to Canada and it got returned to you because of the Canada Post strike, contact our Support Crew for help! We'll see if we can get you sailing in the right direction ⛵
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