Start Selling on Amazon.Com and Take Advantage of Cheap Shipping to USA from Canada

More and more retailers worldwide are selling on Amazon. If you have no idea why, then you must be living under a rock. Alexa's global website rankings show that Amazon.com takes the  11th spot of the top websites in the world.  Thanks to the Amazon Global Selling Program, Amazon is a big deal worldwide, even in countries with their own Amazon store like Germany, the UK, and Canada.  Amazon.ca may have been doing well as Alexa puts it in 3rd place in Canada, however, it only ranks 165th globally. This is the reason why Amazon.ca sellers should step up their game and start selling on Amazon.com. Luckily, it's simpler than ever for Canadian retailers to get their products listed on amazon.com and find ways to snag cheap shipping to USA from Canada.  

This article will help you understand the basics of selling on Amazon USA and the “how-to’s” in international shipping. 

Why you should start selling on Amazon USA

As statistics from Alexa would suggest, the importance of selling on Amazon.com is straightforward. It will help you grow your business and expand your customer base. It can even give you opportunities to attract customers in the US with several platforms offering cheap shipping to USA from Canada.  It may make things a little bit complicated. But, when you make sure you know the standard shipping rates from Canada to US, and that you're on top of all the rules regarding exporting goods- then you are good to go!

Amazon North America Unified Account (NAUA)

Did you know that Amazon offers a North America Unified Account (NAUA) for Amazon sellers in all 3 North American Marketplaces, including the US, Canada, and even Mexico? You can conveniently manage your product listings in all these marketplaces using the same account.

It will make life easier for sellers looking to grow beyond their marketplace and tap into the US and Mexico's growing markets. Pro seller account holders need not worry about additional fees. You only need to pay the subscription fee for the marketplace you initially registered in, e.g., Amazon.ca.

You can check from the Seller Central page if your account is already enabled for NAUA. To check for other listed marketplaces, you can see it at the top of the page on the language change option. If your account is still not NAUA enabled, do not fret. Signing up for a NAUA account is just a walk in the park. 

Amazon Currency Converter

Amazon Currency Converter for Sellers ( ACCS) allows you to accept foreign currencies like US dollars- and convert them to your local currency so that you'll receive your payment into your account in Canadian dollars.  This Amazon tool is an excellent alternative for sellers who don’t want to open bank accounts in the US.  However, keep in mind that currency exchange always comes at a price due to additional fees from your local banks and credit card companies and ACCS currency converter isn't an exception. 

The Build International Listings Tool

This Amazon tool allows you to handle the listings across your Canadian and US marketplaces. You can build and manage offers and modify prices, allowing you to operate internationally.

However, you should note two things if you opt to utilize the Building International Listings tool. 

A. This tool is only applicable for orders fulfilled by a merchant (FBM). If you opted for your orders to be fulfilled by Amazon (FBA), then you can't use it

B. Amazon doesn't take responsibility for ensuring your listings are actually sellable in the other North American marketplaces. It will be your responsibility as a seller to check laws and regulations regarding international sales. 

How to ship products from Canada to US

The most crucial thing about international selling is ensuring the products will actually be delivered to your customer.  The rules for international shipping are far more complicated than dealing with domestic orders. 

Shipping to the US

As you know by now, there are two different ways to sell your products with Amazon. First is to get Amazon to handle all the shipping for you — this method is known as Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA). The second one is to do it all yourself, which is Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM).

FBA comes at a price, of course, but it could be worth it if you’re not geared up to managing an international fulfilment center. If you do want to handle this on your own (FBM), you can always find logistic services that offer cheap shipping to USA from Canada.

Fees and Taxes when importing to the US

Whether you do the FBA or FBM, you'll likely still need to deal with the US importing rules and regulations. You may also find the need to pay a range of taxes and fees. It can vary widely according to what you are importing and where it is going. 

Your best option is to hire a shipping service provider that can also serve as your customs broker. Stallion Express is a shipping service provider that is officially registered with the US Customs and Border Protection agency to handle these tricky things for you. The company will take responsibility for the paperwork at the border and arrange for fees to be paid as necessary. 

Finding cheap shipping service to USA from Canada

The pandemic situation has unquestionably posed a challenge to small businesses to big enterprises worldwide, and Amazon sellers are not an exception. As demand surges for shipping and logistics, Amazon sellers are forced to cut costs and are desperate to find which shipping service is cheapest. Luckily, Stallion Express got you covered!

We have partnered with USPS postage so you can have access to more affordable rates. It will improve your reach in the United States. Our company offers a wide range of shipping services with competitive rates all over the country. 

You can also check our US to Canada shipping cost with our Stallion Express International shipping rate calculator!

Pramod Bhat