Factors That Affect Canada To US Shipping Costs 2024

As Canadian entrepreneurs, shipping costs should be one of the significant factors you should pay attention to. It is essential to calculate them accurately because they can significantly impact your business‘s overall profitability and success.

In this blog post, we will break down everything you need to know about Canada to the US shipping costs and what to consider prior to shipping.

Let’s get started!

Types of Shipments

Generally, there are three main types of shipments: Ground Shipments, Air Shipments, and Overseas/Ocean Shipments.

Ground shipping is typically the most cost-effective option as it involves shipping by truck or train. However, the shipment may arrive at its destination in several business days. On the other hand, air shipping provides faster service. Still, it may be pricier than the first one as this type of shipment requires shipping by an aircraft carrier.

Meanwhile, ocean shipping is a great option and the most affordable if you’re sending large or heavy packages that are not time-sensitive. But, the packages sent through this kind of shipment can take longer to arrive at their destination.

Package Measurement

The type of your shipment is one of the most important factors in determining the shipping cost. Like other shipping providers, Stallion also assesses the rate based on what kind of shipment you’re sending out.

You may use the shipping calculator on our website to calculate estimated shipping rates immediately. It’s easy to use and allows you to cut shipping costs and choose the kind of shipment you have on hand – a parcel, large/flat envelope, letter, or a thick envelope.

Also, you must provide the correct package details, such as the package weight and measurement. Providing inaccurate or incomplete information is one of the most common mistakes made by sellers when shipping from Canada to US.

Shipping Discounts

Taking shipping discounts into consideration when shipping from Canada to the USA cost is crucial for your e-commerce business because it can help you save money.

Shipping discounts can help reduce the overall cost of shipping by providing a lower rate for a particular service or shipment. By taking advantage of discounts, you can reduce shipping costs and improve your profit margins.

Finally, the best way to determine how a shipping discount will affect the shipping cost from Canada to the US is to work with a carrier or shipping service provider offering a considerable discount.

Package Protection

Package protection, like Stallion Protection, can give you peace of mind as it protects the value of the package in case it gets lost, damaged, or stolen while in transit.

Most shipping carriers and service providers may offer different shipping insurance features at different rates. The cost of this protection can vary depending on factors such as the declared value of the package, the shipping method, and the destination.

It’s also worth noting that package protection is typically optional but may be recommended for particularly valuable items.

Standard Courier Services

The specific impact of standard courier services on shipping costs from Canada to the USA will depend on various factors, including the courier service provider, the shipping method selected, and any additional services or features.

Standard courier services typically offer a range of shipping options with varying levels of speed and cost.

In general, faster shipping options will be more expensive than slower options. Also, any special requirements or services requested may affect the shipping cost, such as delivery to a remote location.

How Can Stallion Help? How Does The Process Work?

Streamline your shipping process by importing your eCommerce platform with Stallion Express. Here’s how Stallion streamlines the shipping process for you:

Prepare Your Labels

Not only can you monitor your sales and online store on Stallion, but you can also prepare and print your shipping labels and pay for the shipment.

Drop-Off The Parcels

Drop off the packages at any of our Stallion locations in Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec. Meanwhile, if you’re in other Canadian provinces, you may contact our customer support to arrange a pick-up service.

Customs Clearance

No need for you to handle complicated paperwork for border clearance. Stallion will clear customs at the border on your behalf and deliver your shipment to the courier (UPS, USPS, or FedEx). Stallion Economy USA* is also available to serve you with the cheapest shipping rate for excellent quality shipping.

*Stallion Economy USA offers the lowest rates for US shipping. Once the shipments arrive in the USA, they will be forwarded to the nearest USPS hub for the final mile delivery.

Final Mile Delivery

Stallion ensures that your packages are correctly handled and forwarded to the US courier for the final mile delivery to your customer’s destination.

Why Choose Stallion?

Stallion Express is a Canada-based eCommerce shipping services provider that helps Canadian businesses ship their products not only to the USA but also within Canada and to international countries.

The company continues to excel and provide premium shipping solutions and services to business owners by offering the most competitive shipping fees, fast transit time, a simple return policy, and availability of packaging materials.

Competitive Shipping Costs

You can take advantage of Stallion’s shipping cost to the USA, which is up to 75% cheaper than the local post office.

Meanwhile, you can save up to 37% for cross border shipping (Canada to USA) and 85% for international shipping services.

Fast Shipping Process

Stallion wastes no time! After a few clicks on the shipping process, Stallion will immediately ship your packages and have them delivered to your customer’s address.

Do you know that Stallion now offers a new feature that allows you to skip batching? Check out Quick Ship! With just a few easy clicks, this time-saving feature can help you streamline your package management, especially if you’re shipping out a single parcel.

Simple Return Policy

We get it. It can be quite a hassle if a customer decides to return an item, especially with a complicated return process and expensive cost for shipping.

So, Stallion offers you the simplest way to process returns. Check out these features:

            1. Items are sent back weekly.          

            2. Lowest return fees on the market (USA to Canada)

            3. Quick notification from our automated system

            4. Live customer service and support

You may also visit our help page for Returns to get more information on the process or contact our customer support.

Available Shipping Supplies

You no longer need to look for a third-party packaging item supplier as Stallion has it all ready for you. While Stallion does not offer free packaging, we surely have all the high-quality and durable shipping supplies available for your shipments.

You may order online or visit our branches to get the necessary supplies, such as mailers (Poly Bubble and Kraft Bubble), courier bags, thermal labels, bubble wraps, and packing tapes. We also have USPS supplies (flat rate boxes, regional rate boxes, and mailing boxes) available for you.

Please log in to your Stallion Express account for a complete list of supplies.

Contact Us

Integrate your store now, and get ready to grow your market to the USA with Stallion Express!

If you have any questions or concerns about our services and features, don’t hesitate to call us at +1 877-863-7447. We want to hear from you!

Diana Zheng

Diana leads the growth marketing initiatives at Stallion Express. As a personal trainer turned digital marketer, Diana is obsessed with equipping eCommerce entrepreneurs with everything they need to scale their online businesses. You can catch her doing yoga or hitting the tennis courts in her spare time.