International shipping from Anchorage, Alaska to Canada

Separate transport and import charges

CBSA explains that imported goods must be declared accurately and may be subject to duties or taxes. Courier or broker clearance fees are separate charges. Ask which costs are included in the quotation and which may be payable by the recipient. Sending from the United States alone is not a general exemption. Read CBSA guidance for personal goods imported by courier.

Describe the purpose of the shipment

State whether the goods are a gift, purchase, return or your own belongings. Prepare item descriptions, quantities, values and countries of origin. Keep receipts or supporting records available. CBSA describes specific conditions for exemptions; a gift label does not guarantee tax-free entry.

Confirm the Canadian delivery point

Obtain the street and unit number, locality, province or territory, postal code and contact details from the recipient. Identify any concierge, mailroom or business receiving arrangement.

EPS also provides Canadian locality guides for shipments originating there. This enquiry is for collection in Anchorage, Alaska and delivery in Canada.

Prepare collection in Anchorage, Alaska

Use the physical collection address in Anchorage, Alaska or AK, United States, with its ZIP code, building, unit and local release contact. If the goods are in another Alaska community, retain that location. Arranging the shipment from Anchorage does not make it the origin of goods still held elsewhere.

If goods are being transferred into Anchorage, confirm the receiving holder and address before arranging onward collection. Identify which packages have arrived and which are still expected. For accommodation or a workshop, agree storage, finished packing and release hours directly with the person responsible.

Describe equipment and accessories individually and disclose batteries, liquids, fuel-related components or fragile parts for assessment. Measure each finished outer package. An earlier journey does not establish acceptance for this shipment. Collection access, including any proposed airport handover, must be confirmed for the actual location.

See the Anchorage collection guide for local preparation and its official references.

What EPS needs to review this route

• The complete pickup and delivery addresses, plus contact details for the people handing over and receiving the shipment.
• A specific description of each item, its quantity and value, and whether it is a document, gift, purchase, return or business shipment.
• The weight and outside dimensions of each packed parcel, in lbs / inch or kg / cm.
• Any deadline, building-access arrangement or item needing additional handling. Tell us before collection if the contents include batteries, liquids or perishable goods.

The confirmed quotation must identify the service, collection arrangement, charges and any documents still required. Ask which charges are included and which may be payable separately. Customs checks and recipient responses can affect delivery; any estimated transit time must be confirmed for the actual shipment.

Canada route questions

Are customs charges included?

There is no fixed price on this page. Request a quotation that identifies transport, clearance charges and how any duties or taxes are handled.

Can the recipient handle customs accounting?

CBSA describes self-accounting options for eligible personal imports. Discuss the intended arrangement with the courier or broker before booking.

Official references for this destination

Guidance checked on 8 October 2026. Requirements can change; review the current official guidance before sending.

• CBSA: Importing casual goods by courier