International shipping from Ann Arbor, Michigan 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 Ann Arbor, Michigan and delivery in Canada.

Prepare collection in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Provide the complete Ann Arbor street address, residence or building, room or unit, Michigan or MI and ZIP code. Name the person holding the finished parcels and the agreed handover point. A university or campus name is additional context, not a replacement for the physical address.

Separate the date you leave from the date the parcels will be ready. If collection may occur after departure or move-out, agree a holder who can identify and release the boxes during stated hours. Ask reception or accommodation staff before relying on storage or a shared mailroom.

List your books, clothing and other belongings with quantities, and identify electronics, batteries, liquids or fragile items separately. Keep borrowed equipment or institutional property out of a general personal-effects description and confirm the owner’s release requirements. Number each completed package and give the holder its contents, packed weight and outside dimensions.

See the Ann Arbor 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