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Shipping within Canada and shipping to the United States follow similar steps, but US cross-border shipments require additional customs information. Here’s a full comparison before you start.
CategoryCanada (Domestic)United States (Cross-Border)
Customs & DutiesNot requiredRequired
Clearance StepNot applicableMandatory — postal or commercial
Prepayment of DutiesNot applicableRequired for all shipments
HTS CodeNot requiredHTS-10 code required per item
Manufacturer DeclarationNot requiredRequired per item
Manufacturer StorageNot applicableCan be saved and reused
Country of OriginNot requiredRequired via manufacturer
Delivery Verification Add-onAvailableNot available
Insurance Add-onAvailableAvailable
Shipment Flow LengthShorterLonger due to customs steps
If you’re unsure which clearance type to use for US shipments, see Duties & Clearance for a full explanation of postal vs. commercial options.