> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.ship.uniuni.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Canada vs. USA Shipping

> A comparison of the steps and requirements for domestic Canada shipments versus cross-border US shipments.

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.

| Category                     | Canada (Domestic) | United States (Cross-Border)     |
| ---------------------------- | ----------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Customs & Duties             | Not required      | Required                         |
| Clearance Step               | Not applicable    | Mandatory — postal or commercial |
| Prepayment of Duties         | Not applicable    | Required for all shipments       |
| HTS Code                     | Not required      | HTS-10 code required per item    |
| Manufacturer Declaration     | Not required      | Required per item                |
| Manufacturer Storage         | Not applicable    | Can be saved and reused          |
| Country of Origin            | Not required      | Required via manufacturer        |
| Delivery Verification Add-on | Available         | Not available                    |
| Insurance Add-on             | Available         | Available                        |
| Shipment Flow Length         | Shorter           | Longer due to customs steps      |

<Note>
  If you're unsure which clearance type to use for US shipments, see [Duties & Clearance](/en/shipments/usa/duties-and-clearance) for a full explanation of postal vs. commercial options.
</Note>