Country Conditions for Mailing — Canada

Vaping liquids containing 66 mg/g or more nicotine by weight. Note: The U.S. Postal Service measures the concentration of nicotine solutions by volume rather than by weight, so it is possible that a product that does not exceed Canada’s weight restriction would exceed the Postal Service’s volume restriction. Nicotine solutions with a concentration of 16.67 percent (166 mg/ml) or more, when nicotine is the only toxic material in the liquid, are classified as “dangerous goods” (see 136.1) and as such are prohibited in international mail. (See also Observation 1.)

Restrictions

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; gold, silver, platinum, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles may be sent only in insured parcels.

Drugs and medicines must comply with Canadian law.

Eggs for hatching must be packed in new, clean containers and accompanied by a certificate issued by a veterinarian of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or one issued by a State veterinarian and endorsed by a veterinarian of that Bureau, stating that to the best of his or her knowledge the eggs come from a flock that is free from Newcastle disease, fowl pest, or fowl typhoid. See 135.3 for method of packing.

Meat and meat food products must be accompanied by an export certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and labeled in accordance with Canadian regulations. Exception to these requirements are:

bona fide sample shipments weighing less than 10 kg;
meat products addressed to a government department or agency;
meat products intended for personal consumption when they enter Canada in the possession of the importer.

Pet food that contains biologically appropriate raw food or bones and raw food — such as heat-processed, shelf-stable pet foods, treats, and compound chews — must be accompanied by an import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and a zoo sanitary certificate from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinarian Services. Attach a copy of both documents to the outside of the mailpiece for review by the Canada Border Service Agency.

Veterinary biological products including serums and vaccines must be accompanied by a permit issued by the Veterinary Director General, Ministry of Agriculture of Canada.

Observations

As noted in the Prohibitions section, Canada prohibits certain vaping products. However, vaping products, otherwise known as electronic smoking products (i.e., electronic products for the vaporization and administration of inhaled doses of nicotine including electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, and pipes, as well as cartridges of nicotine solutions and related products), that make health claims are subject to the Canadian Food and Drugs Act (FDA). “Health claims” refers to any statement that represents the product as a drug or device under section 2 of the FDA — for example, a statement that the product will help someone quit smoking. Vaping products that make health claims require authorization under the FDA before being commercially imported, advertised, or sold in Canada. A vaping product that makes health claims is considered a prescription drug, and before importation to Canada, it requires a Drug Establishment License and an assigned corresponding Drug Identification Number (DIN). For more information, visit canada.ca/en/health-canada/topics/licensing-authorizing-manufacturing-drug-health-products.html. Vaping products with no health claims and no drugs other than nicotine are not subject to the FDA.
Banknotes valued at $100 or more must be put up in a compact package and securely tied with strong twine before wrapping. The wrapper must be linen or other strong, woven material, linen lined paper, or two thicknesses of strong kraft paper. After wrapping, the package must be again securely tied or stitched and sealed at the points of closing.
The name of the Canadian province in which the office of destination is located must appear as part of the address.
The following must not be accepted for insurance:
Bees, postage stamps (canceled and uncanceled) and albums in which they are mounted, and parcels addressed to CFPOs.
Canadian Forces Mail (CFPO) is processed through Canadian military post offices and must be addressed in the following manner:

NUMBER, RANK, NAME UNIT
CFPO (NUMBER)
BELLEVILLE ON K0K 3R0
CANADA

Maximum weight limits for mail addressed to members of the Canadian Forces based outside of Canada (CFPO) is 22 pounds. Parcels for CFPO addresses may not be insured. Direct sacks of printed matter (M-bags) are not permitted for CFPO addresses.

A letter fully prepaid and bearing the same address as that of a parcel may be tied or otherwise securely attached to the outside of the parcel. Stamps to cover postage on the parcel must be affixed to the wrapper of the parcel. Stamps to pay postage on the letter must be affixed to the envelope thereof.
Certain types of merchandise must be marked to show country of origin in the manner prescribed by the Canadian customs regulations.
Goods valued under 20 Canadian dollars are duty and excise tax exempt. Goods over 20 Canadian dollars will be subject to the applicable duties and excise taxes. Gift shipments received by mail that are valued under 60 Canadian dollars are duty and excise tax exempt.
For all casual and commercial goods valued at or under 1,600 Canadian dollars, Canada Post will collect assessed duties, excise taxes, and a handling fee from the addressee. This handling fee is set by Canada Post (see canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/PGcustoms-e.asp). All commercial mail items over 1,600 Canadian dollars will be held by Canada Customs and Excise until proper invoice and accounting documentation is provided by the addressee.
The Canada Customs Invoice can be obtained from stationery, office supply, or printing companies. If mailers are unable to obtain the Canada Customs Invoice locally, they should visit the following Web site: canadapost.ca. In addition, commercial invoices are acceptable provided that each invoice has the required information for customs purposes.
Information on Canadian customs regulations may be obtained from the Office of International Marketing/223, Bureau of International Commerce, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, or any field office of that Department.
Obtaining post code information:

Information on Canadian post code directories can be obtained from:

NATIONAL PHILATELIC CENTER
CANADA POST CORPORATION
STATION 1
ANTIGONISH NS B2G 2R8
Telephone: 1-800-565-4362
Fax: 1-902-863-6796

To obtain Canadian post codes for specific addresses, call the General Information line at 1-416-979-8822 or access the Canada Post Corporation Web site on the Internet at canadapost.ca.

Pursuant to the Canada Customs Act and a need to heighten border security, Canada will deny entry of all postal items (except postcards) that do not bear complete sender and addressee information in roman letters and arabic numerals.

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 1

Note: Global Express Guaranteed service is suspended as of September 29, 2024.

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed must be large enough to completely contain the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings. The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is $2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Insurance (212.5)

See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG document reconstruction insurance and non–document insurance.

Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 1

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate Envelopes

Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 59 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Insurance (222.7)

Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise shipments only

See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance coverage.

Customs Forms Required (123)

Articles Admitted	Required Customs Form/Endorsement
Business papers and commercial documents.	PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise samples and gift shipments (non-commercial parcels).	PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise (commercial shipments) and all articles subject to customs duty.	PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).

Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is required because customs information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.

Notes:

Gift shipments (non-commercial parcels) require a sales receipt, invoice or other documentation to support the declared value.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Canada.
Priority Mail Express International shipments may have a street address or a post office box address. A local telephone number for the addressee MUST be provided for shipments addressed to a post office box address. A local telephone number for the addressee should be provided if possible for shipments to a street address.
Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is available to Canada.

Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal service.

Country Code: CA

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 1

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Exception: 22 lbs. to Canadian Forces (CFPOs).

See Observation 5.

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is 20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 79 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Insurance (232.91)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only (see for markings)

See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.

Customs Forms Required (123)

All Priority Mail International items:

PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 1

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.

Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;

15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).

Size Limits

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Customs Form Required (123)