How to send a package to Canada? A practical guide from Meest Post

Sending packages to Canada doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. If you want to quickly send a gift, personal items, or larger luggage, Meest Post will deliver them by air straight to the recipient overseas. Shipping prices start from as low as 139 PLN, and the delivery time is around 6 days. You also have various shipping methods at your disposal – InPost parcel lockers and Meest Post POINTs. See how to send a package to Canada!

What are the options for sending a package to Canada?

When sending a shipment to Canada with Meest Post, you can use an InPost parcel locker or visit a Meest Post POINT. Both solutions facilitate quick and convenient shipping, eliminating unnecessary formalities. Choose the option that best suits your needs:

Sending from an InPost parcel locker (no label)

The InPost parcel locker is the ideal solution for people who value flexibility. You can send a package at any time of day or night without having to stand in lines. The entire process comes down to a few simple steps:

1. Register the shipment – go to meestpost.com and enter the necessary data. Fill in the form fields regarding the sender and recipient, as well as the dimensions, weight, and content of the package.

2. Pay for the order – you can use any online payment method: card, transfer, or BLIK. Importantly, after finalizing, you don't need to print a label – the system will generate a unique shipping code that you will use at the parcel locker.

3. Take the shipment to the parcel locker – scan the generated code and place the package in the locker that opens.

Remember that a shipment sent via an InPost parcel locker must meet the following conditions:

• weight up to 25 kg,

• max. dimensions: 64 x 41 x 38 cm,

• tight, cardboard packaging that will survive air transport.

Sending from a Meest Post POINT

If you prefer to send the package in person and want to be sure that all data is filled in correctly, choose a Meest Post POINT. At each of our points, you will get professional help regarding formalities – including customs duties and taxes. To do this:

1. Pack and secure the shipment – make sure the contents of the package are properly protected against shocks, and the cardboard box will withstand the long journey.

2. Take the package to the selected point – you will find Meest Post POINTs in several dozen towns across Poland (the current list is available in the "Map of points" tab). Choose the location that suits you best and hand your shipment over to the staff.

3. Pay for the shipment – the point staff will measure and weigh your package, and help you fill out the customs declaration. After registering the shipment in the system, you can settle the payment by card or cash.

If you are sending a package at a Meest Post POINT, it must meet the following conditions:

• weight up to 25 kg,

• max. sum of length and girth: 266 cm.

How to send a package to Canada step by step?

Regardless of whether you choose a parcel locker or a Meest Post POINT, cheap shipping to Canada from Poland shouldn't cause you any major problems.

If you decide on an InPost parcel locker:

1. Pack the shipment – choose a suitable cardboard box and ensure the package does not contain any goods from the list of prohibited items.

2. Fill out the registration form – choose the delivery direction, provide the package dimensions, and fill in the sender's and recipient's details.

3. Pay for delivery and send the package – take the shipment to the selected parcel locker and place it in the locker using the generated code.

If you are sending a package at a Meest Post point:

1. Prepare the package – follow the same rules as for the parcel locker.

2. Take the shipment to the point – on-site you will get help with registering the package and filling out customs documents.

3. Pay for the order and track the package – receive the shipping confirmation and use the tracking code to monitor the shipment in the Meest Post system.

Price list and delivery time for a package to Canada

How much a package to Canada costs depends primarily on its weight and the shipping method. You can send the smallest shipments – up to 1 kg – starting from 139 PLN if you use a Meest Post POINT. The delivery price increases with the weight of the cargo. For a package weighing 5–10 kg, you will pay, for example, 375 PLN, and for a shipment weighing 20–25 kg: 615 PLN. Using an InPost parcel locker, you will incur slightly higher costs – it's a difference of a few zlotys per package.

If you want to know the exact price of your shipment to Canada, use the calculator available on the Meest Post website. After entering the package parameters, the system will display not only the exact cost of the service but also the estimated delivery date. This way, you can easily plan the shipment and avoid unpleasant surprises.

The delivery time remains the same regardless of the package size. Standard delivery to the recipient's address in Canada takes about 6 business days, but during holidays or weekends, it may take slightly longer. Shipments are transported by air, thanks to which the entire operation runs smoothly even with a heavier load on the logistics system.

Customs duty, value limit, and customs clearance – what do you need to know?

A package to Canada crosses not only national borders but also the borders of the European Union. Therefore, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the basic rules regarding customs fees. Crucial in this regard will be the relatively low duty-free threshold. If you want to avoid additional costs, the value of your shipment cannot exceed 20 CAD. A fee may also appear if the package is of a commercial nature (e.g., in the case of selling products).

To avoid exposing yourself to unnecessary costs and to take advantage of the duty exemption:

• Familiarize yourself with customs regulations – find out what regulations apply to shipments to Canada, and keep up to date with changes in the law.

• Carefully fill out the customs declaration – write down what you are sending and what the value of each item is.

• Do not undervalue the cargo – in case of any doubts, the office will apply additional customs controls, which can translate not only into surcharges but also unnecessary delays.

• Ensure the transparency of the declaration – provide detailed information about the type and number of products being sent.

• Use professional help – if you don't want to risk it and need support with formal issues, ask for help at one of the Meest Post POINTs.

What can you send to Canada, and what is not allowed?

When sending a shipment to Canada with Meest Post, check if its content complies with the regulations and international rules. The full, current list of items prohibited in transport can be found in the "Prohibited Goods" section on our website.

Items that must not be placed in packages to Canada include, among others:

• alcohol, high-percentage beverages, and alcohol-based products,

• pet food,

• stuffed animals, furs, ivory, and products with fauna elements,

• perishable products or those requiring special storage conditions,

• pornographic content and obscene materials (also mannequins, erotic dolls),

• tobacco and any tobacco products,

• laptops, smartphones, and other devices with lithium batteries,

• medicines, medicinal preparations, and ingredients for their production.

An attempt to send such items may lead to the shipment being stopped, additional fees being charged, and even a total return at the sender's expense. So before shipping, make sure that the contents of your package fall within the permitted range.

How to correctly pack a shipment to Canada?

Packing and securing the shipment plays a particularly important role in air transport. To ensure your package arrives in Canada in perfect condition:

1. Choose a durable cardboard box:

• Opt for a new cardboard box in very good condition.

• Match the size of the box to the dimensions of the load, while avoiding excessive empty spaces.

2. Secure delicate items:

• Wrap each item in several layers of bubble wrap or paper.

• In the case of glass, ceramics, electronics, and cosmetics, it is worth using additional separators so that individual items do not touch each other.

3. Fill empty spaces:

• Use crumpled paper, foam, or fillers to immobilize the contents of the package for the duration of transport.

• Make sure that when shaken, the items do not move inside the package.

4. Tightly seal the cardboard box:

• Reinforce the bottom and flaps of the box with adhesive tape, preferably wide and resistant to peeling.

• Secure all sensitive areas of the cardboard box with tape, including its edges.

5. Avoid non-standard and decorative packaging:

• Cardboard boxes with unusual shapes (round tubes or very long boxes) may be subject to a surcharge for so-called AHS – non-standard dimensions.

• It is safest to send packages in regular, rectangular boxes with proportional dimensions.

• Packaging that is too large and asymmetrical can extend handling time or increase the shipping cost.

• Gift bags, boxes from RTV equipment, or decorative boxes will not work in international transport – they are too weak and deform quickly.

How to track a package to Canada?

After sending, you will receive an individual tracking number that allows you to check the status of the shipment at every stage of delivery – from the moment of acceptance, through air transport, all the way to delivery in Canada. Enter it on the Meest Post website to find out where your package is currently located. Thanks to this, you will maintain full control over the shipment and inform the recipient when they should expect the courier.

Shipping luggage to Canada

If you are planning a trip or moving to Canada, you can send some of your things in advance. This is a simple way to avoid surcharges for excess baggage on the plane. Using this method, you can transport, for example, sports equipment, clothes, toys, or children's accessories without stress and overpaying.

The shipping process looks the same as for a standard package: you pack things into a cardboard box and send them at an InPost parcel locker or at a Meest Post POINT. Just check beforehand if the luggage fits within the permissible weight and dimensions – thanks to this, the clearance will go quickly and smoothly.

Cheap shipping to Canada from Poland – additional services

Meest Post also offers the option of returning the package to the sender if delivery in Canada proves impossible. This is an additional service, the details of which are available in the price list on our website.

Remember to verify the recipient's details before sending. An incorrect address can translate into delays and additional costs.

How to send a package to Canada?

Sending a package to Canada with Meest Post is a simple and fast process that anyone can handle. You have convenient shipping forms at your disposal – InPost parcel lockers and Meest Post POINTs – as well as professional support at every stage of the process.

Do you want to send a package to Canada – to family, friends, or before your own departure? Go to meestpost.com, price the shipment, register it online, and send it at a parcel locker or service point. We will take care of the rest – we will fill out customs documents, organize air transport, and deliver the package into the recipient's hands in Canada.