USPS shipping to Canada

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I am a seller in California. I often sell very light and small items to Canada. Often then are just a few ounces.

I offer ebay Global Shipping outside of the US. This makes an item very expensive to ship to Canada.

Is it possible to use USPS to Canada?

Thank you in advance.

fizzixisfun

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Posted 3 years ago·Last reply 3 years ago

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wooden_flower

Mentor3 years ago

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You can ship USPS to Canada, but it will still be pricey. I haven't shipped to Canada in a while, but a first class package is probably close to $15. You can use the calculator to check -

https://www.ebay.com/shp/Calculator

fizzixisfun

OP3 years ago

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Thank you for the information.

I know that I can take the item to USPS and pay for first class postage international postage to Canada. Is there any way to do this in the listing of the item? This is for an item where the buyer pays for shipping.

Thank you for sharing any experience you have.

wooden_flower

Mentor3 years ago

74096 View listings

Yes, you can change international shipping to be direct to Canada. It looks like you are set up to use eBay international shipping for Canada - I looked at a pattern and saw $16.90 to Canada.

Here's the instructions for changing individual countries -

You can choose which countries you'd like to use the Global Shipping Program for. You can then use the shipping services of your choice for sales to other markets.

For example, you can set your preferences to ship to Canada through a standard carrier that provides international service, but still use the Global Shipping Program to ship to other eligible countries.

Here's how to customize your Global Shipping Program preferences by country:

Go to Manage Shipping Preferences - opens in new window or tab.
Select Edit beside Global Shipping Program.
Check the box beside Customize international shipping for some locations.

For items that aren't eligible for the Global Shipping Program, or items that are offered to buyers in countries not supported by the Global Shipping Program, you can set up additional international shipping services. Here's how:

Go to the International shipping section of the listing form.
Update your selection in the No additional international shipping dropdown menu.
You can add up to 5 international shipping options.

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/shipping-items/setting-shipping-options/global-shipping-program?id=4646&st=3&pos=4&query=Global%20Shipping%20Program&intent=global&lucenceai=lucenceai&docId=HELP1348