Shipping to Mexico + Intl Tracked Service Country Cheat Sheet
Summary: lotzofuniquegoodies discusses the logistics of shipping to Mexico from Canada, especially in relation to the new procedural changes impacting routes. They explain that shipments typically pass through U.S. Customs and Border Protection due to routing through the U.S., leading to potential delays and complexities in the process. They also provide a comprehensive list of countries eligible for Canada's International Tracked Service with some caveats about service variations and limitations in using FedEx and UPS for international shipping from Canada.
For anyone that ships to or is considering including Mexico it would be good to know if there are any blocks regarding the routing with the new procedural changes.... both when using eBay labels or an outside method. From past experience shipping to Mexico, even by Xpresspost (Intl. Tracked is not available for Mexico) from Calgary gets routed east and down thru Toronto and NJ for forwarding. The current routing may be dependent on your location in Canada.
According to a google search it explains the process like this.
Yes, mail shipments sent from Canada to Mexico will almost always have to clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) because the most efficient shipping routes often go through the United States, requiring an "in-bond" shipment process to avoid processing into the U.S. economy. Even though the final destination is Mexico, the package must be processed by CBP to ensure it meets U.S. laws and regulations before it can be released for transit to Mexico.
As a side this procedure is used for other international destinations. Majority of Europe is processed via Mtl. Asia, Australia are processed via Vancover/Richmond. Anything going directly south (Central or S. America/ Carribbean gets routed through the USA.)
- Transit Through the U.S.For logistical and economic reasons, many shipments between Canada and Mexico are routed through the United States.
- When a package is in transit to a foreign country (like Mexico) through the U.S., it is handled as an "in-bond" shipment. This means it's kept under customs control and must pass through a formal customs clearance process in the U.S.
- Customs ExaminationDuring this process, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer will examine the package to ensure it meets all U.S. laws, regulations, and policies before releasing it for onward travel to Mexico.
- Delays and ComplexityThis process can add time and complexity to your shipment, as the package may be delayed or subject to inspection at a U.S. mail facility.
- Need for InformationTo help speed up the customs process, ensure all required information is correctly provided on the customs form before shipping.
