Cross-border shipping from Canada to the U.S.
DDP shipping made simple for Canadian ecommerce sellers. Our Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) solution offers a fast, affordable way to ship to the U.S. from Canada — with efficient customs clearance, upfront costs, and no surprise fees for your customers.
Ship to the U.S. quickly, easily, and affordably — while keeping your business in control and your customers happy.
How It Works
Since 2001, Chit Chats has been the trusted and preferred cross-border shipping solution for Canadian ecommerce businesses.
Our DDP solution calculates tariffs and duties based on the HTS code and country of origin. Fast approval for CUSMA certification available for eligible products.
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Parcel Carrier | Courier Service | National Carrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customs Processing Fee | $1.35 USD Lowest (flat fee) | $10 - $20+ USD | $9.75–$50+ USD | $1.99 - $3.99 CAD |
| Broker Item Fee | $0.15 USD/Item Simple and low-cost | $3 USD after 5 entries | $3.50 USD after 5 entries | None |
| Fuel Surcharge | None | 14.25% - 17.75% | 12% - 21.75% | 7.5% - 19.25% |
| Residential Fee | None | $4.80 CAD | $4.50 CAD | None |
| Disbursement Fee (if duties) | None | 3.5% of duties or $14 USD (whichever is higher) | 2% of duties or $4.50 USD (whichever is higher) | 10% of duties |
| CUSMA | Yes Fast approval | Yes | Yes | No |
Benefits
- Delivery time from 2-4 business days
- Full Tracking
- Save up to 80%
- Chit Chats Insurance
| Necklace (85 g / 3 oz) |
|
Parcel Carrier | Courier Service | National Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postage | $6.38 | $17.69 | $26.30 | $9.11 |
| Customs Processing Fee | $1.86 | $27.60 | $26.91 | $3.99 |
| Broker Item Fee | $0.21 | - | - | - |
| Fuel Surcharge | - | $2.83 | $4.21 | $1.21 |
| Residential Fee | - | $4.80 | $4.50 | - |
| Disbursement Fee (if duties) | - | - | - | $12.08 |
| CUSMA | $0.00 if approved for CUSMA | $0.00 if approved for CUSMA | $0.00 if approved for CUSMA | $120.75 |
| TOTAL | $8.45 | $52.92 | $61.92 | $147.14 |
Prices in CAD exclude taxes and surcharges
Postage calculated for shipping to New York
Benefits
- Delivery time from 2-4 business days
- Full Tracking
- Save up to 80%
- Chit Chats Insurance
| Necklace (85 g / 3 oz) |
|
Parcel Carrier | Courier Service | National Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postage | $6.53 | $17.69 | $26.30 | $11.13 |
| Customs Processing Fee | $1.86 | $13.80 | $13.46 | $3.99 |
| Broker Item Fee | $0.21 | - | - | - |
| Fuel Surcharge | - | $2.83 | $4.21 | $1.47 |
| Residential Fee | - | $4.80 | $4.50 | - |
| Disbursement Fee (if duties) | - | - | - | $2.42 |
| CUSMA | $0.00 if approved for CUSMA | $0.00 if approved for CUSMA | $0.00 if approved for CUSMA | $24.15 |
| TOTAL | $8.60 | $39.12 | $48.47 | $43.16 |
Prices in CAD exclude taxes and surcharges
Postage calculated for shipping to New York
Benefits
- Delivery time from 2-4 business days
- Full Tracking
- Save up to 80%
- Chit Chats Insurance
| Necklace (85 g / 3 oz) |
|
Parcel Carrier | Courier Service | National Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postage | $8.54 | $17.69 | $26.30 | $14.29 |
| Customs Processing Fee | $1.86 | $13.80 | $13.46 | $3.99 |
| Broker Item Fee | $0.21 | - | - | - |
| Fuel Surcharge | - | $2.83 | $4.21 | $1.89 |
| Residential Fee | - | $4.80 | $4.50 | - |
| Disbursement Fee (if duties) | - | - | - | $0.72 |
| CUSMA | $0.00 if approved for CUSMA | $0.00 if approved for CUSMA | $0.00 if approved for CUSMA | $7.25 |
| TOTAL | $10.61 | $39.12 | $48.47 | $28.14 |
Prices in CAD exclude taxes and surcharges
Postage calculated for shipping to New York
Prohibited and restricted items
There are several items we cannot ship to the U.S. from alcohol, batteries, chocolate, to weapons.
View full list of prohibited items
Struggling to navigate U.S. shipping?
- Do you wish shipping from Canada to the U.S. was faster, easier and more affordable with transparency?
- Losing profits to expensive shipping and brokerage fees?
- Are your U.S. buyers frustrated by surprise customs and tariff charges on delivery?
- How much time do you spend dealing with customs paperwork or brokerage issues?
Chit Chats — The easiest way to ship from Canada to the U.S.
Shipping can be complicated and expensive — we make it simple.
Our solutions give Canadian ecommerce sellers a better choice: affordable shipping, smooth customs clearance, and transparent tariff and brokerage fees.
Delight your customers with fast delivery and no surprise charges.
Plus with our seamless integrations you can save time
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