Shipping from China to Canada
Does Taobao ship to Canada?
Taobao has its own shipping to Canada for some orders, but it does not suit everything. Here is when an agent helps, how long delivery takes and what duty and tax apply.
Short answer
Partly. Taobao's official shipping covers Canada by air for many items, but it excludes restricted goods, not every seller uses it, and everything from the listing to after-sales is in Chinese. An agent fills those gaps and checks your items before they leave China.
With us: send the links, we buy and inspect the items, combine them and ship to Canada in about 8–16 days after your parcel leaves our warehouse.
Shipping lines to Canada
We weigh your packed parcel and send you the options that accept your items. Times are counted from our warehouse in China and are typical, not guaranteed.
| Line | Typical time | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Express courier (DHL, UPS, FedEx) | 5–10 days | Urgent parcels; duty and brokerage billed by the courier |
| Canada standard line | 10–18 days | Clothes, shoes and accessories |
| Economy line | 15–30 days | Light parcels that are not urgent |
| Sea freight | 35–60 days | Heavy or bulky orders |
Price depends on weight and size: carriers charge the higher of the real weight and the volume weight (length × width × height in cm ÷ 5000 for most express lines). How shipping is priced.
Import duties and taxes in Canada
| Parcels worth CAD 20 or less | No duty or tax |
| Above CAD 20 | Duty, GST or HST, and PST in some provinces, on the full value |
| Duty rate | By product and country of origin; goods made in China do not get CUSMA treatment |
| Brokerage | Couriers may charge a fee for clearing the parcel |
Your shipping quote shows an estimate of duty and tax so there are no surprises on delivery.
Rules checked November 2026. Tax rules change; we confirm the current treatment in every shipping quote. Sources: CBSA: importing by mail or courier, overview of Taobao's official shipping coverage.
Tips for buyers in Canada
- Chinese sizes run one to two sizes smaller than North American sizes. Send your measurements and we compare them with the seller's chart.
- If your items are allowed on Taobao's official shipping and you read Chinese, it can be cheaper for light parcels. We are more useful for mixed orders, sizing help, inspection and sellers who don't ship abroad.
- Batteries, liquids and food are restricted on most lines. Ask before you buy.
What it costs with us
Item price and the seller's China shipping at cost, plus our 8% service fee (min $5 per order). Inspection photos, 60 days of storage and combining parcels are free. Shipping to Canada is quoted for your actual parcel. All fees.
Several items? Use the full order calculator with weight estimate and payment options.
Questions
Does Taobao ship to Canada?
Taobao's official shipping covers Canada by air for many items. Restricted goods and sellers who don't use it are the gaps, and support is in Chinese. An agent can buy from any seller and ship to you.
How long does Taobao take to ship to Canada?
Allow 3–7 days in China, then 5–10 days by express or 10–18 days on a standard line.
Do I pay duty on Taobao orders in Canada?
Parcels worth CAD 20 or less are free of duty and tax. Above that, duty and GST/HST apply to the full value.