Package Forwarding Service From US to Canada.
Get a free US shipping address, shop the American stores that will not ship to Canada or charge a fortune to, and we forward your packages to your door in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal or anywhere else in the country — with your orders combined into one shipment.
Shop the US stores that do not deliver to Canada
How Does US to Canada Package Forwarding Work?
Get your free US address
Sign up in 30 seconds and receive a personal shipping address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse with your own suite number. No documents, no monthly fee.
Shop US stores
Use your Atvido address at checkout in any American store — including the ones that will not ship to Canada, or that quote painful cross-border delivery fees.
We receive & consolidate
We photograph every parcel, store it free for 30 days and combine your orders into one optimised shipment.
We ship to Canada
We photograph and combine your orders, then send them on to your Canadian address with tracking and insurance options.

Real people handle your parcels
Your order is received, checked, photographed and packed by our own warehouse team before it travels to Canada. No black box, no automated shrug — if something looks wrong, a person tells you.
- Every parcel photographed on arrival
- Repacked and consolidated by hand
- Support answers in your language, fast
Customs & import duties in Canada
Higher thresholds from the US
Because the package ships from the United States, CUSMA thresholds apply: no tax at all under C$40, and no customs duty under C$150. Parcels arriving from Europe get a flat C$20, so the same order is often cheaper to land from a US address.
Above C$150, origin decides the duty
Goods actually made in North America clear duty-free under CUSMA when the seller certifies their origin. Goods made elsewhere and merely shipped from the US pay the normal Canadian tariff — around 18% on clothing, 0% on most computers and phones. GST of 5% applies either way, with provincial tax on top in most provinces.
Estimate before you buy
Use our free duty calculator to see the full landed cost — no surprises at delivery.
Duty calculatorThe courier clears the package and collects anything due on delivery, and Canadian couriers commonly add a brokerage fee of their own — worth checking before you pick a service. Provincial tax varies: 13% HST in Ontario, 15% across much of Atlantic Canada, 5% GST only in Alberta.
What imports really cost in Canada?
Worked examples against both CUSMA thresholds, with federal GST at 5%. Provincial tax is charged on top in most provinces, so these totals are the floor rather than the final figure. Canadian customs assesses in Canadian dollars at the exchange rate on the day.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | VAT (5% GST) | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phone case (under C$40) | $25 | $0 | $0 | $25 |
| Skincare set (under C$150) | $60 | $0 | $3.00 | $63.00 |
| Jeans (US-made, CUSMA) | $200 | $0 | $10.00 | $210.00 |
| Jeans (made outside North America) | $200 | $36.00 | $11.80 | $247.80 |
Estimates for illustration — exact rates depend on the product category. Estimate your own item →
Popular US stores Canadian shoppers use Atvido for
Fashion
- Nordstrom
- Macy's
- Gap
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- J.Crew
- Old Navy
Electronics
- Amazon
- Best Buy
- Newegg
- B&H Photo
- Walmart
- eBay
Beauty & health
- Sephora
- Ulta Beauty
- Bath & Body Works
- iHerb
- CVS
- Target
Toys & collectibles
- Disney Store
- LEGO US
- GameStop
- Funko
- Hot Topic
- Pokémon Center
What cannot be shipped from the US to Canada?
Customs authorities restrict or prohibit certain goods. The most common:
- Narcotics and controlled substances
- Firearms, weapons and ammunition
- Counterfeit goods and replicas
- Perishable food without certificates
- Flammable liquids, aerosols and batteries shipped loose
- Electronics without required safety marking (e.g. CE)
Unsure about an item? Ask our support before you buy — a real person replies fast.
What our customers say
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“A very reliable, very fast company with great prices — the communication is excellent, too! It is always a great pleasure dealing with Atvido.”
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R RyanFrequently asked questions
What is US to Canada package forwarding?
You get a real US address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse, use it at checkout in any American store, and we forward the package on to your address in Canada. To the shop it is an ordinary domestic delivery, which opens up the retailers that will not ship across the border.
Why not just have the store ship to Canada itself?
Where a store ships to Canada at a fair price, do that — it will usually be simpler. Forwarding earns its keep in three cases: the store is US-only, its cross-border shipping quote is punitive, or you are buying from several stores and want one shipment instead of four. It also gets you US-only sizes, colourways and sale prices.
Is US to Canada package forwarding legit?
Yes. Forwarding is a completely normal, legal service used by millions of shoppers, and your package is declared to the Canada Border Services Agency like any other import. As with any provider, check independent reviews rather than relying on a company’s own claims.
Will I pay customs duty on packages from the US to Canada?
Often not. Because the package ships from the United States, CUSMA thresholds apply: nothing at all under C$40, and no customs duty under C$150 — though GST still applies between those two figures. Above C$150, North American-made goods can still clear duty-free.
What is CUSMA and how do I get the duty-free rate?
CUSMA is the trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico. It removes customs duty on goods genuinely made in North America, provided the seller certifies their origin. A US shop selling something manufactured in Asia cannot, so the normal Canadian tariff applies to that item.
How much does US to Canada package forwarding cost?
The US address itself is free, with no subscription, and storage is free for the first 30 days. Shipping on this route is quoted per parcel rather than from a fixed table, because the price depends on weight, size and the service you choose — sign up and we will quote your actual package.
What about courier brokerage fees?
Canadian couriers frequently add a customs brokerage fee on top of duty and tax, and on a cheap parcel it can rival the shipping itself. It varies by carrier and service, so ask us which option carries the lowest clearance charges rather than comparing headline rates alone.
Which US stores can I shop from Canada?
Any store that delivers within the United States: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Macy's, Nordstrom, Best Buy, Sephora and thousands more. If a store will not take your Canadian card or billing address, our Buy For Me service can buy the items for you.
Can I combine several US orders into one package?
Yes, and it is the main saving on this route. We hold your parcels free for 30 days, then repack them into a single shipment so you pay one cross-border charge instead of several — and face one clearance, and one brokerage fee, rather than repeated ones.
How long does US to Canada shipping take?
It is a short cross-border hop, so transit is quick; clearance at the border is usually what determines the total. Because this route is quoted per parcel, you will see the services and their delivery estimates before you pay.
What if a US store will not accept my Canadian card?
Some American retailers only accept US-issued cards or a US billing address. Our Buy For Me service solves that: tell us what you want, we purchase it on your behalf with our own local payment details, then forward it to you like any other order.
Before you order
Buy For Me service
US checkout refusing your Canadian card? We buy the item for you and forward it on.
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