Can I ship jewelry to Canada from the U.S.? (Basics for small sellers)

1. Can jewelry be shipped to Canada at all?

In general, everyday jewelry can be shipped to Canada, but the details matter. You should at least consider:

• Material: precious metals, plated metals, costume jewelry, resin, etc.
• Value: higher-value items may require more careful documentation or insurance
• Restricted materials: anything that could fall under special rules or be treated as a weapon or controlled item

For most small fashion jewelry sellers, the core questions are material, value, and accurate description.

2. Duties, taxes, and thresholds

Canadian buyers can be charged:

• Duties, based partly on the HS classification and origin
• GST/HST or other sales-type taxes, depending on the province
• Possible handling or brokerage fees from carriers or postal operators

As a U.S. seller, common steps include:

• Setting expectations that the buyer may pay duties/taxes on delivery
• Making sure your customs forms match your HS/Schedule B classification and declared value

3. Common reasons jewelry shipments get delayed

Jewelry parcels are often slowed down because of:

• Vague descriptions like "gift" or "accessory" instead of what the item actually is
• Missing or inconsistent HS codes on different documents
• Values that look unrealistically low for what's being shipped

The result is extra checks, which show up to your customer as long, vague tracking updates.

4. Using ExportCompass to prepare

ExportCompass is designed to help small sellers think through this before the package ships. You can:

• Choose plausible HS/Schedule B codes for the jewelry you sell
• Generate a short product + country brief specifically for Canada
• See a high-level description of what customs is likely to care about for that product/country combination

You still decide how to fill out your forms, but you have a structured reference instead of guessing.

5. Next step

If Canada is your first international market, it can help to:

• Pick one main jewelry SKU and treat it as your test case
• Review the HS/Schedule B classification and country rules before you turn on Canada for your shop

That gives you a clearer picture of duties, taxes, and paperwork before you commit.