Customs Clearance in Canada
How ShipMeds clears your medicines through Canada customs - with a 100% clearance guarantee.
Shipping Medicines to Canada
Typical clearance & delivery: 5-6 working days
When your parcel arrives in Canada, ShipMeds manages the entire customs clearance process on your behalf. Our documentation is prepared to satisfy local requirements, so both branded and unbranded Ayurvedic and Homeopathy medicines move through customs smoothly.
Customs Authority
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) & Health Canada
Duty & Charges
Personal medicine imports are generally allowed with documentation; duty, if any, is receiver-paid.
Our Clearance Process for Canada
01. Document Verification
We collect and verify your prescription, purchase bill and ingredient details before dispatch to ensure the paperwork matches customs requirements.
02. Commercial Invoice & Declarations
Our documentation desk prepares the export commercial invoice, MSDS/ingredient declarations and packing list required at the destination.
03. Destination Customs Filing
On arrival, our partners file the entry with the destination customs authority and present the compliance documents on your behalf.
04. Inspection & Duty Assessment
If customs inspects the parcel, our papers answer their queries. Any applicable duty is paid directly by the receiver to authorities.
05. Release & Doorstep Delivery
Once cleared, the shipment is released and delivered straight to the doorstep abroad, backed by our 100% clearance guarantee.
Documents We Prepare
- Valid prescription (soft copy) from a registered practitioner
- Pharmacy purchase bill / retail invoice
- Ingredient or composition list (for Ayurvedic & Homeopathy)
- Commercial export invoice (prepared by ShipMeds)
Pro Tip for Canada
Include a clear ingredient list for herbal and homeopathic items.