Starting Friday, Canadians will not be able to ship anything to the US without
showing duties have been paid. This will be done through the Zonos Prepay app.
You will receive Declaration ID through the app which you need to present to
Canada Post at the time of shipping.
I am not immediately seeing the info about this on CPC's website, but Post
Offices have received copiea of a handout with additional details.
The version they spammed Small Businesses with last week, yet have not bothered
to tell most actual Post Offices anything about. Note they have no clue what
they are going to do about this Zonos thing. Typical.
As you may be aware, the United States has suspended its duty-free "de minimis"
threshold of US$800 for all countries, including Canada. Starting August 29,
2025, all shipments entering the U.S. must have duties prepaid before crossing
the border - regardless of their value.
This change, mandated under U.S. Executive Order 14324, applies to all business
shipments from Canada, whether sent through the postal system, a Canadian courier,
freight provider, or any commercial channel.
At Canada Post, we've been working to understand the order, assess options,
and secure solutions that will ensure we can maintain continuity for your business.
We are moving swiftly to make the necessary updates to ensure your shipments
remain compliant and continue moving smoothly across the border.
What's changing
Goods valued at US$800 or less that are shipped to the United States through
the postal network will be subject to an ad valorem duty. This duty will be equal
to the effective tariff rate applicable to the product's country of origin
under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). For Canada, the
current IEEPA rate is 35% for most goods.
What this means for your business
Starting August 29, 2025, every package shipped from Canada to the U.S. must
show proof that duties have been prepaid before the shipment can be accepted
for delivery.
What this means:
• After this date, Canada Post will only accept U.S.-bound label requests that
include a valid Declaration ID - a 13-character code that confirms duties are
secured before the shipment is accepted.
• The new U.S. customs regulations will impact your costs, delivery process and
customer experience.
Keeping your shipments moving
To meet the new U.S. requirements, we're partnering with Zonos® to collect
duties before they enter our network and remit them directly to U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP).
What this means:
• You will be able to access this solution through Canada Post's software
systems - Snap Ship and Shipping Manager; through our web services and APIs;
and at post offices across the country.
• A Zonos Verified Account will be required - information on how to create an
account through Canada Post will be coming soon.
Next steps
• Check your inbox and stay tuned for more details on our website in the coming
days on how to prepare for August 29.
• We're working hard to expand capability for business customers leveraging
EST Desktop 2.0 as well as our partners - ecommerce platforms, shipping systems,
marketplaces and 3PLs. We will continue to share updates as our solution evolves.
We're here to help
We recognize that this change presents challenges for Canadian businesses. We're
committed to navigating this dynamic situation with you, providing you with up-to-date
information and ensuring our southbound services remain accessible with a seamless
Delivery Duties Paid (DDP) solution.
In Shipping, FigBits writes:
Starting Friday, Canadians will not be able to ship anything to the US without
showing duties have been paid. This will be done through the Zonos Prepay app.
You will receive Declaration ID through the app which you need to present to
Canada Post at the time of shipping.
I am not immediately seeing the info about this on CPC's website, but Post
Offices have received copiea of a handout with additional details.
The version they spammed Small Businesses with last week, yet have not bothered
to tell most actual Post Offices anything about. Note they have no clue what
they are going to do about this Zonos thing. Typical.
As you may be aware, the United States has suspended its duty-free "de minimis"
threshold of US$800 for all countries, including Canada. Starting August 29,
2025, all shipments entering the U.S. must have duties prepaid before crossing
the border - regardless of their value.
This change, mandated under U.S. Executive Order 14324, applies to all business
shipments from Canada, whether sent through the postal system, a Canadian courier,
freight provider, or any commercial channel.
At Canada Post, we've been working to understand the order, assess options,
and secure solutions that will ensure we can maintain continuity for your business.
We are moving swiftly to make the necessary updates to ensure your shipments
remain compliant and continue moving smoothly across the border.
What's changing
Goods valued at US$800 or less that are shipped to the United States through
the postal network will be subject to an ad valorem duty. This duty will be equal
to the effective tariff rate applicable to the product's country of origin
under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). For Canada, the
current IEEPA rate is 35% for most goods.
What this means for your business
Starting August 29, 2025, every package shipped from Canada to the U.S. must
show proof that duties have been prepaid before the shipment can be accepted
for delivery.
What this means:
• After this date, Canada Post will only accept U.S.-bound label requests that
include a valid Declaration ID - a 13-character code that confirms duties are
secured before the shipment is accepted.
• The new U.S. customs regulations will impact your costs, delivery process and
customer experience.
Keeping your shipments moving
To meet the new U.S. requirements, we're partnering with Zonos® to collect
duties before they enter our network and remit them directly to U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP).
What this means:
• You will be able to access this solution through Canada Post's software
systems - Snap Ship and Shipping Manager; through our web services and APIs;
and at post offices across the country.
• A Zonos Verified Account will be required - information on how to create an
account through Canada Post will be coming soon.
Next steps
• Check your inbox and stay tuned for more details on our website in the coming
days on how to prepare for August 29.
• We're working hard to expand capability for business customers leveraging
EST Desktop 2.0 as well as our partners - ecommerce platforms, shipping systems,
marketplaces and 3PLs. We will continue to share updates as our solution evolves.
We're here to help
We recognize that this change presents challenges for Canadian businesses. We're
committed to navigating this dynamic situation with you, providing you with up-to-date
information and ensuring our southbound services remain accessible with a seamless
Delivery Duties Paid (DDP) solution.
In Shipping, FigBits writes:
Starting Friday, Canadians will not be able to ship anything to the US without
showing duties have been paid. This will be done through the Zonos Prepay app.
You will receive Declaration ID through the app which you need to present to
Canada Post at the time of shipping.
I am not immediately seeing the info about this on CPC's website, but Post
Offices have received copiea of a handout with additional details.
Has anyone tried setting up a Zonos account and then try and link it with Canada
Post?
I set up a Zonos account and can't navigate it properly as the app has deemed
I have no Admin permissions. And Canada Post has no place to add the 13 character
code to link with Zonos.
Sadly it may be easier to remove USA as a delivery location.
Canada, Ontario
