{"id":3876,"date":"2026-09-05T07:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T11:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expertshipping.ca\/expedier-vers-linde-depuis-le-canada-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T07:24:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T11:24:43","slug":"ship-to-linde-from-canada-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expertshipping.ca\/en\/expedier-vers-linde-depuis-le-canada-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping to India from Canada: 2026 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 1.8 million Canadians have roots in India, and thousands of small and medium-sized businesses sell products there or have parts manufactured there. Yet, ship to India<\/strong> remains one of the most commonly blocked international shipments: missing KYC form, incorrectly declared value, a gift that exceeds the threshold, or a prohibited item slipped into the box.<\/p>\n

Following our guides on Japan, Australia, France, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, this 2026 guide covers India from A to Z: shipping carriers available from Canada, actual delivery times, estimated rates, the KYC rule that holds up one in three packages, duties and IGST, rules for gifts, and a list of items you should never send.<\/p>\n

The amounts are approximate and vary depending on the agreement, the service, the volumetric weight, and any applicable surcharges.<\/p>\n

Which carriers ship to India from Canada?<\/h2>\n

Canada Post (via India Post), Purolator (through its partners), UPS, FedEx, and DHL Express serve India. DHL and FedEx have the most extensive domestic networks in India (Blue Dart for DHL); UPS relies on partners in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Carrier \/ Service<\/th>\nEstimated travel time (Montreal\/Toronto \u2192 Mumbai\/Delhi)<\/th>\n2-kg package (approximate, CAD)<\/th>\nCustoms Clearance<\/th>\nIdeal for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Canada Post \u2013 Small Air Package (max 2 kg)<\/td>\n3 to 6 weeks<\/td>\n35 to 50 $<\/td>\nIndia Post, fees collected upon delivery<\/td>\nSmall, low-value gifts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Canada Post \u2013 XpressPost International<\/td>\n10 to 20 business days<\/td>\n85 to 120 $<\/td>\nMail, partial tracking in India<\/td>\nTracked gifts, documents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPS Worldwide Expedited<\/td>\n4 to 7 business days<\/td>\n130 to 180 $<\/td>\nBrokerage fees included; KYC required<\/td>\nRegular B2B Shipments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FedEx International Priority<\/td>\n3 to 5 business days<\/td>\n150 to 210 $<\/td>\nBrokerage fees included; KYC required<\/td>\nEmergencies, samples<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DHL Express Worldwide<\/td>\n3 to 5 business days<\/td>\n150 to 220 $<\/td>\nBrokerage fees included, online KYC portal<\/td>\nSecondary cities, high-value packages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

With a negotiated account or through a platform like Expert Shipping, discounts on express shipping to India typically range from 45 to 70 %: a 2-kg DHL or FedEx shipment often costs less than 75 $, which is cheaper than Xpresspost and takes one-third the time.<\/p>\n

The KYC Rule: What's Holding Up One in Every Three Packages<\/h2>\n

Since 2020, Indian customs has required that each recipient<\/strong> For a courier shipment, provide identification (Know Your Customer) prior to customs clearance: Aadhaar card, PAN, passport, or driver\u2019s license for an individual; GST certificate and IEC (Import Export Code) for a business. The name and address on the document must match exactly<\/em> on the label.<\/p>\n

In practice: DHL, FedEx, and UPS send a text message or email to the recipient when the package arrives. If the recipient does not upload the required documents within 5 to 10 days, the package is returned at your expense (often 150 to 300 $) or destroyed. Three simple steps can prevent 90 % of these problems:<\/p>\n