Canada carrier fee guide
Canada Post Additional Charges & Surcharges
For U.S., Canadian, and international shipments, review common parcel surcharges, service-option fees, pickup charges, and important conditions published by Canada Post.
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Canada Post's source combines included features, optional services, and surcharges in a product matrix. This FreightXO chart isolates the additional charges and explains where each one applies. It is a reference guide, not a carrier quote or invoice calculation.
For U.S., Canadian, and international services, Canada Post adjusts fuel percentages weekly. Use the live carrier page for the current figures Check the fuel surcharge.
The supplied schedule lists higher handling and out-of-spec amounts for November 3, 2025 through January 11, 2026.
Service eligibility, destinations, packaging, manifest quality, dimensions, and account terms can affect the final amount. Verify the carrier source before shipping.
Additional charge chart
Canada Post additional charges at a glance
Dollar amounts reproduce Canada Post's published figures. Base transportation charges, taxes, duties, and shipping costs created by a redirection or return are separate unless noted.
Parcel & processing surcharges
These charges relate to packaging, dimensions, electronic order quality, documents, and special handling.
| Charge | Amount | Where it applies | Key condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mailing tube surcharge | $2.00 per item | U.S.: Xpresspost and Expedited Parcel. Canada: all listed parcel services. International: Xpresspost and International Parcel. | Applies to cylindrical mailing containers. Canada Post encourages non-cylindrical packaging where possible. |
| Additional handling surcharge | $21.00 base; $30.00 in the source's 2025-26 peak period | U.S.: Xpresspost and Expedited Parcel. Canada: all listed parcel services. International: Xpresspost and International Parcel. | May apply because of size, weight, packaging, or shape. Unpackaged and oversized charges are not combined. |
| Manual document surcharge | $2.00 per item | All listed U.S., Canadian, and international parcel services. | Applies when an item is submitted on a manual order document such as a bill of lading or bulk manifest. |
| Fuel surcharge | Variable percentage | Domestic, U.S., and international parcel services. Percentage varies by service group. | Canada Post updates the percentage weekly. Do not rely on an annual static percentage. |
| Non-transmitted order surcharge | $25.00 per order | All listed U.S., Canadian, and international parcel services. | Applies when required electronic order data is not transmitted on time before or at deposit. |
| Non-manifested item surcharge | $2.00 per item | All listed U.S., Canadian, and international parcel services. | Applies when a shipped item is missing from the electronic order or manifest. |
| Barcode label or address correction fee | $7.00 per affected item | U.S. and international: barcode label correction. Canada: barcode label and address correction. | Domestic barcode and address correction fees are not combined. One fee applies when both issues affect the same item. |
| Suspended order surcharge | $25.00 per order | All listed U.S., Canadian, and international parcel services. | Applies when order errors require manual intervention and reprocessing. |
| Out-of-spec surcharge | $300.00 base; $400.00 in the source's 2025-26 peak period | U.S.: Xpresspost and Expedited Parcel. Canada: all listed parcel services. International: Xpresspost and International Parcel. | The source defines out-of-spec as any dimension over 2 m, length plus girth over 3 m, or weight over 30 kg. The item may also be refused or returned. |
Coverage & delivery option fees
These optional fees add liability coverage, collection, signature, age verification, redirection, or return handling.
| Charge | Amount | Where it applies | Key condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liability coverage up to $100 | $2.75 for Regular Parcel within Canada; included where the source marks it included | Included on eligible tracked U.S. and international services and on Priority, Xpresspost, and Expedited Parcel in Canada. | Availability varies by service. Small Packet services do not show included coverage in the source. |
| Additional liability coverage | $2.75 per additional $100 | U.S. and international: up to $1,000 on eligible Xpresspost and parcel services. Canada: up to $5,000. | Signature is mandatory when additional liability coverage is purchased. |
| Collect on Delivery (COD) | $7.25 per item | Shipments within Canada on Priority, Xpresspost, Expedited Parcel, and Regular Parcel. | Available up to $5,000, with cash transactions limited to $1,000. Other transaction limits depend on payment method. |
| Signature | $2.00; no-charge option on Priority | Domestic Xpresspost, Expedited Parcel, and Regular Parcel. Priority shows a no-charge option. | For U.S. and international Xpresspost, the signatory name is included when available at no additional charge. |
| Signature hard copy | $7.25 | All four listed domestic parcel services. | The signature image is available at no additional charge. The fee is for a hard copy. |
| Proof of Age | $3.00 | All four listed domestic parcel services. | Available for shipments prepared with approved electronic shipping tools or connected shipping systems. |
| Package Redirection | $13.00 per package | U.S. and international: Xpresspost, parcel, and Tracked Packet services shown in the source. Canada: all listed services. | Shipping cost to the new destination also applies. Eligibility and processing cutoffs vary by destination. |
| Return to Sender | Variable shipping charge | All listed U.S., Canadian, and international services. | The customer is responsible for return shipping fees. Canada Post uses actual or volumetric weight and applicable routing factors. |
| Parcel return label | Available for a fee | All four listed domestic parcel services. | Price depends on the return shipment and the applicable Canada Post return service. |
Pickup service fees
Pickup charges are account and address based. They are shown across the domestic, U.S., and international source schedules.
| Charge | Amount | Where it applies | Key condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurring scheduled pickup | Free at $15,000+ annual parcel purchases per pickup location; $7.50 per week from $2,500 to $14,999 | Eligible Canada Post parcel customers at supported pickup locations. | Annual parcel shipping purchases are measured per pickup location. Availability depends on the pickup area. |
| One-time on-demand pickup | $3.50; no-charge option on Priority within Canada | Eligible parcel services and pickup locations. | Free when the customer has an active recurring scheduled pickup subscription. |
| Third-party recurring scheduled pickup | $7.50 per week per additional address | Eligible additional pickup addresses. | Availability depends on the pickup area and account setup. |
| One-time third-party on-demand pickup | $3.50; no-charge option on Priority within Canada | Eligible third-party pickup addresses and parcel services. | Pickup service availability and account conditions apply. |
Canada Post customs, duties & import fees
International items entering Canada can be assessed by the Canada Border Services Agency. Canada Post collects assessed government amounts and adds its published handling fee.
| Charge | Amount | Where it applies | Key condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import handling fee | $9.95 per dutiable or taxable item | International mail items delivered by Canada Post after the Canada Border Services Agency assesses duty or tax. | Canada Post includes the handling fee in the amount owing. It is separate from the duty and taxes assessed by the government. |
| Customs duties and taxes | Variable government assessment | International items entering Canada when the Canada Border Services Agency determines that duty or tax is payable. | The goods, value, origin, classification, and applicable tax rules determine the amount. Canada Post collects the assessment on the government's behalf. |
Carrier source
Verify the carrier source before shipping
Carrier charges can change. The chart keeps the source date visible and sends variable fuel charges to Canada Post's live page so time-sensitive figures are not presented as permanent rates.
- Primary source
- Canada Post: Features, options and other surcharges
- Source effective date
- June 26, 2025
- Canada Post states that all options must be selected at the time of shipping and that exceptions and conditions apply.
- The higher peak figures in the supplied schedule applied from November 3, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Future seasonal periods and amounts require a new source check.
- This page summarizes published carrier information. Canada Post's current agreement, guide, quote, invoice, and service eligibility control the final charge.
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