Shipping parcels from Canada to India

Before you send your parcel to India, you need to sign a declaration form. This means you confirm there are no restricted items inside your parcel. If something is not declared correctly and customs stops the parcel, you may need to pay a penalty or the parcel can be taken by customs. Please check all items carefully before sending to avoid any problem.

We are unable to process your parcel shipment from Canada to India until we have received the necessary identification documents from the recipient. To proceed with the shipment, we require the following:

• A copy of the front and back of the Aadhaar card, or
• A copy of the first and last page of the passport.

Once we have received these documents, we will be able to proceed with your shipment to India.

We offer shipping for a wide variety of items! Here’s an overview of what we can send:

• Baby Bottles
• Baby Clothes
• Baby Diapers
• Baby Food
• Baby Shoes
• Bath Products (excluding gels, shaving creams)
• Moisturizer Products (limit of 5 bottles per box)
• Hair Care Products (Shampoos, conditioners)
• Health Foods (Granola bars, protein powder)
• Dietary Supplements (Vitamins, protein bars)
• Sunscreen Creams
• Body Lotions
• Digital Thermometers
• Clothing (Non-luxury: shirts, pants, dresses)
• Jackets
• Shoes, sandals, slippers
• Scarves (Fashion scarves)
• Socks (Cotton, wool)
• T-shirts (Casual wear)
• Necklaces (Non-precious, fashion jewelry)
• Jewelry (Cheap, non-precious, fashion jewelry)
• Bags
• Wallets
• Umbrellas (Foldable, compact)
• Sunglasses
• Dolls
• Toys (Educational, stuffed animals, board games)
• Playdough
• Puzzles (Jigsaw, educational games)
• Toys for Pets (Balls, chew toys, leashes)
• Bottled Water (Unopened)
• Candies (Packaged, non-perishable)
• Chocolate Bars (Packaged)
• Dried Fruits
• Snacks (Packaged chips, cookies)
• Tea (Loose leaf, tea bags, chai)
• Rice (Packaged)
• Bedding (Pillows, sheets, blankets)
• Cotton Towels
• Kitchen Utensils
• Gardening Tools
• Glassware (Properly packed)
• Kitchenware (Cooking utensils, containers)
• Paper Products (Stationery, notebooks, wrapping paper)
• Household
• Cleaning Supplies (Non-hazardous items)
• Books (Educational, novels, cookbooks)
• Compact Discs (Music, movies, software)
• Cosmetics (Makeup, skincare products)
• Knitted Items (Scarves, mittens, socks)
• Journals, Notebooks, Stationery (Pens, pencils, erasers, rulers)
• Mobile Accessories (Covers, chargers)
• Musical Instruments (Guitars, keyboards)
• Fitness Items (Resistance bands, yoga mats)
• Wooden Craft Items
• Toys for Pets (Balls, chew toys, leashes)
• Fitness Equipment (Small items like dumbbells, resistance bands)
• Yoga Mats
• Jackets

Electronics:

What You Can Send:

• Massagers and Toys

What You Cannot Send:

• Phones
• Laptops
• Headphones
• Watches
• Photo printer
• Drones
• Tablets 
• Pornographic and obscene materials 
• Illegal drugs and psychotropic substances (e.g., cannabis, cocaine, heroin) 
• Hazardous chemicals and waste (e.g., toxic industrial by-products, pesticides, cyanides) 
• Firearms (e.g., pistols, rifles, shotguns) 
• Ammunition (e.g., bullets, cartridges) 
• Weapon replicas and imitations 
• Explosives (e.g., fireworks, gunpowder, flares) 
• Human remains (e.g., ashes, bodies) 
• Fetal remains 
• Human body parts or organs 
• Bank bills and currency 
• Satellite phones 
• E-cigarettes and vaping products 
• Ivory products (e.g., jewelry, figurines made from ivory) 
• Protected animal products (e.g., turtle shells, furs from endangered species) 
• Antiquities (cultural or historical)
• Credit or Debit Cards
• Jewelry & Watches
• Alcohol beverages
• Perishable Foodstuffs
• Aerosols
• Airbags for Cars
• Camping Stoves
• Cleaners & Solvents
• Compressed Air & Gas Cylinders
• Diesel, Fuel & Gasoline
• Dry Ice
• Liquid Bleach & Chlorine
• Magnets
• Pepper Spray
• Perfume & Aftershave
• Radioactive Material
• Seat Belts
• Thermometers
• Lab & Medical Samples

Please notify us if your parcel contains any batteries so we can ensure proper labelling.

Important Battery Shipping Rules:

• Do NOT send batteries separately.
• You can send items with built-in batteries, like rechargeable construction tools or equipment.
• Always tell us if your parcel contains an item with a battery.
• This does not include phones, laptops, tablets, or other electronics that are not allowed.
• Example: A drill with a rechargeable lithium battery is allowed, but you must inform us.

What are High-Value Items? High-value items are expensive or rare goods, such as luxury clothes, shoes, watches, or designer bags. Items like gold, silver, and gemstones costing over $300 are also considered high value.

Important Note: For high-value items, there may be extra taxes or duties, and we recommend purchasing insurance for added protection.

Yes, but please follow these rules to ensure your parcel clears customs smoothly:

• Weight limit: All these items combined must not exceed 2 kg per parcel.
• Parcels exceeding these limits may face customs delays or extra charges.

To pack a person-to-person package safely and correctly, follow these steps:

1. Use Strong Boxes: Choose a sturdy box big enough for all items with room for padding.

2. Wrap Each Item: Wrap breakable items separately with bubble wrap or soft padding.

3. Fill Empty Spaces: Add crumpled paper, foam, or air cushions to stop items from moving.

4. Close and Seal Well: Use strong tape to tightly seal all box edges and seams. Meest representatives at Meest locations can help you with that!.

5. Label Clearly: Write the sender’s and receiver’s names, addresses, and phone numbers on the box.

This will help your package arrive safely and in good condition.

• After completing the payment for your parcel, both the sender and the recipient will receive a link within 15 minutes on the contact number and email address provided.
• Either party can upload the required identification documents using the provided link.

If you do not receive the link or encounter any issues uploading your documents, please contact our customer service team for assistance.

The requested documents are required for KYC (Know Your Customer) security purposes and are essential to clear customs in India.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

1.Over-the-counter drugs (like Aspirin) are considered drugs and are NOT allowed for shipping.

2.Rx drugs are not allowed for shipping too.

No. Jewelry is prohibited from shipping to India.

1. Send from Meest locations Pack your box.

• Include all the goods that will make your friends and family happy, but be mindful of Prohibited Items.
• Bring your parcel to one of the drop-off locations. Get an additional $5 off with promo code INDIA5.
• Track your parcel in real-time at ca.meest.com/parcel-track.

2. Ship parcels online

• Pack your box. Include all the goods that will make your friends and family happy, but be mindful of Prohibited Items.
• Register an account at cab.meest.com/ca-en/portal to get $15 off your first parcel. To get a discount, enter the promo code INDIA15 at checkout.
• Log in to your user profile and click “New parcel.” .
• Enter the country of destination - India, including parcel size and weight.
• Select drop-off method:
  1.CANADA POST / UPS / PUROLATOR location
  2.CANPAR pick-up from home
• Enter the sender’s and recipient`s contact information, the parcel's contents, and its declared value.
• Sign, and enter the promo code INDIA15 during checkout to get an additional $15 off and pay for your parcel.
• Print the label and attach it to the box.
• Bring your parcel to the selected shipping location or wait for CANPAR courier at home.
• Track your parcel in real-time at ca.meest.com/parcel-track.

• Meest location in Calgary

• Meest location in Vancouver

• Register your parcel online at cab.meest.com/ca-en/portal and drop it off at any Canada Post / UPS / Purolator location

• Find your nearest drop-off location here: Agent locations ᐈ Meest 【Canada】

Local delivery in India is performed by our Partner - logistics operator Delhivery, and Blue Dart.

You can track your package in real-time by entering your tracking number (starts with CV) here: ca.meest.com/parcel-track 

We would LOVE to hear from you!

Contact us by:

• Email [email protected]
• Toll-free phone 1-800-361-7345 x 31862
• Viber chat viber://pa?chatURI=meestcanada_support
• Telegram chat https://telegram.me/Meest_Canada_Bot
• Online chat at our website https://ca.meest.com/
• Direct messages at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MeestCanada

Parcels with an estimated value below $300 CAD are exempt from customs duties - $10 per kg. E.g. a parcel of 5 kg will have estimated duty-free value of $50 CAD

1.Parcels that have declared value under $10 per kg are duty free in India.

2.Depends on the products in the parcel, the duty can be anywhere from 42%-~80%.

When the parcel from Canada arrives to India, indian customs will contact the recepient and request the soft copy of recepient's passport or Aadhar card. Upon providing the documents, the parcel will undergo customs clearance and will be released for delivery. Customs duties may or may not be applied depending on the estimated value and contents of the parcel.

Customs duties (taxes) are calculated based on the value and type of the item:

• General Household Items: Customs duties are approximately 42% of the item’s value.
• Electronics (phones, laptops): Duties range from 75% to 80% of the item's value.
• High-Value Items (luxury goods, jewelry): Taxes can be higher. Items like gold, silver or gemstones are prohibited.

Important Point: Parcels valued below $300 CAD are exempt from customs duties (charged $10 per kg). For instance, a 5 kg parcel will have an estimated duty-free value of $50 CAD. Higher value items may incur additional taxes and duties.

Volume weight is a way for shipping companies to charge based on how much space your package takes up, not just its actual weight. If your parcel is large but light, it still takes up a lot of room on the truck or plane, so the shipping cost can be higher. Shipping companies use volume weight to make sure they cover the space used by big, light items. If the volume weight is higher than the actual weight, you'll be charged based on that instead.

Insurance is recommended to protect your parcel in case it gets damaged, lost, or stolen during transit. This is particularly important for fragile, valuable, or irreplaceable items. With insurance, you can receive compensation or a replacement, ensuring that your parcel is delivered smoothly and on time.