Shopify Shipping with UPS in Canada

If you're shipping from a location in Canada, then you canbuy Shopify Shipping labelsfrom UPS. You can ship your packages domestically within Canada.

The shipping rates that you are charged are based on Shopify's account with UPS.

Considerations for shipping packages with UPS

Review the following considerations when using Shopify Shipping with UPS:

  • UPS doesn't support PO box addresses as the shipping origin or destination.
  • You can ship your packages only domestically within Canada.
  • Package pickups aren't available with UPS through Shopify Shipping in Canada.
  • To purchase UPS shipping labels in Canada, yourstore's addressneeds to be based in Canada.
  • You can't ship regulated products, such as tobacco, alcoholic beverages, dangerous goods, or lithium batteries.
  • When buying a UPS shipping label, you need to confirm whether you're shipping pharmaceuticals. If you're shipping pharmaceuticals, then you need to agree that you comply with local and destination laws for selling and shipping pharmaceuticals.

Getting your products to UPS

You can drop off your products at aUPS drop-off location.

Domestic shipping with UPS

You can ship packages domestically using the following UPS shipping services:

Description of UPS domestic shipping service types
Shipping Service Delivery Timeline Description
UPS Standard 1-5 business days An economical way to ship small packages within Canada
UPS Expedited 2 business days Ship orders quickly within Canada that don't require overnight service
UPS Express Next business day 船订单到达下一个营业日
UPS Express Early Next business day in the morning Ship orders overnight to arrive in the morning
UPS Express Saver Next business day in the afternoon Ship orders to arrive in the afternoon of the next business day

To learn more about UPS domestic shipping rates, refer to theUPS domestic shipping website.

Package requirements for UPS domestic and international shipments

The maximum values that UPS allows for domestic and international shipments are the following:

  • maximum weight is 150 lb (68 kg)
  • maximum length and girth combined is 165 inches (419 cm)
  • maximum length is 108 inches (274 cm)

For more information about package requirements, refer to theUPS website.

Included insurance coverage

Insurance is included when you purchase a shipping label from UPS. Shipping services that include insurance coverage cover a maximum of 100 CAD.

Getting support for UPS shipments

To get help with your UPS shipment, such as rerouting a package or submitting a claim, you can contactShopify Support.

Submitting a claim for lost or damaged packages

If a shipment is lost or damaged, then email Shopify Shipping Support atshipping-claims@shopify.comto track your package and file a claim.

You should submit your claim as soon as you discover that a package was lost or damaged. UPS must receive notice of a claim within 60 days after delivery of the package or, in case of a lost package, within 60 days after the scheduled delivery date. Shopify Shipping Support also needs time to process and direct your claim to UPS before the liability period expires.

Include the following information in your email:

  • your.myshopify.comaddress
  • the order number
  • a description of the issue
  • the receiver's phone number

For damaged packages, you also need to include the following information:

  • a description of the damage
  • who is currently in possession of the package and contents
  • if the shipment is available for inspection by UPS
  • what type of exterior and interior packaging and material was used for the shipment
  • how was the package sealed

If your customer is in possession of the shipment, then ask them to keep the original box and packaging, and any damaged contents that are received for inspection. UPS might request a damage inspection of the contents and the original packaging as part of the damage claim process.

Submitting a claim for late packages

如果发货晚了,你想跟踪package and file a claim, then send an email to the following address:

You need to make your refund request within 15 calendar days of the scheduled delivery date. The delivery date is the date listed in the ups.com tracking details, or in your proof of delivery, whichever is later.

Include the following information in your email:

  • your.myshopify.comaddress
  • the order number
  • the date the package was received by UPS and the latest date by which the package should have been delivered
  • the receiver's phone number

Requesting support for UPS shipments

If you are using UPS with Shopify Shipping and you need help, then refer to the following table to learn who to contact.

Who to contact when you need help with UPS and Shopify Shipping based on your needs
Situation Contact
Get help before you buy a label. Shopify Support
Get assistance after buying a label, such as rerouting a package. Shopify Support
Submit a claim. Send an email toShopify Shipping Support
Dispute a shipping adjustment. Shopify Support
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