Affordable Canada to Mexico Moving Costs

Cost of Movers Canada to Mexico

With experts like Three Movers, moving to Mexico from Canada has never been easier. Working with our shipping partners, we can help you find the most cost-effective and safest way to transport your household goods to the destination country. Most international shipments occur by shipping container. Full containers offer 12 meters of space to pack your belongings and should be big enough to pack a two-bedroom home with ease. Half containers are perfect for shipping a vehicle or for smaller homes.

Shipping costs of a full container will depend on how you choose to send it. By road, your shipping container will cost $10,100-$16,700 and it will arrive in 5-9 days. By sea, your full container will cost $7,600-$12,600 and arrive in 3-5 weeks. You can choose what works for you based on your budget, timelines, and hauling needs.

Things Required When Shipping Household Goods

While you will not have to pay customs duty or taxes on most of your household items, you will need to present paperwork and other documents during the customs declaration process. Here are some of the items you need to prepare for your international relocation:

• Passport: Your Canadian passport must be up to date and valid.
• Resident card: You will need to get a temporary or permanent resident card. A temporary resident card is appropriate if you expect to move out of Mexico at some time in the future.
• Bill of lading (BL or BOL): The bill of lading is a standard document used when shipping overseas. If you ship your belongings by air, you would present an Airway Bill instead.
• You will need a box-by-box inventory of everything you are importing.
• Proof of last entry date: Here you may show when your passport was stamped, or a copy of your last airline ticket.
• Customs Declaration Letter: This letter will include your new address, as well as the necessary acknowledgments and Declaration of Household Goods.
• Proof of your new address
• Power of Attorney (Letter of empowerment): This will give the customs agent authorization to process your goods.

Sea Transportation from Toronto to Guadalajara

How to Reduce Costs When Shipping

A few valuable tips from experienced international movers can help you a significant amount of money. Here are some tips:

Moving Less Than Container Load

Using a sea route is the cheapest way to move. For that, you’ll have to use large hauling containers. You may not have enough stuff to fill up the whole container. To fix that issue, you can try to share containers with others. It will be hard for you to find a person to share a container on your own. So, it will be best to hire professional moving container movers who will find other clients to share the container.

Remove Unwanted Stuff

Moving every stuff that you own is not a good idea. You’ll have to analyze if it will be cheaper to buy the stuff after reaching when compared to the cost of relocation. You should also avoid relocating stuff that has no value or no use. When shifting less than the container load, you’ll have to pay for each cubic meter of space. So, you’ll have to choose wisely.

Try To Find Free Moving Supplies

Finding free moving boxes can be quite easy. But, if you have friends or family who have recently moved, you can also get other shifting supplies for free. You can also save money by buying second hand relocating supplies. Some companies will lend you hauling supplies temporarily when you hire them.

Hire a Moving Company With Solid Insurance Coverage

Stuff can easily get damaged during international moves. For that, you’ll need good insurance coverage. Paying for insurance on your own will be expensive. So, you’ll have to check out the insurance coverage of a company before hiring them.

What’s not allowed?

Mexico’s trade restrictions are similar to those of other countries. You are not prohibited from bringing weapons like firearms or any other type of ammunition, food items, or non-native plants or seeds. If such items are found in your cargo, they may be confiscated and you might be required to pay fines. There are special arrangements for shifting pets. Also, some items are restricted, such as prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. For these items, you will need to respect limitations on the amount you may bring and provide documentation for all prescription drugs you carry with you or ship.

Can I bring my vehicle to Mexico?

You are in luck. Mexico only permits vehicle imports from the U.S. or Canada, so your Canadian vehicle is eligible for import. Here is a list of what you’ll need:

• Clean title for your vehicle -or- permission from your creditor to bring the vehicle to Mexico.
• Proof of vehicle registration in Canada
• Proof of Mexican car insurance
• Canadian driver’s license

What about taxes or duty? While you may be able to import your household goods to Mexico without taxes, you will be assessed a 16% IVA, based on the book value of your vehicle.

Once your vehicle has been imported, it must be nationalized. This process is best handled by an experienced overseas shipping company as the rules can be complex and hard to understand. You will need to obtain a permit from the Secretary of the Economy if your vehicle is less than 10 years old.

Pack items in boxes and crates

Reliable International Mover

When moving internationally, it’s important to know what you don’t know, but even that can be hard to do. Most people couldn’t even tell you what the rules are to move to their own country, never mind another country that speaks a different language. Working with an international hauling company like Three Movers can give you valuable peace of mind. With our international shipping expertise and vast network of overseas shipping partners, we have what it takes to achieve your perfect relocation.

Our international services include packing services, storage services, and door to door services. If you’d like to learn more about how Three Movers can help with your next move, call for a free, no-obligation shipping quote.

Relevant Statistics

• Over 75% of individuals who move use professional shifting services.
• Around 15,000 households relocate each year.
• Approximately 90% of individuals hauling choose to transport their belongings by sea.
• The average cost of a move from Canada to Mexico is $6,500 CAD.
• More than 80% of Canadians who move to Mexico permanently settle in popular expat destinations such as Puerto Vallarta and Playa del Carmen.

General Facts

• Relocating services provide assistance and logistics for relocating belongings from Canada to Mexico.
• Professional movers have expertise in handling international moves, including customs regulations and documentation.
• Movers offer services such as packing, loading, transportation, and unloading of household items during the move.
• They ensure safe and secure transportation of belongings by using proper packaging materials and equipment.
• Hiring movers can help alleviate the stress and complexity of an international move, making the process smoother and more efficient.