Diwali service notice, 7–15 November 2026

iWishBag celebrates the festival of lights

Let there be
a little more light.

Happy Diwali. Wishing you brighter beginnings,
warm gatherings, and a home full of joy.

Devotional illustration of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha with lit diyas

WITH LOVE, iWishBag

Plan your holiday shopping

Here’s what to expect.

07—15NOVEMBER 2026

Paused for the holiday

  • Assisted quotes

    Price estimates that need a team member’s help.

  • Human customer support

    Replies and assistance from our support team.

  • Deliveries to Nepal

    Delivery to customers in Nepal is paused.

  • Deliveries to India

    Delivery to customers in India is paused.

Open as usual

  • Automatic quotes

    Get an instant price estimate online.

  • Purchases

    We continue buying items from stores for your orders.

  • AI customer support

    Our AI assistant remains available to answer questions.

  • Warehouses

    Our warehouses continue receiving and handling packages.

  • Dispatch

    We continue sending packages onward from our warehouses. Deliveries to customers in Nepal and India remain paused.

  • Deliveries to all other destinations

    Deliveries outside Nepal and India continue as usual.

Only the services listed as paused are affected.
AI support is available throughout the holiday.

Canada · United States retailer

How to buy from Amazon US in Canada

Yes. Amazon US ships to Canada itself, but freight and import duty are billed separately. Transit is 4-7 days after dispatch from our United States warehouse. No delivered order on this route yet: your quote adds item price, freight by weight, duty and tax into one CAD total before you pay.

Get exact price: United States to Canada

Last verified · Written by Raunak Bohra, Founder & CEO · Reviewed by the iWishBag operations team against delivered orders

Amazon US ships to Canada, but freight and import duty land as separate surprises. iWishBag quotes one all-inclusive CAD landed cost, consolidates several orders into one parcel, and delivers door-to-door in 4-7 days.

Origin
United States
Destination
Canada
Transit
4-7 days
Currency
CAD (C$)

First published 2026-04-29 · Last verified 2026-10-14

How to buy from Amazon US and ship to Canada

  1. 1

    Find your Amazon US product

    Browse Amazon US (https://www.amazon.com) for the item you want. Copy the product URL — iWishBag accepts links from every product page on Amazon US.

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the Amazon US URL, and pick Canada as your delivery destination. Add size, color, and quantity if relevant.

  3. 3

    Get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in CAD

    iWishBag returns the full landed cost — product price, United States domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight, customs duty for Canada, and any FX. Quote shown in CAD (C$).

  4. 4

    Pay in CAD with card

    Approve the quote and pay using card, PayPal — whichever is most convenient for you in Canada.

  5. 5

    iWishBag buys the product on your behalf

    Once payment clears, iWishBag purchases the item from Amazon US, consolidates it at our United States origin warehouse, and prepares it for international shipment.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to Canada

    iWishBag handles export, international transit, Canada customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 4-7 days from United States. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why buy from Amazon US via iWishBag in Canada?

  • iWishBag serves the South Asian and SEA diaspora in Canada who want products from Flipkart, Myntra, Daraz, Rakuten, and other origin-only retailers.

  • iWishBag handles Canada CBSA customs paperwork including GST/HST and provincial sales tax where applicable.

  • Last-mile delivery covers Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, and other major cities.

Canada customs

Canada applies GST/HST plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles CBSA clearance.

Source: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

About Amazon US

Amazon US is the world's largest online retailer. iWishBag forwards from Amazon US for shoppers in Canada who want access to its catalog without paying for an international account or a freight forwarder separately.

Popular things to buy from Amazon US for Canada

Popular Amazon US categories shipped to Canada include Electronics, Books and Apparel. iWishBag buys each order, consolidates it at our United States warehouse, and ships to Canada with Canada customs duty and local import taxes folded into a single CAD (C$) price — paid with card and delivered in about 4-7 days.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen)

Electronics · typically around $249 on Amazon US

Reaches Canada in about 4-7 days — landed cost quoted in CAD before you pay.

Kindle Paperwhite

Electronics · typically around $160 on Amazon US

Reaches Canada in about 4-7 days — landed cost quoted in CAD before you pay.

Levi's 501 Original jeans

Apparel · typically around $60 on Amazon US

Reaches Canada in about 4-7 days — landed cost quoted in CAD before you pay.

  • Electronics
  • Books
  • Apparel
  • Home
  • Beauty
  • Toys

iWishBag vs buying from Amazon US direct vs other forwarders

iWishBagAmazon US directMailbox forwarders (Shipito, MyUS)
Delivers to CanadaYes, door to doorYes, from Amazon US's own checkoutYes, via its United States warehouse (California and Oregon)
Who places the orderiWishBag buys it for youYou, on the store's checkoutYou, or Shipito Assisted Purchase: $8.50 per 10 items + 4.3% processing + 8% commission
Import duty and taxIncluded in your quote before you paySet by Canada customs; check the store's checkout termsMyUS: collected by the delivering carrier unless you prepay (DDP)
Price you approveOne all-in CAD totalItem and shipping; duty may followPurchase and forwarding fees billed separately

Sources (checked 14 October 2026): Amazon US website · Canada customs (www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca) · Shipito Assisted Purchase fees · Shipito warehouse locations · MyUS duties and taxes help. iWishBag delivery times and prices come from delivered orders.

Duties, taxes and delivery to Canada

Duty-free below
CAD 150 (courier from US/MX); CAD 20 otherwise
VAT/GST-free below
CAD 40 (courier from US/MX); CAD 20 otherwise
Standard VAT/GST
5% GST + provincial
Typical transit
4-7 days door-to-door
You pay in
CAD (card, PayPal)

CUSMA raised courier thresholds for shipments from the US and Mexico only; postal imports and other origins keep the old CAD 20 line.

Canada applies GST/HST plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles CBSA clearance.

De-minimis thresholds for 60+ countries

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazon US ship directly to Canada?+
Yes. Amazon US delivers to Canada from its own checkout, but international freight, customs duty and card FX are charged separately and often only at delivery. iWishBag quotes one all-inclusive CAD landed cost up front, consolidates several Amazon US orders into one parcel, and handles customs clearance in Canada for you.
How much does it cost to ship from Amazon US to Canada?+
Your total is the Amazon US item price plus international shipping from United States, Canada customs duty (the rate depends on the product's HS code), and any FX — all shown up front in CAD (C$). iWishBag calculates the exact landed cost before you pay, so there are no surprise charges at Canada customs. Delivery runs about 4-7 days.
What do people in Canada usually order from Amazon US?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) (typically around $249 on Amazon US), Kindle Paperwhite (typically around $160 on Amazon US), Levi's 501 Original jeans (typically around $60 on Amazon US). Each ships from United States to Canada in about 4-7 days, with the full landed cost — item price, freight, Canada customs duty and FX — quoted up front in CAD (C$) before you pay.
What does the iWishBag quote include?+
Every iWishBag quote for Canada is all-inclusive: the Amazon US product price, United States domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight to Canada, customs duty, and any FX conversion. There are no surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from Amazon US to Canada?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from United States to Canada is 4-7 days from payment. Lane times vary slightly by category and Canada customs queue.
How is customs duty calculated for Canada?+
Canada applies GST/HST plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles CBSA clearance. (Source: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in Canada?+
iWishBag accepts card, PayPal — quote and payment in CAD.
Can iWishBag buy any product on Amazon US?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on Amazon US, including Electronics, Books, Apparel, Home, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables) are evaluated case by case.
Is iWishBag a legitimate company?+
Yes. iWishBag is operated by IWISHBAG PTE LTD (Singapore UEN 202347947E), founded in 2014 by Raunak Bohra and headquartered at 2 Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, Singapore. iWishBag has served customers across 80+ countries continuously since 2014.

Ready to order?

Paste a Amazon US link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in CAD, and have it delivered to Canada in about 4-7 days.