Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to Sarajevo. The rate starts at USD 7 per cubic foot to Sarajevo, and the carrier estimates 33–43 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Every shipment needs a commercial invoice and freight must be prepaid in Canada. Returning citizens moving their household back home can usually import used goods free of duty with proof of residence abroad; the consignee should check the current rules with the Indirect Taxation Authority.
Most cargo for Sarajevo arrives through the Croatian port of Ploče or through Rijeka and crosses a border on the way, so transit documents and a correct commercial invoice are important. Diaspora families in Canada often send household goods and gifts home; mark each box clearly and keep the value within the declared amount, since Bosnian customs checks gift shipments carefully.
Invoices for Bosnian importers. Every commercial consignment to Sarajevo needs a commercial invoice, and the cargo must sit on ISPM 15 treated pallets or in stamped crates. A1 books consignments with an invoice value of up to CAD 2,000, without dangerous goods, delivered to our warehouse already palletized.
Commercial cargo rates to Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo | USD 8 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 707.93 | USD 7 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 656.46 | USD 10 / cu ft 43 days · min. USD 766.54 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Montreal to Sarajevo
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 656.46
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 710.03
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,155.06
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Sarajevo
- From Toronto: USD 773.61, about 33 days
- From Montreal: USD 710.03, about 33 days
- From Vancouver: USD 900.76, about 43 days
Montreal is the least expensive gateway to Sarajevo, Toronto the fastest: 0 days quicker for USD 63.58 more. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 656.46 to Sarajevo, against USD 656.46 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Bosnia and Herzegovina classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Freight Prepaid Only
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Shipping to Bosnia and Herzegovina by service
- All shipping to Bosnia and Herzegovina: rates and destinations
- Personal effects shipping to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Canada
A1 services from Canada: Ocean LCL shipping, personal effects, commercial cargo, air freight (on request).
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Montreal to Sarajevo costs about USD 710.03 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Bosnia and Herzegovina need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Bosnia and Herzegovina require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.