Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Mauritius
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 Port Louis. The rate starts at USD 6 per cubic foot to Port Louis, and the carrier estimates 55–55 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Port Louis, the capital, is the island's only commercial port and the destination in the tariff.
Mauritians returning after living abroad and foreigners with a residence or occupation permit can usually import used household goods with duty exemptions from the Mauritius Revenue Authority; biosecurity checks apply to food, plants and wood.
Commercial importers in Mauritius need a Business Registration Number and declarations are filed electronically through the TradeNet system, usually by a customs broker. VAT is 15 % on most goods, and many basic and industrial products carry no customs duty. Some goods, such as food, plants, medicines and telecommunication equipment, need an import permit or clearance from the relevant authority before arrival, so the invoice and permits should be ready before the cargo sails.
Commercial cargo rates to Mauritius
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Louis | USD 8 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 547.56 | USD 8 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 547.56 | USD 6 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 476.92 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Vancouver to Port Louis
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 476.92
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 646.46
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,027.91
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 Mauritius.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Port Louis
- From Toronto: USD 773.61, about 55 days
- From Montreal: USD 773.61, about 55 days
- From Vancouver: USD 646.46, about 55 days
Vancouver is the least expensive gateway to Port Louis, Toronto the fastest: 0 days quicker for USD 127.15 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 476.92 to Port Louis, against USD 476.92 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 Mauritius 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 Mauritius. 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 Mauritius
- 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 Mauritius.
Shipping to Mauritius by service
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 Mauritius?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Vancouver to Port Louis costs about USD 646.46 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Mauritius need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Mauritius 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.