Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Romania
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 Bucharest. The rate starts at USD 5 per cubic foot to Bucharest, and the carrier estimates 37–47 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Romania applies EU rules: used household goods of people moving from outside the EU are free of duty and VAT. A commercial invoice is required and personal effects are accepted on carrier approval.
Constanța is the largest port on the Black Sea, and the rail link to Bucharest is about 225 km. Many Romanian-Canadian families send household goods and gifts home; personal shipments should include an inventory and, for a move, proof of the new residence. Commercial importers need an EORI number.
Romania uses the leu, and Romanian VAT on imports is applied in addition to EU duty for commercial goods.
Commercial importers in Romania declare goods with an EORI number and their Romanian tax code (CUI). Duty follows the EU Common Customs Tariff for the HS code of each invoice line, and Romanian import VAT, at the standard rate of 21 % since August 2025, is calculated on the customs value plus duty and freight.
Commercial cargo rates to Romania
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | USD 5 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 724.16 | USD 5 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 735.93 | USD 8 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 844.99 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Bucharest
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 724.16
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 724.16
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 900.76
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 Romania.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Bucharest
- From Toronto: USD 724.16, about 37 days
- From Montreal: USD 735.93, about 37 days
- From Vancouver: USD 844.99, about 47 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Bucharest. 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 724.16 to Bucharest, against USD 724.16 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 Romania 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 Romania. 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 Romania
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval
- 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 Romania.
Shipping to Romania by service
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Romania?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Bucharest costs about USD 724.16 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Romania need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Romania 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.