Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Serbia
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 Belgrade. The rate starts at USD 7 per cubic foot to Belgrade, and the carrier estimates 37–47 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
The tariff requires a detailed signed commercial invoice, certificates of origin and other special certificates, and a packing material declaration, and import restrictions apply. Serbian citizens returning after living abroad can import used household goods with exemptions.
Serbia is not an EU member, so it applies its own customs tariff and VAT; Serbian translations of the invoice may be requested.
Serbia applies its own customs tariff, based on the HS system, and import VAT of 20 % on most goods and 10 % on some basic goods. The consignee needs to be a registered business with a Serbian tax identification number (PIB). Belgrade and Novi Sad are growing centres for IT and manufacturing companies; products that need Serbian conformity certificates must have them before the cargo is cleared, so check this before the invoice is issued.
Commercial cargo rates to Serbia
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | USD 7 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 650.40 | USD 7 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 654.59 | USD 9 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 711.38 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Belgrade
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 650.40
- 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 Serbia.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Belgrade
- From Toronto: USD 710.03, about 37 days
- From Montreal: USD 710.03, about 37 days
- From Vancouver: USD 837.18, about 47 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Belgrade. 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 650.40 to Belgrade, against USD 650.40 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 Serbia 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 Serbia. 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 Serbia
- Detailed Signed Commercial Invoice Required
- Certificates of Origin, Special Certificates and Packing Material Required
- Import Restrictions
- ISPM 15 Packing Requlations Apply
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 Serbia.
Shipping to Serbia 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 Serbia?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Belgrade costs about USD 710.03 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Serbia need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Serbia 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.