Shipping to Veracruz and central Mexico
Veracruz, on the Gulf of Mexico, is Mexico's oldest and one of its busiest ports. It is the main gateway for Mexico City, about 400 km inland, and for central Mexico, including Puebla and Querétaro.
Practical tips. Mexicans returning after at least two years abroad and foreigners with residence can import used household goods (menaje de casa) duty-free with a certificate from a Mexican consulate in Canada and an inventory in Spanish. A licensed Mexican customs broker is required for clearance.
Many Canadians retire in central Mexico, around San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara and Lake Chapala; from Veracruz the cargo continues by road. Plan for the rainy season from June to October, when Gulf storms can delay ships.
Veracruz is also known for its coffee and carnival.
Shipping rates from Canada to Veracruz
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veracruz | USD 8 / cu ft 50 days · min. USD 578.11 | USD 8 / cu ft 45 days · min. USD 576.54 | USD 12 / cu ft 59 days · min. USD 716.63 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 578.11; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 830.12. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Mexico: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Mexico: Altamira (389 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Mexico.
Rates valid October 1–31, 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.