How to ship blind box figure from China to Canada
A typical blind box figure parcel measures 10×7×7 cm and weighs 0.2 kg, but it bills at 0.2 kg (actual weight). Estimated cheapest line: ¥36–¥52 (C$7.68–C$11.09) by Economy air.
Volumetric Weight Calculator (/6000 & /5000)
Enter the box size and scale weight to see which one you will be billed for, and how much removing boxes or vacuum packing saves.
- Actual weight
- 0.2 kg
- Volumetric weight (/6000)
- 0.08 kg
- Chargeable weight
- 0.2 kg
Billed by actual weight.
After unboxing: 0.19 kg (9×6×6 cm)
Saves 0.01 kg of chargeable weight (≈ ¥0 on the standard air line).
1 kg consolidation meter
0.2 kg / 1 kgAdd 0.80 kg more to reach 1 kg.
Below 1 kg you still pay for the first-weight block: now about ¥27.5 per 100 g, at 1.5 kg about ¥6.9 per 100 g (75% less).
Dense items that fill the gap:
- Board game · ~1.2 kg
- Umbrella · ~0.4 kg
- LED light strip · ~0.35 kg
The new-user offer appears once your consolidated parcel reaches 1 kg.
Ship everything as one consolidated parcel. Never split into tiny parcels. The meter counts actual (scale) weight; prices use chargeable weight.
Blind box figure → Canada: the numbers
| Typical box | 10 × 7 × 7 cm (490 cm³) |
|---|---|
| Actual weight | 0.2 kg |
| Volumetric weight /6000 | 0.082 kg |
| Volumetric weight /5000 (express) | 0.098 kg |
| Chargeable weight | 0.2 kg (actual) |
| After unboxing / vacuum (−35% volume) | 0.189 kg → ¥36–¥52 |
| Canada rule | General cargo |
| Low-value tax rule | GST (5%, plus provincial PST/HST where applicable) · threshold 20 CAD |
Typical retail packaging sizes and weights estimated by the editor; your item may differ. Editorial estimate (not an official price) · checked 2026-11-13.
Estimated route prices for 0.2 kg
| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥45–¥65 | C$9.60–C$13.86 | 8–16 days | 0.5 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥36–¥52 | C$7.68–C$11.09 | 12–22 days | 0.5 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥70–¥110 | C$14.93–C$23.45 | 40–65 days | 5 kg |
Can blind box figure go to Canada?
Matched “blind box”
General cargo, but light and bulky — it will almost certainly be charged by volumetric weight.
Tip: Ask the warehouse to remove outer boxes or vacuum-pack it.
Related items: blinds General cargo
Canada customs & quarantine notes
- Low duty/tax relief: goods from China valued over CAD 20 are generally subject to GST/HST and applicable duty.
- CFIA restricts meat, egg, dairy, fresh produce, seeds and soil; processed snacks with meat are often refused.
- Lithium batteries must be installed in equipment; spare cells and power banks are not accepted by most air lines.
Goods valued at CAD 20 or less are relieved of duty and taxes. Above CAD 20, GST/HST and any duty apply (the higher CUSMA thresholds only cover US/Mexico-origin goods).
Source: CBSA Memorandum D8-2-16 — Courier Imports Remission (CAD 20 for non-US/Mexico goods) · checked 2026-11-13
Packing blind box figure for Canada
Keep the figure box only if you collect boxes; otherwise flatten. Removing about 35% of the volume changes the bill from 0.2 kg to 0.189 kg, roughly ¥0 less on Economy air.
Step by step
- Check the item: blind box figure ships to Canada as general cargo.
- Buy it on Taobao, Tmall, Pinduoduo, 1688 or JD and ship it to your forwarding warehouse with your identification code.
- Packing: Keep the figure box only if you collect boxes; otherwise flatten.
- Consolidate it with other items until the parcel passes 1 kg, then choose Economy air or another line.
- Declare the real item name and value for Canada customs.
China Shipping Cost Calculator — 9 Countries
Pick a destination, build a virtual consolidation basket or type a total weight, and compare estimated route prices in CNY and your local currency.
1 kg consolidation meter
0.2 kg / 1 kgAdd 0.80 kg more to reach 1 kg.
Below 1 kg you still pay for the first-weight block: now about ¥27.5 per 100 g, at 1.5 kg about ¥6.9 per 100 g (75% less).
Dense items that fill the gap:
- Board game · ~1.2 kg
- Umbrella · ~0.4 kg
- LED light strip · ~0.35 kg
The new-user offer appears once your consolidated parcel reaches 1 kg.
Ship everything as one consolidated parcel. Never split into tiny parcels. The meter counts actual (scale) weight; prices use chargeable weight.
| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥45–¥65 | C$9.60–C$13.86 | 8–16 days | 0.5 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥36–¥52 | C$7.68–C$11.09 | 12–22 days | 0.5 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥70–¥110 | C$14.93–C$23.45 | 40–65 days | 5 kg |
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship blind box figure from China to Canada?
A typical blind box figure parcel (10×7×7 cm, 0.2 kg) bills at 0.2 kg. Our editorial estimate is ¥36–¥52 (C$7.68–C$11.09) on Economy air, 12–22 days. Confirm the live price in your forwarder’s app.
Is blind box figure billed by volumetric weight?
Usually not. At 0.2 kg it is denser than its 0.082 kg volumetric weight, so it bills by actual weight. Keep the figure box only if you collect boxes; otherwise flatten.
Can I ship blind box figure to Canada?
In our checker, blind box figure ships to Canada as general cargo. General cargo, but light and bulky — it will almost certainly be charged by volumetric weight.