Shipping to Canada has its own set of rules, and they differ depending on whether your package travels by air or by sea. Here's a quick breakdown.
Sea cargo restrictions generally cover alcoholic drinks, dairy products, perishables, fragile items like glass, yam, bleaching cream, and certain dried proteins like ponmo, dried fish, and dried snails.
Air cargo restrictions are broader and include items like bleaching cream, leaves, kilishi, gold jewelry, locust beans (iru), meat products, dairy, prescription drugs, fresh fruit, herbs, and even certain branded food products.
These lists describe Tianah's own service policy for each route. They are not a full statement of Canadian import law, so confirm your items with our team.
What ships well: Approved dry food items, packaged non-perishable goods, personal effects, and commercial shipments that meet documentation requirements move smoothly through both sea and air channels.
The most common mistake we see? Customers assume what worked for a sea shipment will also work for air cargo, but the two have different restricted-item lists entirely. Always check which method you're using before you pack.
See our full Canada shipping guidelines for the complete list, or contact us if you're not sure whether your item is shippable.
Frequently asked questions
Do air and sea shipments to Canada have the same restricted items?
No. The air and sea lists for Canada are different, so confirm which method you are using before you pack. Both lists are in our shipping guidelines.
What ships well to Canada?
Approved dry food items, packaged non-perishable goods, personal effects, and commercial shipments that meet documentation requirements move smoothly through both sea and air channels.
What if I am not sure an item can be shipped?
Contact Tianah before you pack and share your item list so the team can confirm.
