New international letter-post postage rates

Summary#

These final regulations amend the International Letter-post Items Regulations to set new per-item postage rates for certain international letter-post weight categories. The change was made by Canada Post Corporation and took effect on January 13, 2020.

What it does#

• Replaces part of Item 1 (Column II) in Schedule IV of the International Letter-post Items Regulations with new per-item rates for specific weight bands.

• The new rates (per item) are listed by weight band. The source labels them under two subgroups; the regulation text uses item numbers ((a)(i), (a)(ii), (b)(i), (b)(ii)). The source does not explain in plain language what those subgroups represent, so the list below shows the raw bands and prices:

  • (a)(i)
    • 30 g or less — $1.30
    • more than 30 g but not more than 50 g — $1.94
  • (a)(ii)
    • 100 g or less — $3.19
    • more than 100 g but not more than 200 g — $5.57
    • more than 200 g but not more than 500 g — $11.14
  • (b)(i)
    • 30 g or less — $2.71
    • more than 30 g but not more than 50 g — $3.88
  • (b)(ii)
    • 100 g or less — $6.39
    • more than 100 g but not more than 200 g — $11.14
    • more than 200 g but not more than 500 g — $22.28

Who's affected#

• People and businesses who send international letter-post items through Canada Post Corporation. That includes individuals mailing letters or small parcels and online sellers who ship small goods overseas.
• It is not clear from the text which specific products or service names correspond to the regulation’s subgroup labels ((a)(i), (b)(ii), etc.). If you need to know exactly which of your mailings these rates apply to, check Canada Post’s product descriptions or ask Canada Post.

Why it matters#

• These rules change how much you pay to send certain international letters and small items. The per-item cost shown above is what will be charged after January 13, 2020.
• For frequent shippers or businesses, small per-item changes can add up and may affect shipping charges, pricing, or courier choices.
• For casual users, the change may mean slightly higher or lower postage for particular weight ranges; check the specific rate that matches your item’s weight.