Rates, Charges & Fees - Air Canada Cargo

general rates

Shipping costs vary significantly depending on your shipping requirements, destination and shipping solution. The following provides you with information about the rates, charges and fees for various shipping requirements. For personalized service and to discuss the options and pricing for your shipping needs, contact Air Canada Cargo directly.

rates: standard service

		SPECIAL COMMODITIES
Within Canada	Canada to USA	Within Canada SCR 0337 Seafood	Canada to USA SCR 0337 Seafood

Rates: Priority1 service

Canada

Within Canada	Canada to USA	AC Expedair
Within Canada AC Secure	Canada to USA AC Secure

United Kingdom & Ireland

United Kingdom

Ireland

Latin America & the Caribbean

Bogota	Buenos Aires	Sao Paulo	Lima	Mexico
Panama City	Puerto Plata & Punta Cana	Santiago	San Jose

France

Export Charges

All-In Rates

Please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office for rates not listed here, including:

Standard rates from Canada or the United States to international destinations
Priority1 rates from Canada or the United States to other international destinations
AC Compassion, AC Secure and AC Animals rates

Attention Freight Forwarders and Commercial Shippers: View House Air Waybill Rates

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Ground Handling - Canada

There are a variety of fees and charges for the various aspects of transport, including: ground handling services, customs, security screening, import/export charges, etc. The fees that apply depend on your shipping requirements

For personalized service and to discuss the options and pricing for your shipping needs, contact Air Canada Cargo directly.

Customs Export Charges - Per entry

Form

Code

Charge

Preparation of Canada Customs Export Entry (Form B-13)

$18.00

Presentation of other Customs documents (e.g., E-15, E-29B and Carnet)

$30.00

Preparation of Customs Manifest or Diversion Notice per entry

$10.00

Minimum charge per Customs Manifest or Diversion Notice

$20.00

Dangerous Goods Charges

Type

Code

Charge

Charge for shipments of restricted dangerous goods per unique UN/ID number

$75.00

Fee for additional occurrences of the same UN/ID number within a single shipment

One time additional $75.00

Dangerous goods in Excepted Quantities, per air waybill

$35.00

Radioactive materials in Excepted Packages, per air waybill

$35.00

Dry ice shipments (including dangerous goods being cooled by dry ice) , per air waybill

$35.00

Non-acceptance fee for dangerous goods shipments that do not pass the acceptance checklist, due to errors or omissions on the package(s) or documentation.
(will now also apply to consignments of section II partly regulated lithium ion/metal batteries packed in or with equipment).

$40.00

Check fee for lithium ion batteries (ELI)

FK-I

$40.00

Check fee for lithium metal batteries (ELM)

FK-M

$40.00

Security Screening Fees

All freight originating from Canada must be deemed secure according to the guidelines set by Transport Canada and the TSA. All freight not deemed secure must be carrier screened, and fees will apply as described below. Details can be found at the Security Screening page.

From Canada to International (code XB-X)
A security screening fee of CAD 0.17 per kilogram, subject to a minimum charge of CAD 20.00, will be assessed per shipment for unsecured cargo, based on chargeable weight.

Between Canada and the US (code XB-X)
A security screening fee of CAD / USD 0.17 per kilogram, subject to a minimum charge of CAD / USD 20.00, will be assessed per shipment for unsecured cargo, based on chargeable weight.

Shipments from Canada to the United States MUST have originated from a Registered Shipper AND must be screened either by an Approved Participant or the carrier (in this case, Air Canada Cargo). If screening is performed by the carrier, a cost of CAD / USD 0.17 per kilogram, subject to a minimum charge of CAD / USD 20.00 will apply. Shipments where the shipper is NOT registered cannot be accepted for travel to the USA on passenger flights.

From Canada to Canada (code XB-XD)
A security screening fee of CAD 0.17 per kilogram, subject to a minimum charge of CAD 10.00, will be assessed per shipment for unsecured cargo, based on chargeable weight.

Miscellaneous Export Charges

Type

Code

Charge

Assembly of two or more parts of shipment from one or more shippers

$20.00 per part

Shipment of articles of extraordinary value/valuable cargo (applicable for shipments within Canada and between Canada and the U.S.)

$40.00 per shipment

ADR Form completion for dangerous good shipments transiting through Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) by truck (effective January 18, 2016)

PR-R

$25.00 per shipment

Disbursement fees:

Domestic/transborder shipments:

3% of the advanced amount;
Advanced charges up to $100.00 will be allowed even though the air freight weight and valuation charge is less.

$10.00 minimum charge

International shipments:

10% of the advanced amount;
Advanced charges for international shipments up to $130.00 will be allowed even though the air freight and valuation charge is less.

$32.50 minimum charge

Additional Insurance - Code: IN

No minimum charge.
$0.30 per $100.00 of insured amount

Import Navcan Fee: Code: NS

PER KILO (chargeable weight)

$0.07

MINIMUM

$5.00

* Applies to shipments from outside the Americas only

Import Termination Charges - Code: CD

Shipments removed in bond

$80.00 per shipment

Preparation of shipments for Customs clearance

$80.00 per shipment

Miscellaneous Import Charges

Type

Code

Charge

Bank release

$55.00

Proof of delivery requests (no charge will be assessed when proof of delivery is provided in defense of a written claim)

$35.00

Reconsigning (re-waybilling) in-bond shipments:

To a Customs port in Canada other than the Customs Port of Entry (excluding preparation of customs diversion notice - Form A30)

$25.00 per shipment

To a foreign country, including preparation of Form B-14 for shipments to be re-waybilled and cross-reference made to the original AWB.

$25.00 per shipment

Release and delivery of multi-piece shipments:

When shipper, consignee or agent obtains a Customs release of separately Customs manifested and marked pieces, and takes delivery of a part of a multi-piece shipment, the Carrier shall assess a charge for each part released by Customs.

$15.00 per part

When shipper, consignee or agent obtains a Customs release of pieces not separately Customs manifested and marked, and takes delivery of a part of a multi-piece shipment, the Carrier shall assess a charge for each part released by Customs.

$30.00 per part

Cargo Storage Charges - Code: SR

Regular

Special Handling *

Minimum charge per shipment

$40.00

$85.00

Minimum charge per day

$15.00

$40.00

Rate per Kg

$0.28

$0.50

*For shipments requiring special handling including perishables, live animals, live plants, newspaper, magazines or any type of goods which require special attention outside the general accepted norms of warehousing.

Export:
Storage charges will apply when the carrier is requested to withhold a shipment, or a piece thereof, beyond midnight of the day following the day of receipt of the shipment or when the first piece is not accompanied by an air waybill or when all pieces are not received within 24 hours of receipt of the first piece.

Import:
For regular cargo, free storage for 10 days calculated from 00:01 a.m. on the day following the day of arrival (Check-in). For Friday arrivals, the first Saturday and national legal holiday falling on a Monday shall be excluded in determining when free storage time expires.

The following holidays are excluded from storage fees when they fall on a Monday: New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, St. Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec only), Canada Day, Civic Holiday (excluding Quebec), Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

For special handling cargo, free storage for 24 (twenty-four) hours calculated from 00:01 a.m. on the day following the day of arrival (Check-in).

General Charges

Type

Code

Charge

Service and handling fee
For domestic shipments within Canada

$15.00 per AWB
Effective April 9, 2018

Air waybill preparation fee*

AW-C

$40.00

Preparation includes:

The provision for Air Canada to produce an Air Waybill if none is presented.

*This fee does not apply for shipments tender as e-AWB or AC Expedair
*One-time fee per Air Waybill

Pharmacair Handling Fee

$75.00 per shipment

Air waybill and/or document copy/fax

$35.00 per copy

e-AWB domestic shipment fee:
Shipments tender as non E-AWB

MP-D

$40.00
Effective April 9, 2018

Fee for Amendments:
Request to amend participant information on an Air Waybill after acceptance (shipment data captured)

*One-time fee per request

$18.00

House Air Waybill data submission charge (ACI)

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI):
All House Air Waybill (HAWB) data submitted to Air Canada by EDI will be charged per HAWB.

$0.00

Documentation (Air Waybill/House Air Waybill) for Air Canada to enter data into its own CBSA reporting system:
All HAWB data that must be manually input by Air Canada will be charged per HAWB.

$20.00

Direct data transmission to CBSA by Forwarder:

No charge provided prior agreement has been reached with Air Canada

Important: all charges are subject to change without prior notice.

Ground Handling - United States

For personalized service and to discuss the options and pricing for your shipping needs, contact Air Canada Cargo directly.

Customs Export Charges Code: CH

Preparation of U.S. Shippers Export Declaration

$3.00 per entry

Preparation of Carrier's Certificate and Release Order (Form No. C-7529)

$3.00 per entry

Dangerous Goods Charges

Type

Code

Charge

Charge for shipments of restricted dangerous goods per UN/ID number

$90.00

Additional fee for multiple entries of the same UN/ID number

$90.00

Maximum charge per shipment

$270.00

Dangerous goods in Excepted Quantities, per air waybill

$25.00

Radioactive materials in Excepted Packages, per air waybill

$25.00

Dry ice shipments (including dangerous goods being cooled by dry ice) , per air waybill

$25.00

Check fee for lithium ion batteries (ELI)

FK-I

$40.00

Check fee for lithium metal batteries (ELM)

FK-M

$40.00

Non--acceptance fee for dangerous goods shipments that do not pass the acceptance checklist, due to errors or omissions on the package(s) or documentation.
(will now also apply to consignments of section II partly regulated lithium ion/metal batteries packed in or with equipment).

$40.00

Security Screening Fees

Between the US and Canada/International (code XB-X)
A security screening fee of CAD / USD 0.15 per kilogram, subject to a minimum charge of CAD / USD 20.00, will be assessed per shipment for unsecured cargo, based on actual weight.

Miscellaneous Export Charges

Type

Code

Charge

Shipment of articles of extraordinary value/valuable cargo (applicable for shipments to Canada).

$50.00 per shipment

ADR Form completion for dangerous good shipments transiting through Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) by truck (effective January 18, 2016)

PR-R

$25.00 per shipment

Disbursement fees:

Shipments to Canada:

3% of the advanced amount;
Advanced charges up to $100.00 will be allowed even though the air freight weight and valuation charge is less.

$10.00 minimum charge

International shipments:

10% of the advanced amount;
Advanced charges for international shipments up to $100.00 will be allowed even though the air freight and valuation charge is less.

$20.00 minimum charge

Additional Insurance - Code: IN

No minimum charge.
$0.30 per $100.00 of insured amount

Miscellaneous Import Charges

Type

* Fees may vary by station/ground handling agent, please check with the local office.

Code

Charge

Shipments removed in bond per Master Air Waybill

$70.00

Presentation of shipments for Customs Clearance per Master Air Waybill or House Air Waybill

$70.00

Partial delivery charge per House Airway Bill

$25.00

Proof of delivery requests (no charge will be assessed when proof of delivery is provided in defense of a written claim)

$25.00

Release and delivery of multi-piece shipments:

* Fees may vary by station/ground handling agent, please check with the local office.

$25.00 per part

Cargo Storage Charges Code: SR

Regular

Special Handling *

Minimum charge per shipment

$70.00

Rate per Kg

$0.25

Import:
For regular cargo, free storage for 72 (seventy-two) hours calculated from 00:01 a.m. on the day following the day of arrival (Check-in). For Fridays arrivals, the first Saturday and national legal holiday shall be excluded in determining when free storage time expires.

General Charges

Type

Code

Charge

Air waybill preparation fee*

AW-C

$40.00

Preparation includes:

The provision for Air Canada to produce an AWB if none is presented.

*This fee does not apply for e-AWB shipments
*One-time fee per Air Waybill

For any inaccurate AWB information that will need to be amended by Air Canada.

$20.00

Pharmacair Handling Fee

$75.00 per shipment

Air waybill and/or document copy/fax

$35.00 per copy

Fee for Amendments:
Request to amend participant information on an AWB after acceptance (shipment data captured)

*One-time fee per request

$20.00

House Air Waybill data submission charge (ACI)

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI):
All House Air Waybill (HAWB) data submitted to Air Canada by EDI will be charged per HAWB.

$0.00

Documentation (Air Waybill/House Air Waybill) for Air Canada to enter data into its own CBSA reporting system:
All HAWB data that must be manually input by Air Canada will be charged per HAWB.

$20.00

Direct data transmission to CBSA by Forwarder:

No charge provided prior agreement has been reached with Air Canada

Important: all charges are subject to change without prior notice.

Ground Handling - United Kingdom

For personalized service and to discuss the options and pricing for your shipping needs, contact Air Canada Cargo directly.

Export Charges: Charge

£ per kg

£ min.

Charges will be calculated on the chargeable weight applicable to each air waybill (master and house) and are minimum charges which may be increased if additional work or expense is involved.

Standard charge for processing and handling International, EU transhipments, excluding through air waybills:

Loose cargo

11 p.

23.00

Unitized cargo

Rate class 1

55.00

Rate classes 2 to 6

55.00

Rate classes 7 to 9

40.00

Security Screening per consignment (mail and cargo)

Primary screening method - per consignment

15p

17.00

Additional screening method – per consignment

15p

17.00

If both primary and additional screening methods are adopted, both charges are applicable

Dangerous goods acceptance check (per air waybill)

Up to 10 pieces or 10 UN numbers

44.00

For each additional piece or UN number

1.60

Dry ice shipments

29.00

Dangerous goods in excepted quantities

29.00

Radioactive materials excepted packages

29.00

Re-check charge

40.00

Note: An additional £5.00 per certificate will be charged when a dangerous goods shipment exceeds three dangerous goods certificates.

Preparation and completion of Customs formalities - Completion of Customs Declaration (NES)

Low value, non-stat, transshipments

32.00

Presentation of documentation (NES) upon request

25.00

Where Customs examination is required

35.00

Air waybill preparation

14.00

CCA penalty fee for under-declared volume

120.00

Charges to amend Air waybill

40.00

Labelling - Including bar code labelling

1.45 per label

7.50

Witness loading

160.00

Lithium battery safety check (per air waybill)

Up to 10 pieces or 10 UN numbers

26.00

For each additional piece or UN number

1.35
Import charges: Charge

£ per kg

£ min.

Processing and handling of all terminating shipments, transfers to other bonds/ERTS, and through HAWBs having arrived as part of a consolidation:

Loose cargo

18 p.

37.00

Unitized cargo

13 p.

37.00

Transshipments including inter-airport related removals - limited to other Airline Transit Sheds within the boundaries of LHR.

Free of charge

Free of charge

Special cargo

Animal quarantine/Pet passport

At cost

BIP

At cost

Environmental health charges

At cost

Customs overtime

At cost

Cold storage

At cost

Processing of bank delivery orders

18.00

Destruction of consignments at the request of a shipper, airline or health authority

At cost
General charges: Charge

£ per kg

£ min.

Storage charges

Import Shipments:
Charge applied per 100 kg, per day.
24 hours of free storage, calculated starting at 23:59 on the day Status One is set on the shipment.

Please note: Import consignments cleared and delivered split or as part shipments will have storage charges applied to EACH part with the appropriate minimum applied.

14.00

14.00

Export Shipments:
Freight will not be accepted more than 48 hours before booked day of departure, otherwise storage will be incurred.
Charge applied per 100 kg, per day after the first 24 hours as detailed above.

14.00

14.00

Special handling and security coverage (excluding valuable surcharge cargo)

160.00

160.00

House Air waybill data submission charge (ACI)

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI):

All house air waybills (HAWBs) data submitted to Air Canada by EDI will be charged per HAWB.

5.00

For any inaccurate information that will need to be amended by Air Canada.

14.00

Documentation (Air waybill/House Air waybill) for Air Canada to enter data into its own CBSA reporting system:

All HAWB data that must be manually input by Air Canada will be charged per HAWB

14.00

Direct data transmission to CBSA by Forwarder:

No charge provided prior agreement has been reached with Air Canada

Re-build or Re-contour shipper built ULD

120.00

ULD demurrage

Charge per 24-hour period (or fraction thereof) where a ULD has not been returned to the carrier, after the original 48 period after receipt of the ULD by the consignee.

15.00

Important: all charges are subject to change without prior notice.

Ground Handling - Germany

For personalized service and to discuss the options and pricing for your shipping needs, contact Air Canada Cargo directly.

Security screening: Charge

EUR per kg

Minimum

Maximum

Security screening per consignment

0.10

25.00

750.00
Veterinary Examination: Type of service

Base Unit

EURO(€)

For inspection upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Per 30 minutes

80.00

Animals - destination airport: Frankfurt (FRA)

Per shipment

50.00

Perishable goods - destination airport: Frankfurt (FRA)

Per shipment

60.00

Envirotainer handling

Per ULD

50.00

VAL, valuable consignment locally

Per shipment

250.00

Preferred check-in for non-PRI

Per shipment (exception priority shipments "EXI")

Per piece

6.00
(60.00 min./200.00 max.)
Atlas (Customs Reporting): Type of service

Base Unit

EURO(€)

Atlas charges

Per shipment

17.50

Deconsolidation

HAWB – Atlas charge

Per HAWB

3.00

Breakdown as per house manifest

Per kg

0.07
25.00 minimum

Breakdown of shipper-loaded ULD

Per kg of actual weight

0.05
AVI - Live Animals: Type of service

Base Unit

EURO(€)

Cleaning of AVI pallets

Per pallet

120.00

Overnight charge for Animal Lounge (dogs or cats)

Per animal /per day

Please request quote

Overnight charge for Animal Lounge (exotics)

Per animal /per day

Please request quote
Truck Loading: Type of service

Base Unit

EURO(€)

Loading of trucks

Per kg

0.05 (20.00 min.)

Loading of shipper-built units

Per pallet

40.00

Per container

30.00

Direct shipments per truck, including preparation of T1 (coordination necessary with receiving station)

Per shipment

95.00
Storage Rental: Type of service

Base Unit

EURO(€)

Storage (maximum duration of storage free of charge 24 working day hours and starts at 8:00 a.m. of the day following receipt of shipment. Saturdays count as working days.)

Per kg

0.04

Storage charge per shipment and day

16.00 min.
General Charges: Type of service

Base Unit

EURO(€)

House Air Waybill data submission charge (ACI)

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI):
All House Air Waybills (HAWBs) data submitted to Air Canada by EDI will be charged per HAWB.

Per HAWB

2.50

For any inaccurate information that will need to be amended by Air Canada.

CK

12.50

Documentation (Air Waybill/ House Air Waybill) for Air Canada to enter data into its own CBSA reporting system: all HAWB that must be manually input by Air Canada will be charged.

Per HAWB

15.00

Direct data transmission to CBSA by Forwarder:

No charge will be incurred if prior agreement has been made with Air Canada.

Important: All charges are subject to change without prior notice. VAT (value added tax) applies to all of the above fees, with the exception of the initial Atlas entry fee (Customs system entry).

AC Animals Rates, Charges & Fees

Dogs and Cats Traveling Within North America

The following flat rates apply based on the size and dimensional weight of your pet’s kennel. The rates are based on standard kennel sizes, but kennels vary. If your kennel doesn’t match the dimensions exactly, rates will be according to the closest sizing. For any questions, please contact one of our AC Animals agents:

1-800-387-4865 or Cargo.customerservice@aircanada.ca within Canada
Shipping from the United States
Shipping from outside Canada and the U.S.

Rate includes the cost of transportation. Taxes, terminal fees and comfort stops are additional charges that may apply.

DOMESTIC RATES (WITHIN CANADA)

KENNEL SIZE	APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS (L x W x H in centimeters)	KENNEL DIMENSIONAL WEIGHT	RATE (CAD)
Extra Small	53 x 40 x 38	0-14 kg	$170.00
Small	68 x 51 x 48	15-29 kg	$205.00
Medium	81 x 56 x 58	30-44 kg	$255.00
Large	91 x 61 x 66	45-64 kg	$305.00
Extra Large	102 x 69 x 76	65-99 kg	$350.00
Giant	122 x 81 x 89	100+ kg	$500.00

TRANSBORDER RATES (CANADA TO/FROM US)

KENNEL SIZE	APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS (L x W x H in centimeters)	KENNEL DIMENSIONAL WEIGHT	RATE*
Extra Small	53 x 40 x 38	0-14 kg	$245.00
Small	68 x 51 x 48	15-29 kg	$290.00
Medium	81 x 56 x 58	30-44 kg	$417.00
Large	91 x 61 x 66	45-64 kg	$518.00
Extra Large	102 x 69 x 76	65-99 kg	$633.00
Giant	122 x 81 x 89	100+ kg	$650.00

* Rates are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) for shipments originating in Canada and in US Dollars (USD) for shipments originating in the United States.

Dogs and Cats Traveling Outside North America, and All Other Animals

Charges for the shipment of animals are based on:

The origin and destination of the shipment
The type of animal being shipped
The actual or dimensional combined weight of the animal and kennel/container, whichever is greater. For instructions on how to calculate dimensional weight, please consult our How To Calculate Dimensional Weight(.pdf) guide.

The overall rate for a shipment needs to be confirmed by an AC Animals agent. Please contact us at:

1-800-387-4865 or Cargo.customerservice@aircanada.ca within Canada
Shipping from the United States
Shipping from outside Canada and the U.S.

Terminal Fees

Terminal fees cover the processing of your animal either within the facility, or through Customs. Within Canada, that fee is $80.00 CAD per shipment, and in the US, it is $70.00 USD per shipment.

Security Screening Fee

All animals shipped as cargo need to be security screened. The security screening fee in Canada is $0.17 CAD per kilogram and $0.15 USD in the US, with a minimum charge of $20.00. The fee is charged at the station your animal departs from and is based on the actual weight of your animal and its kennel.

Comfort Stops

Air Canada Cargo requires a comfort stop for cats and dogs under the following conditions:

If the animal's journey includes a connection time that is longer than 6 hours, whether the connection time is part of the itinerary or due to severe weather or other event beyond Air Canada Cargo's control.
If the animal is not retrieved from the destination after 4 hours

Under these circumstances, the animal will be sent to a kennel or veterinarian service and fees will apply.

All fees incurred due to an unplanned overnight kennel are assumed by the shipper. Air Canada Cargo provides no compensation.
The shipper and consignee are notified of the charges, which are added to the air waybill by the station where the overnight kenneling occurs.
All overnight charges are collected from the consignee at destination.

Other Charges

Other charges may apply if an animal is not retrieved within the tender and retrieval times specified for the destination.

Payment

Methods of Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express); debit cards (at stations equipped with point of sale machines). Please note that cash and cheques are not accepted as form of payment.
All payments for animal shipments must be made at the time of tender at the origin station.
An animal shipment can be sent collect if the shipper provides a valid Air Canada Cargo account number for the consignee.
Shipments of insects (such as live bees) and aquatic life forms (such as live tropical fish, coral), can be sent collect even if the consignee does not have an Air Canada Cargo account.

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Other Fees

Depending on your shipping requirements and special handling needs, additional miscellaneous fees may apply. This includes potential fees for value-added services, optional add-ons and service enhancements.

For personalized service and to discuss the options and pricing for your shipping needs, contact Air Canada Cargo directly.

Cool Chain: Container Leases
Cool Chain: Refrigeration
There is an additional charge for the handling and storage of game meat using refrigeration until time for transport.
- For shipments originating in Gander, a charge of $25 CAD is applicable per shipment.
- For shipments originating in Deer Lake, a charge of $35 CAD is applicable per shipment.
AC Secure: Valuation Charge
All valuable shipments are assessed a valuation charge calculated as a percentage of the declared value for air transport.
AC Secure: Handling Fee
Valuable shipments within Canada and between USA and Canada are assessed a flat valuable handling fee in addition to the valuation charge.