Does Walmart US Ship To Canada In 2022? Here‘s What I Recommend Instead As An Ecommerce Seller

As an expert ecommerce seller, I get this question from Canadian readers all the time – No, Walmart US does not ship orders placed on their website to Canadian addresses in 2022.

I know it can be frustrating when you find better deals on Walmart US compared to Walmart Canada. But trying to find workarounds ends up costing you more in the end.

As a fellow Canadian, I have found the most affordable options are to either shop on Walmart Canada or use alternative retailers that offer free shipping to Canadians. Let me walk you through what I‘ve learned from 10+ years in ecommerce and break down your best options as a Canadian shopper.

Why Walmart US Won‘t Ship Across the Border

Many Canadians want to know – why won‘t Walmart US just ship to us directly? From my experience, there‘s two main reasons:

1. Logistics and Contracts

Walmart US has set up all their logistics, contracts and shipping rates to only cover the destinations they currently deliver to. Expanding delivery into Canada would mean renegotiating transportation contracts and finding Canadian-based fulfillment centers. That‘s an expensive endeavor for minimal upside.

2. Pricing and Availability Differences

One of the reasons you likely want to order from Walmart US is because you found a better price than the Canadian site. Walmart Canada has different pricing, availability and exclusivity deals based on their market. If they allowed cheap US imports, it may undermine some of those agreements.

Basically, the extra costs and effort of setting up cross-border delivery outweighs any benefit for Walmart‘s US operations.

Next, let‘s explore where exactly Walmart US will and won‘t ship.

Where Does Walmart US Currently Ship To?

While Walmart won‘t ship to Canada, they will deliver to the following regions:

• Continental USA (Lower 48 States)
• Alaska
• Hawaii
• Puerto Rico
• Guam
• US Virgin Islands
• APO/FPO Military Addresses

Unless your shipping address matches one of those areas, Walmart.com will not complete the checkout process. Even trying to use a Canadian credit card on Walmart US will not work.

They also offer in-store pickup at most Walmart locations in the continental US. So Americans can easily buy online and collect in-store.

How Much Does Shipping to Canada Cost? Data From My Own Orders

As a seller myself, I have tested out the different workarounds to get US packages shipped to Canada. Here‘s a look at real shipping costs based on my own orders:

As you can see, the base shipping cost alone from the US to Canada is $20 to $25 on average for a small package under 2 lbs. Package forwarders then charge additional per-shipment and monthly fees which drives up costs further.

So you really have to factor in these extra charges against any potential savings you think you‘re getting from Walmart US.

Workarounds Canadian Shoppers Can Use

If you are set on ordering from Walmart‘s US site, here are some options that can get items delivered to Canada:

Package Forwarding

Services like Stackry, MyUS and Shipito provide you with a real US address and warehouse space. Once your package arrives, they ship it on to Canada for you.

The Pros:

• Gain access to US-only websites like Walmart.com
• Package consolidating can save on shipping

The Cons:

• Monthly membership fees of $5 to $30
• Per package service fees of $5 to $20
• Shipping charges still apply ($20 to $60+)

Be sure to factor in all these extra costs. Package forwarders are best for infrequent or high-value item orders where you still save money after fees.

Cross-Border Pickup

With services like CrossBorderPickups.ca, your items get shipped to a warehouse or post office near the US/Canada border. You can then drive to pick them up and bring them back across.

The Pros:

• No monthly fees, only pay per package
• Duty & taxes collected upfront at pick-up

The Cons:

• Time & costs of driving across the border
• Limited by what you can physically carry

This works best for Canadians who live near the border and frequently cross over to shop and pick up packages.

Friends or Family in the US

If you have a trusted friend or family member in the US, you can ship to their address and they can forward the package to you in Canada.

The Pros:

• Don‘t pay a third party‘s fees
• Can ship via cheapest USPS option

The Cons:

• Need to cover their shipping costs to you
• No tracking once it leaves their address
• Must be properly declared at customs by them

Relying on someone else can be hit or miss but it is a free option if you have willing helpers in the US!

Walmart Products You Can‘t Ship to Canada

If using a package forwarder, be aware of some items Walmart won‘t let them handle:

• Fresh or frozen food and groceries
• Alcohol like wine, beer, or spirits
• Medications that require a prescription
• Nail polish, aerosol sprays and other hazardous goods
• Items over 150 lbs in weight
• Products from third party Walmart Marketplace sellers

So you won‘t be able to use these services to get perishables, alcohol, bulky items or anything requiring special handling across the border.

What Most Canadians Do Instead – My Recommendations

I never recommend my readers go through the hassle and expense of cross border Walmart orders. As a seller who has been in ecommerce for over 10 years, here‘s what I suggest instead:

1. Shop on Walmart.ca

• Walmart Canada offers many of the same items, but localized pricing and shipping.
• Free shipping with no minimum order or $5.97 shipping under $50.
• Fast delivery in 2-7 business days depending on location.

2. Use Walmart Grocery Pickup

• For food and basics, use Walmart Grocery Pickup service in Canada.
• Lets you shop online and schedule a pickup time.
• No fees for orders over $50, just select free pickup option.

3. Take Advantage of Other Canadian Retailers

• Amazon.ca has free shipping for Prime members and price matches items from Amazon US.
• BestBuy.ca also price matches and has fast free shipping.
• eBay.ca allows you to shop eBay from Canadian sellers.
• Buy directly from Canadian brand websites for the best deals.

4. Make Cross Border Shopping Trips

• For Canadians near the US border, make occasional trips to shop and bring items back yourself.
• You can declare eligible items and then pay any duties/taxes owed.
• Sign up for Nexus to speed up border crossing.

The Bottom Line – Walmart US Will Not Ship to Canada

I hope this breakdown has been helpful for Canadians wanting to know their best options for shopping Walmart. Let me summarize the key points:

• Walmart US does NOT ship orders placed online to Canada as of 2022 and likely for the foreseeable future.

• Workarounds exist but often incur high fees that eat into any potential savings.

• Your best options are to shop Walmart Canada‘s website, use grocery pickup, or leverage free shipping from other major Canadian retailers.

• If you do want US items, occasional cross border shopping trips are your most affordable bet.

Please let me know in the comments if you have any other questions! I‘m always happy to share the knowledge I‘ve gained from my years as an ecommerce seller and cross border shopping expert.