Newfoundland Equipment and Oversize Load Transport

Shipping Your Equipment From The U.S. to Newfoundland and Labrador

You might have questions when it comes to shipping your equipment from the U.S. to Newfoundland and Labrador, especially if this is the first time. 

No problem!

At Heavy Haulers, we're experts in shipping your equipment and oversize loads from the U.S. to Newfoundland and Labrador. Here's what you need to know:

Permits and Paperwork

Shipping equipment across the border means you'll need the right permits. Newfoundland and Labrador has specific requirements for oversize and overweight loads, including:

• • Single Trip Permits for non-divisible loads exceeding legal dimensions or weights.
• • Routing Approvals based on bridge weights, clearances, and road conditions.
• • Commercial Invoices and Customs Documentation for border clearance.
• • Carrier Codes and PARS Labels for Canadian customs tracking.

Our team handles every detail, from obtaining permits to submitting cross-border documents, ensuring your equipment moves legally and efficiently.

Duties, Tariffs, and Taxes

1. Customs Duties
   • • Most used machinery and equipment is duty-free under the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), provided it meets the rules of origin requirements.
   • • Brand-new equipment or equipment made outside the U.S. might still be subject to duty rates, typically ranging from 5% to 9.5%, depending on the classification.
2. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
   • • All imported goods into Canada are subject to 5% GST, calculated on the total value of the equipment plus duties (if applicable).
   • • This tax is paid at the border and is refundable for Canadian businesses registered for GST.
3. Excise Taxes
   • • Generally not applicable to heavy equipment, but certain specialized or fuel-consuming equipment might be subject to additional levies. Always check the equipment classification.

Primary Highways in Newfoundland (Island)

Primary Highways in Labrador (Mainland)

Key Equipment Transport Zones

• • St. John’s: Primary urban hub for infrastructure and construction equipment
• • Corner Brook: Forestry and marine equipment transport center

• • Labrador City / Wabush: Major mining region for iron ore and associated machinery
• • Happy Valley-Goose Bay: Hydroelectric and energy-sector logistics base

Ferry Access Points (Essential for Equipment Transport)

1. 1. Marine Atlantic Ferry (North Sydney, NS → Port aux Basques, NL)

   • • Primary link for heavy haul transport to Newfoundland
   • • Handles: Oversize trucks, construction equipment, and industrial loads

2. 2. Marine Atlantic Ferry (North Sydney, NS → Argentia, NL)

   • • Seasonal (June–September)
   • • Usage: Direct access to eastern Newfoundland and St. John’s region

1. 3. Labrador Ferry (St. Barbe, NL → Blanc-Sablon, QC)

   • • Connects: Island Newfoundland to mainland Labrador
   • • Usage: Essential for hauling equipment between the two provincial regions

Equipment Heavy Haulers Transport From The U.S. to Newfoundland and Labrador (And Vice Versa)

Don't see your equipment? No problem! We transport this and more! Just call (800) 908-6206 and speak with on of our Newfoundland and Labrador transport specialists. They'll get you a free, no-obligation quote for whatever you need to transport!