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Import regulations by Canada customs
Free to Import:
(ONLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)
-1.5 litres (53 imperial ounces) of wine;
-1.14 litres (40 ounces) of liquor;
-a total of 1.14 litres (40 ounces) of wine and liquor; or
-24 x 355 millilitre (12 ounces) cans or bottles (maximum of 8.5 litres) of beer or ale.
You can bring in more than the free allowance of alcohol except in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. However, the quantities must be within the limit set by the province or territory where you will enter Canada. If the value of the goods is more than the free allowance, you will have to pay both customs and provincial or territorial assessments. For more information, check with the appropriate provincial or territorial liquor control authority before coming to Canada.
Free to Import: (Tobacco)
-200 cigarettes;
-50 cigars or cigarillos;
-200 grams (7 ounces) of manufactured tobacco; and
-200 tobacco sticks.
You may bring in additional quantities but you will have to pay full duty and taxes on the excess amount. If you plan a side trip abroad during your visit, you must be out of Canada for at least 48 hours to be eligible to claim these entitlements again.
Importing Currency:
If you are importing monetary instruments equal to or greater than CAN$10,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency), whether in cash or other monetary instruments, you must report it to the CBSA before you enter Canada. For more information, ask for a copy of the publication called Crossing the Border with $10,000 or More? or select \"Publications and forms\" at www.cbsa.gc.ca.
Restricted Imports:
Firearms and Weapons:
-you must be at least 18 years of age;
-you can import non-restricted and restricted firearms, provided you meet all requirements; and
-you cannot import prohibited firearms, weapons or devices, including silencers, replica firearms, switchblades and other weapons.
For more information about applying for a Canadian firearms licence or Form CAFC 679, contact:
Canada Firearms Centre Ottawa ON K1A 1M6
Telephone: 1-800-731-4000 (toll-free in Canada and the United States)
506-624-5380 (from all other countries)
Facsimile: 613-957-7325
E-mail: cfc-cafc@cfc-cafc.gc.ca
Web site: www.cfc.gc.ca
Other Restricted Items:
Endangered Species
Radio transmitting equipment:
If you are not a United States resident, you will need permission from Industry Canada to use this equipment. For more information, contact Industry Canada by e-mail at spectrum_pubs@ic.gc.ca
Food Products:
For information on CFIA import requirements, refer to the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) on the CFIA Web site at www.inspection.gc.ca or call a CFIA Import Service Centre toll-free at the following numbers:
Eastern Canada 1-877-493-0468
Central Canada 1-800-835-4486
Western Canada 1-888-732-6222
Animals:
You may import pet dogs and cats younger than three months old from the United States without submitting any documentation. However, a CFIA veterinarian must examine them if they appear unhealthy. If you own an assistance dog that is certified as a guide, hearing or other service dog, the animal is not subject to any restrictions as long as it accompanies you to Canada.
If you own cats older than three months, dogs older than eight months and pet dogs between three and eight months, you may import them from the United States as long as they accompany you when you enter Canada. You will also have to submit a certificate signed and dated by a veterinarian for each pet. The certificate must show that the animal is currently vaccinated against rabies and include the name of the vaccine used and its expiry date. In addition, it has to identify the animal by breed, age, sex, colouring and any distinguishing marks. We cannot accept an animal tag in place of a certificate. If you import pet dogs between three and eight months that do not accompany you, you may require additional permits and certifications.
Gifts
You can import gifts for friends in Canada duty- and tax-free, as long as each gift is valued at CAN$60 or less. If the gift is worth more than CAN$60, you will have to pay duty and taxes on the excess amount. You cannot claim alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or business-related material as gifts.
Export regulations by Canada customs
Exporting Currency:
If you are exporting monetary instruments equal to or greater than CAN$10,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency), whether in cash or other monetary instruments, you must report it to the CBSA before you leave Canada. For more information, ask for a copy of the publication called Crossing the Border with $10,000 or More? or select \"Publications and forms\" at www.cbsa.gc.ca.
Tax Refunds upon Export:
When you leave, you may be eligible for a tax refund on the goods you bought in Canada if you export them within 60 days. For more information, ask for a copy of the publication called Tax Refund for Visitors to Canada from the Canada Revenue Agency or call 1-800-66VISIT
(1-800-668-4748).
Other Canada customs information
Minimum ages for the importation of alcoholic beverages as prescribed by provincial or territorial authority, are 18 years for Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec, and 19 years for Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
CBSA programs for frequent travellers
Our CANPASS and NEXUS programs streamline the border clearance process for low-risk, pre-approved frequent travellers. If you wish to participate in either of these programs, you must fill out an application form, undergo a security check and qualify for certain admissibility criteria. For information and application forms, visit www.cbsa.gc.ca/canpass or www.cbsa.gc.ca/nexus or call the BIS at the numbers listed in the section called \"Additional information.\"
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4161/rc4161-e.html#P003
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