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You have 60 days from the date you imported goods under your personal exemption to avoid paying additional duty. Contact your nearest CBSA office for advice. Importing certain goods into Canada is restricted or prohibited. The following are some examples of these goods. You must declare all food, plants, animal and related products that you import into Canada.
Failure to do so can result in your good being confiscated or you may be subject to a fine or prosecution. Some of these items are prohibited or regulated because they can carry foreign animal and plant pests and diseases. AIRS guides the user through a series of questions about the Harmonized System code, origin, destination, end use and miscellaneous qualifiers of the product they wish to import. The import requirements can change on a daily basis due to emerging threats.
Their trade is carefully controlled. Some aquatic invasive species AIS , such as zebra and quagga mussels and live Asian carp, are prohibited entry to Canada. In some cases, provinces and territories have legislation prohibiting possession or transport of specific invasive species and species that can carry diseases. Before you bring any plants, products or animals either alive or dead such as in the case of carcasses, trophies or whole fish into a province or territory, check with the jurisdiction to ensure you comply with provincial and territorial laws and regulations.
For more information, refer to Food plant and animal inspections. In Canada, health products may be regulated differently than they are in other countries. For example, what is available without a prescription in one country may require a prescription in Canada. Vehicles, equipment, footwear and other goods arriving at the Canadian border that are contaminated with soil are usually refused entry. These goods may be allowed entry under specific circumstances. Refer to Protecting Canada from Invasive Species.
Invasive insects and diseases can exist in firewood; it cannot be imported into Canada without a permit. Buy firewood locally and burn it on site. Refer to Don't move firewood. The Canada Consumer Products Safety Act prohibits you from importing consumer products that could pose a danger to the public for example, baby walkers or jequirity beans that are often found in art or bead work.
You should be aware of consumer products that have safety requirements in Canada. Many of these requirements are stricter than requirements of other countries. For more information refer to Bringing Consumer Products into Canada. Certain antiquities or cultural objects considered to have historical significance to their country of origin cannot be brought into Canada without the appropriate export permits.
Consult Import of Cultural Property for more information. If not, the goods may be seized and you could face prosecution. For more detailed information on importing a firearm into Canada, including licensing, registration and permit requirements, consult Import and Export a Firearm or Weapon into Canada. You must have written authorization and permits to bring explosives, fireworks and certain types of ammunition into Canada.
There are personal exemptions for some explosive items. For more information about the importation of these items consult Importation, Exportation and Transportation in Transit or contact Natural Resources Canada's Explosives Regulatory Division.
You are prohibited from importing goods such as obscene material, hate propaganda or child pornography, into Canada. You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada without a certificate that verifies the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigating. For information concerning other prohibited goods, consult Prohibited Importations.
To monitor the effects of imports on Canadian manufacturers, there are import controls on items such as clothing, handbags and textiles. These controls are outlined in the Export and Imports Permits Act. You may need an import permit, even if you qualify for a personal exemption, depending on the value, quantity or type of goods you intend to import. Requirements from all of these departments apply.
Under customs legislation, "vehicle" can refer to any kind of pleasure vehicle such as passenger cars, pickup trucks, camper trucks, vans, jeeps, chassis cabs, motorcycles, snowmobiles and motor homes; as long as it is used for non-commercial purposes. For the purpose of importing, TC defines a vehicle as, "any vehicle that is capable of being driven or drawn on roads by any means other than muscular power exclusively, but does not include any vehicle designed to run exclusively on rails.
For importing purposes, Transport Canada considers U. Import restrictions also apply to most used or second-hand vehicles that are not manufactured in the current year and are imported from a country other than the United States. Created by TC, the RIV administers a national program to ensure that imported vehicles are brought into compliance with Canada's safety standards. Once a vehicle is released at the border, you must abide by the terms of your TC declaration which may include fulfilling additional requirements established under applicable legislative provisions.
For more information on TC's requirements on the importation of vehicles, including a complete list of vehicle classes, refer to D, Importation of Vehicles or contact Transport Canada's Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate. You should also contact the provincial or territorial licensing authority to determine what provincial requirements may apply for importing and licencing a vehicle in that province or territory. Border services officers will verify compliance to provincial and territorial requirements and legislation prior to releasing a vehicle at the border.
Regardless of place of origin, imported used vehicles, farm equipment and related earth-moving vehicles and equipment must be free from soil, sand, earth, plant residue, manure and related debris.
Many exotic plant pest organisms capable of causing economic loss to Canadian agricultural production can be transported in soil and related matter. If you buy, lease, rent or borrow a vehicle while outside Canada, CBSA and Transport Canada legislation will allow you to bring it into Canada for your personal use on a temporary basis only under certain specific terms and conditions.
What are your personal exemptions? Absence of less than 24 hours Absence of more than 24 hours Absence of more than 48 hours Absence of more than 7 days What conditions apply? Do you spend part of the year outside Canada? Provincial considerations Alcoholic beverages Tobacco products Gifts, prizes and awards Modifying an item outside Canada Repairs or alterations to your vehicle, vessel, or aircraft Emergency repairs.
Making your declaration You and the border services officer False declarations and the seizure of goods If you became ill while travelling Paying duty and taxes The payment of duty and taxes Duty and Taxes Estimator Applicable duty rate and taxes Importing a marine pleasure craft Unaccompanied goods Restricted and prohibited goods Food, plants, animals and related products Health products and prescription drugs Goods contaminated with soil Firewood Prohibited consumer products Cultural property Firearms and weapons Explosives, fireworks and ammunition Obscene material Used or second-hand mattresses Other prohibited goods Goods subject to import controls Vehicles.
Personal exemptions You may qualify for a personal exemption when returning to Canada. Are you eligible? While you are outside Canada, you can send gifts free of duty and taxes to friends at home in Canada under certain conditions. It is always a good idea to include a gift card to avoid any misunderstanding. Gifts you send from outside Canada do not count as part of your personal exemption, but gifts you bring back in your personal baggage do and are treated like any other purchases.
Because jewellery is often very valuable and can be difficult to identify, you should travel with as little as possible. Take the following steps before you leave Canada. It will make it easier for you to re-enter the country with jewellery:. In most cases, you have to pay regular duty and taxes on prizes and awards you receive outside Canada.
Prizes can be declared as part of your personal exemption and duty and taxes must be paid on any excess amount. Non-resalable prizes such as medals, trophies or plaques are generally duty- and tax-free. For more information, call the Border Information Service at within Canada. TTY is also available within Canada at From outside Canada, call or The importation of certain goods is restricted in Canada. Here are some examples of these goods.
Make sure you have the information you require before attempting to import these items into Canada. Some antiques or cultural objects considered to have historical significance to their country of origin cannot be brought into Canada without the appropriate export permits.
Before you import such items, you should contact Canadian Heritage :. You must have written authorization and permits to bring explosives, fireworks and certain types of ammunition into Canada. For more information, contact:. If not, you could face prosecution and the goods may be seized.
For information about applying for a Canadian firearms licence or a firearms registration certificate, or to obtain an Application for an Authorization to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Form CAFC in advance, please contact:. This is a partial list of regulated consumer products that must meet Canadian safety requirements:. Car seats must meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard and have a National Safety Mark and a compliance label stating the height and weight of the child for which the seat was designed.
Children's Sleepwear must meet flammability requirements. Cribs should have the manufacturer's label indicating the model number, date of manufacture and assembly instructions. Toys must meet mechanical, electrical, toxicological and flammability requirements.
Marginal note: Joint and several or solidary liability. Definition of representative. Marginal note: Certificates for representatives. Marginal note: Liability for failure to obtain certificate. Marginal note: Compliance by unincorporated bodies. The payment of the amount or the fullfilment of the requirement by a member is deemed to be compliance with the requirement.
Marginal note: Assessments — garnishments and non-arms length transfers. The Minister may reassess the amount or make an additional assessment. Marginal note: Assessment before collection. Marginal note: Security if objection or appeal. Marginal note: Application of subsection 4.
Marginal note: Appeal to the Tax Court of Canada. Marginal note: Extension of time by Minister. Marginal note: Date of objection if application granted. Marginal note: Extension of time by Tax Court of Canada. If paragraph a applies, the application under this subsection must be made within thirty days after the application is refused. If the Court grants the application, it may impose any terms that it considers just or order that the notice of objection be deemed to be a valid objection as of the date of the order.
If paragraph a applies, an application to appeal under this section must be made within ninety days after the day notice is sent to the person under subsection Marginal note: Limitation on appeals to the Tax Court of Canada. If paragraph a applies, the person may appeal only with respect to the relief sought in respect of the issue specified by the person in the notice.
Marginal note: Notice, etc. Once forwarded, the copies form part of the record before the Tax Court of Canada and are evidence of the existence of the documents and of the making of the statements contained in them. If the appeal is allowed, the Court may vacate the assessment or refer it back to the Minister for reconsideration and reassessment.
Marginal note: References to Tax Court of Canada. Marginal note: Time during consideration not to count. Marginal note: Person taken before senior officer. Marginal note: Search of prescribed persons. Marginal note: Non-intrusive examination of goods. Marginal note: Examination of abandoned goods. Marginal note: Powers of officer — mixed-traffic corridor.
Marginal note: Officer stationed on board conveyance. Marginal note: Carriage, accommodation and food provided. Marginal note: Detention of controlled goods. Marginal note: Disposition of goods illegally imported. Marginal note: Custody of goods subject to seizure but not seized. Marginal note: When officer to take custody.
Marginal note: Limitation of action against officer or person assisting. Marginal note: Limitation of action to recover goods. Marginal note: Stay of action or judicial proceeding. It includes a person who was formerly so employed or engaged or who formerly occupied such a position. Marginal note: Prohibition — provision or use of customs information.
Marginal note: Authorized use of customs information by official. Marginal note: Authorized provision of information. Marginal note: Provision of information to certain persons. Marginal note: Provision of customs information by Minister.
Marginal note: Notification of Privacy Commissioner. The Privacy Commissioner may, if the Privacy Commissioner considers it appropriate, notify the individual to whom the information relates of the provision of the information. Marginal note: Providing customs information to other governments. Marginal note: Disclosure of customs information to certain persons. Marginal note: Measures to protect customs information.
Marginal note: Appeal from order to disclose customs information. The rules of practice and procedure from time to time governing appeals to the courts apply, with any modifications that the circumstances require, in respect of the appeal.
Marginal note: Definition of designated goods. Marginal note: Contravention relating to tobacco, cannabis and designated goods. Marginal note: Penalty in addition to other sanction.
Marginal note: Sufficiency of short-form description. Marginal note: When penalty becomes payable. Marginal note: Seizure of goods or conveyances. Marginal note: Information for search warrant.
Marginal note: Execution in another territorial jurisdiction. Marginal note: Seizure of things not specified. Marginal note: Limitation for seizures and ascertained forfeitures. Marginal note: Report where evidence seized.
Marginal note: Goods stopped or taken by peace officer. A at the time of seizure, if the goods have not been accounted for under subsection 32 1 , 2 or 5 or if duties or additional duties have become due on the goods under paragraph B at the time the goods were accounted for under subsection 32 1 , 2 or 5 , in any other case, or. Marginal note: Return of animals or perishable goods seized. A at the time of seizure, if the animals or perishable goods have not been accounted for under subsection 32 1 , 2 or 5 or if duties or additional duties have become due on the goods under paragraph B at the time the animals or perishable goods were accounted for under subsection 32 1 , 2 or 5 , in any other case, or.
Marginal note: Value substituted for value for duty. Marginal note: Forfeitures accrue automatically from time of contravention. Marginal note: Determination of amount of payment in respect of goods. Marginal note: Determination of amount of payment in respect of conveyances.
Marginal note: Value of goods set by Minister. However, interest is not payable if the amount is paid in full within thirty days after the date of the notice. Marginal note: Limitation respecting seizure. Marginal note: Review of ascertained forfeiture or penalty assessment.
Marginal note: Burden of proof of application. Marginal note: Extension of time by Federal Court. If paragraph a applies, the application under this subsection must be made within ninety days after the application is dismissed.
Marginal note: Notice of reasons for action. Marginal note: Where there is no contravention. Marginal note: Where there is contravention. If an additional amount is demanded, the total of the amount assessed and the additional amount may not exceed the maximum penalty that could be assessed under section Marginal note: Return of goods under paragraph 1 a.
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