Importing goods for personal use
Before you purchase goods while abroad or complete your mail or online order, be aware of Canadian regulations and duties on prohibited and restricted goods, vehicles and boats.
Most requested
Services and information
Restricted and prohibited goods
Firearms, food, plants, animals, cannabis, fireworks and other regulated products.
Importing by mail
Screening process, declaring goods, duties and taxes.
Importing by courier
Declare goods and pay duties and taxes on online orders and goods brought into Canada.
Importing vehicles
Memorandum outlining legal and general guidance on bringing cars into Canada.
Importing a boat
Declare your purchase at one of our serviced points of entry.
Food, plants and animals
What you can bring in, penalties for violations and more.
Bring goods across the border
Personal exemptions, alcohol and tobacco limits and more.
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