🇨🇦 Canada
AMERICAS
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
5%
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1.14L |
| Cigarettes | 200 |
| Personal goods value | US$200 |
| After 48 hours abroad: CAD $800 exemption. After 24 hours: CAD $200. After 48+ hours: 1.14L spirits or 1.5L wine or 8.5L beer/ale. Tobacco: 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200g tobacco (must be 18+). All amounts in CAD; USD equivalent approximate. | |
After 48 hours abroad: CAD $800 exemption. After 24 hours: CAD $200. After 48+ hours: 1.14L spirits or 1.5L wine or 8.5L beer/ale. Tobacco: 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200g tobacco (must be 18+). All amounts in CAD; USD equivalent approximate.
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$7,500
Local currency equivalent: CAD
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01CBSA Form E311 (Canada Border Services Agency Declaration Card) required for all air travelers.
- 02The NEXUS and CANPASS programs offer expedited crossing for pre-approved travelers.
- 03Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA) provides preferential duty rates for qualifying goods.
- 04Provincial sales taxes (PST/QST) may apply in addition to federal GST (5%).
- 05Cultural property exports from Canada may require permits under the Cultural Property Export and Import Act.
- 06Canada Post and couriers collect duties and taxes on international parcels.