🇨🇦 Canada
AMERICAS
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
5%
1.14 L
1.14 L of alcoholic beverages, or 1.5 L of wine, or 8.5 L of beer
200
200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200 g of manufactured tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks
CAN$800
≈ US$590
Checked against Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on 2026-09-06 View source →
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1.14 L1.14 L of alcoholic beverages, or 1.5 L of wine, or 8.5 L of beer |
| Cigarettes | 200200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200 g of manufactured tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks |
| Personal goods value | CAN$800≈ US$590 |
After 48 hours abroad: CAN$800 of goods duty- and tax-free, with 1.14 L spirits or 1.5 L wine or 8.5 L beer, and 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200 g manufactured tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks (18+). After 24 hours: CAN$200 of goods only. USD equivalent approximate.
Conditional tiers
| Condition | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Absent 24 to 48 hours | CAN$200 |
What the official page says
“You can claim goods of up to CAN$200 without paying any duty and taxes.”
“You can claim goods worth up to CAN$800 without paying any duty and taxes.”
“You can bring back up to 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres of alcoholic beverages or up to 8.5 litres of beer.”
“You can bring back 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200 grams of manufactured tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks.”Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) →
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.
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