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Alcohol / Spirits → Canada

Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-05-13

ALLOWED

1.14 liters spirits duty-free

Details

Canada allows travelers over 18 (19 in some provinces) to bring 1.14 liters of spirits or 1.5 liters of wine or 8.5 liters of beer duty-free. Provincial liquor board restrictions may also apply. Travelers should keep items in original packaging where applicable. No special customs procedures required for personal quantities within standard duty-free allowances. Declare if exceeding personal use thresholds.

Quantity limit

1.14L spirits / 1.5L wine / 8.5L beer

Legal reference

Customs Act, Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act

IATA dangerous goods

Alcohol / Spirits is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.

Practical advice

Standard duty-free allowance applies (typically 1L spirits + 1-2L wine + beer). Declare any quantity above; excise + 5% VAT computed at Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Red Channel. Bring purchase receipts.

Customs authority

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca