Body Armour 🇨🇦 Canada
Body Armour prohibited; penalties for import
Can I bring Body Armour into Canada?
Body Armour prohibited; penalties for import
Required at the destination customs authority
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Body armour is a controlled item at international borders in many countries despite being entirely defensive in function. Canada restricts sales to authorized purchasers in several provinces. Australia requires state-level import and possession permits. India and Mexico prohibit civilian ownership w
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
Do not carry civilian body armour, ballistic vests, or stab vests into Canada. CBSA requires an end-user permit issued only to law-enforcement / military / accredited security professionals; tourist carriage is treated as a weapons-import offence.
This page covers destination customs rules in Canada. Whether you can carry body armour through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
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🇺🇸 United States
Body Armour restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Body Armour prohibited; penalties for import
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🇦🇺 Australia
Body Armour prohibited; penalties for import
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🇯🇵 Japan
Body Armour prohibited; penalties for import
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🇸🇬 Singapore
Body Armour prohibited; penalties for import
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Body Armour prohibited; penalties for import