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ALLOWED

Wine 🇨🇦 Canada

VERIFIED · 2026-05-13NOT YET GRADED

No specific import restrictions for personal wine

ANSWER

Can I bring Wine into Canada?

ALLOWEDVERIFIED · 2026-05-13

No specific import restrictions for personal wine

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Personal use

DECLARATION

Within personal allowance — no separate declaration needed

SOURCE

cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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Full details

Wine duty-free allowances are separate from spirits in many countries and are often more generous given wine's lower alcohol content. The UK permits 18 liters of still wine duty-free for personal import. Australia allows 2.25 liters of wine duty-free. Wine is completely prohibited in Saudi Arabia, K

QUANTITY CHECK

litres

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.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Standard wine allowance typically 2-4L per traveler 18+. Above the allowance, excise + 5% VAT. Declare at Red Channel with purchase receipts.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-05-13

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Personal use

AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in Canada. Whether you can carry wine through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

IATA DANGEROUS GOODS

Wine is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage rules apply on top of any destination regulation.

Related rules

Wine rules in other countries

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