Taking used clothing (commercial) out of Canada
Commercial-quantity used clothing exported from Canada requires a commercial export declaration; samples at personal quantities move informally.
Details
Used clothing in commercial quantities must be exported from Canada under a commercial export declaration with a commercial invoice and, where applicable, a packing list and certificate of origin for preferential tariff treatment at destination. Many destinations restrict or ban commercial used-clothing imports outright (several African and Latin American markets) or require fumigation certificates — verify the destination's used-textiles regime before shipping. Carrying commercial quantities as passenger baggage without export documentation risks seizure and misdeclaration penalties on the origin side and duty assessment at destination.
Quantity limits
Personal samples informal; commercial quantities require export declaration
Documentation required
- Commercial invoice
- Export declaration (commercial quantities)
- Certificate of origin (for preferential duty at destination)
The other direction
Bringing used clothing (commercial) into Canada(allowed)