Customs

Information on what you can bring back to Canada, what you must declare, customs duties and taxes, and personal exemptions.

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How the tariff applies at the border

As of March 4, 2025, in response to US tariffs on Canadian-made goods, Canada is imposing a retaliatory 25% tariff on certain US products charged as a surtax. This surtax is not factored into the estimator tool.

Bringing goods to Canada

General guidelines on declaring goods and what you can and cannot bring into Canada

Personal exemptions mini guide

Popular items you can bring into Canada under your personal exemption based on the length of time you have been abroad

Importing goods for personal use

Canadian regulations and duties on prohibited and restricted goods, vehicles and boats

Importing food, plants and animal-related products

Requirements for bringing food, plant and animal products into Canada

Importing a vehicle

Information on how to import a vehicle into Canada

Entering Canada

Procedures and requirements for entering Canada by air, land and boat

Bringing your pet to Canada

Requirements for bringing your animal to Canada

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US to Canada border wait times

A regularly updated list of wait times at border ports of entry for drivers coming to Canada from the U.S.
Dual Canadian citizens: Fly to Canada with a valid CDN passport

You need a valid Canadian passport to board a flight to Canada.
What you can bring back to Canada

General guidelines on what you can and cannot bring into Canada when you return from abroad.
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