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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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Bring personal goods into Canada

Restrictions and requirements on personal goods whether you are visiting or returning to 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

Secondary inspections

Border officers may need more details about yourself, your children, your pets or belongings

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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Plan before you pack

Some food, plant and animal products are not allowed in Canada. Before travelling, check what you can bring back.

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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