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What can you bring into Canada?

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · Canada Border Services Agency · Department of Justice Canada · Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
At a glance
Tobacco 200 piece Restricted Last verified 2026-09-18 Alcohol 1.14 liter Restricted Last verified 2026-09-19 Cash 10,000 CAD Declare Last verified 2026-09-19 Duty-free value allowance 200 CAD Restricted Last verified 2026-09-16
Categories
Tobacco and vaping products Cigarettes 200 piece · Cigars 50 piece · Loose/pipe tobacco 200 gram 21 rules Restricted
General allowances Personal exemption, absence over 24 hours 200 CAD · Personal exemption, absence over 48 hours 800 CAD · Personal exemption, absence over 7 days 800 CAD 27 rules Restricted
Cash and valuables Cash and bearer negotiable instruments (all currencies) 10,000 CAD · Cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) 10000 currency amount · Currency and monetary instruments (CAN$10,000 reporting) 10,000 CAD 12 rules Declare
Pets and live animals 5 rules Prohibited
Animal and plant products Fish and other fishery products 40 kilogram · Powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods required for medical reasons 20 kilogram · Pet food 20 kilogram 18 rules Prohibited
Food consumables Chewing gum 20 kilogram · Tea 20 kilogram · Instant coffee 20 kilogram 8 rules Restricted
Commercial goods, relocation and vehicles 2 rules Declare
Cosmetics and personal care Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) 100 milliliter 6 rules Restricted
Cultural property and antiques 5 rules Restricted
Electronics and batteries Medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators 5 kilogram 9 rules Restricted
Medicines and medical devices 13 rules Restricted
Narcotics and controlled substances 1 rule Prohibited
Weapons, explosives and dangerous goods Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) 2.5 kilogram · Powders and other granular substances 350 milliliter 42 rules Prohibited
Alcoholic beverages Spirits and wine 1.14 liter · Beer 8.5 liter · Wine 1.5 liter 20 rules Restricted

What happens if you do not declare

  • Step 1: Confiscation, Administrative fine Statute: Returning to Canada → False declarations and the seizure of goods
  • Step 1: Reported to authority, Confiscation Statute: If you fail to report (penalties)
  • Step 1: Confiscation
  • Step 1: Confiscation, Criminal prosecution, Administrative fine Statute: Procedures for individuals entering Canada with firearms
  • Step 1: Flat rate tax, Standard duty Statute: Memorandum D2-3-1, Tariff item No. 9804.30.00, Note 1; Customs Tariff, section 83
  • Step 1: Confiscation Statute: Customs Act, section 117(2)
  • Step 1: Administrative fine Statute: Customs Act, section 109.1(1)
  • Step 2: Confiscation Statute: Returning to Canada → False declarations and the seizure of goods
  • Step 2: Confiscation, Administrative fine, Criminal prosecution
  • Step 2: Administrative fine Statute: Customs Act, section 124(1)
  • Step 2: Double duty Statute: Customs Act, section 109.2(2)
  • Step 2: Reported to authority, Confiscation, Administrative fine Statute: Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, S.C. 2000, c. 17, section 18(1); reporting duty at section 12(1); CAD 10,000 threshold at Cross-border Currency and Monetary Instrumen
  • Step 3: Confiscation, Administrative fine Statute: Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1 (2nd Supp.), section 110(1); terms of release at section 117(1)
  • Step 4: Criminal prosecution Statute: Customs Act, section 160(1); offence of smuggling at section 159(1)
Official authorities 61 official sources
  1. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) I Declare: A guide for residents returning to Canada
  2. Canada Border Services Agency What visitors can bring into Canada
  3. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) What visitors can bring into Canada
  4. Canada Border Services Agency What you can bring home to Canada
  5. Canada Border Services Agency Travelling with CAN$10,000 or more? Sending it by mail or courier? Declare it
  6. Canada Border Services Agency Travellers: Penalties for cannabis-related offences
  7. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Firearms and weapons: Canadian border requirements
  8. Canada Border Services Agency Firearms and weapons: Canadian border requirements
  9. Canada Border Services Agency Chapter 98 : T2026—Special classification provisions – non-commercial
  10. Canada Border Services Agency Be aware and declare
  11. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D2-1-1: Temporary Importation of Baggage and Conveyances by Non-Residents
  12. Department of Justice Canada Non-residents’ Temporary Importation of Baggage and Conveyances Regulations
  13. Canada Border Services Agency Travellers - Alcohol and Tobacco Limits
  14. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Importing aquatic animals for travellers or personal use
  15. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D2-1-1: Temporary Importation of Baggage and Conveyances by Non-Residents
  16. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D19-13-2: Importing and exporting firearms, weapons and devices
  17. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Bringing food into Canada for personal use
  18. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D19-4-1: Export and import of cultural property
  19. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Travelling with CAN$10,000 or more? Sending it by mail or courier? Declare it
  20. Canada Border Services Agency E311 - Declaration Card
  21. Health Canada Travelling into and out of Canada with prescription medications that contain controlled substances
  22. Department of Justice Canada Radiocommunication Act (R.S.C. (Revised Statutes of Canada), 1985, c. R-2)
  23. Department of Justice Canada Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)
  24. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D19-4-1: Export and import of cultural property
  25. Canadian Heritage Import of cultural property
  26. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Travellers' guide: Tips for avoiding problems at the border when bringing food, plant and animals into Canada
  27. Government of Ontario Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16
  28. Health Canada Bringing health products into Canada for personal use (GUI-0116)
  29. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Importing terrestrial animals to Canada
  30. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Dry ice
  31. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Duty-free Purchases
  32. Environment and Climate Change Canada Import and export of elephant tusk (ivory) and rhinoceros horn
  33. Canada Border Services Agency Travellers - Paying duty and taxes
  34. Natural Resources Canada Importing, exporting and transporting fireworks
  35. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D19-9-1 - The Administration of Health Canada Acts and Regulations Relating to Certain Controlled, Prohibited or Regulated Goods
  36. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Maximum Quantity Limits for Personal Use Exemption
  37. Canada Border Services Agency Border reminder checklist
  38. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Camping & Sporting Equipment
  39. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Liquids, Non-solid Food & Personal Items
  40. Transport Canada Civil Aviation Advisory Circular (AC) No. 700-002
  41. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Gasoline
  42. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D19-9-2 -Importation and Exportation of Cannabis, Controlled Substances and Precursors
  43. Department of Justice Canada Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)
  44. Canada Border Services Agency E677 – Cross-Border Currency or Monetary Instruments Report — Individual
  45. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D19-9-1 - The Administration of Health Canada Acts and Regulations Relating to Certain Controlled, Prohibited or Regulated Goods
  46. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D19-9-1 - The Administration of Health Canada Acts and Regulations Relating to Certain Controlled, Prohibited or Regulated Goods
  47. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D9-1-1: Canada Border Services Agency's Policy on the Classification of Obscene Material
  48. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Import of pet food, treats and chews containing animal products and by-products
  49. Canada Border Services Agency Travelling with animals
  50. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Powder and granular material
  51. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Guidelines for Batteries
  52. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada RSS-Gen — General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus
  53. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Scissors
  54. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Electric (scooter) carry-on baggage - CATSA
  55. Canadian Food Inspection Agency D-95-26: Phytosanitary requirements for soil and soil-related matter and for items contaminated with soil and soil-related matter
  56. Department of Justice Canada Precursor Control Regulations (SOR (Statutory Orders and Regulations)/2002-359)
  57. Canada Border Services Agency Settlers' Effects - Tariff Item No. 9807.00.00
  58. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Car parts - CATSA
  59. Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D2-1-1: Temporary Importation of Baggage and Conveyances by Non-Residents
  60. Department of Justice Canada Trademarks Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. T-13), section 51.03(2)(c)
  61. Environment and Climate Change Canada Endangered species and the international traveller
Last verified 2026-09-20 Report a mistake with this rule