Do I have to declare still wine at Canada customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 1.5 liters of still wine there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare still wine in Canada?

Under Memorandum D2-3-1, Tariff item No. 9804.30.00, Note 1, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act, section 124, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed. Under Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed.

Do duty-free purchases count toward the Canada allowance for still wine?

Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.

Can I post or ship still wine to Canada instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Is there a minimum age for the still wine allowance in Canada?

Yes — 18 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for still wine at all, not a smaller one.

Can I take still wine out of Canada?

Canada publishes no separate rule for taking still wine out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Canada limit for still wine apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) states it in Travellers - Alcohol and Tobacco Limits. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Up to1.5 litres of wine”

How does Canada compare with other countries on still wine?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit still wine, 12 limit it and 8 let it through. Canada is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Still wine can I bring into Canada?

Restricted

You can bring Still wine into Canada only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 1.5 liter

What you need to know

1.5 liter (50.72 US fl oz)
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply

On the plane

Airline differences

Airline	Difference from the baseline
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA)	Stricter than the standard rule

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Travellers - Alcohol and Tobacco Limits Canada Border Services Agency

Questions about Still wine in Canada

How much still wine can I bring into Canada?: Canada allows 1.5 liters of still wine per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare still wine at Canada customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 1.5 liters of still wine there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare still wine in Canada?: Under Memorandum D2-3-1, Tariff item No. 9804.30.00, Note 1, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act, section 124, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed. Under Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed.
Do duty-free purchases count toward the Canada allowance for still wine?: Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.
Can I post or ship still wine to Canada instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Is there a minimum age for the still wine allowance in Canada?: Yes — 18 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for still wine at all, not a smaller one.
Can I take still wine out of Canada?: Canada publishes no separate rule for taking still wine out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Canada limit for still wine apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) states it in Travellers - Alcohol and Tobacco Limits. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Up to1.5 litres of wine”
How does Canada compare with other countries on still wine?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit still wine, 12 limit it and 8 let it through. Canada is among the ones that set a limit.

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