What happens if I do not declare agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) 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.

Where does this rule come from?

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) states it in Be aware and declare. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “You are required by law to declare all food, plant and animal products you bring with you into Canada.”

How does Canada compare with other countries on agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap), 13 limit it and 7 let it through. Canada is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) can I bring into Canada?

Declare

You can bring Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) into Canada, but you must declare it.

Carried Allowed, declare

Declaration Required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Be aware and declare Canada Border Services Agency

Questions about Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) in Canada

Do I have to declare agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) at Canada customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Canada customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) 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.
Can I post or ship agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) 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.
Can I take agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) out of Canada?: Canada publishes no separate rule for taking agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Canada limit for agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) 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 Be aware and declare. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “You are required by law to declare all food, plant and animal products you bring with you into Canada.”
How does Canada compare with other countries on agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap), 13 limit it and 7 let it through. Canada is among the ones that set a limit.

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