Do I have to declare other animal-origin produce at Canada customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Canada customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare other animal-origin produce 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 other animal-origin produce 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 other animal-origin produce out of Canada?

Canada publishes no separate rule for taking other animal-origin produce out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Canada limit for other animal-origin produce 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 Bringing food into Canada for personal use. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “These restrictions vary depending on the item, the country it originates from and the Canadian province you're bringing it to.”

How does Canada compare with other countries on other animal-origin produce?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit other animal-origin produce, 15 limit it and 5 let it through. Canada is among the ones that set a limit.

Can I bring other animal-origin produce to Canada?

Official classification: Other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails)

Restricted

You can bring other animal-origin produce into Canada only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

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

Bringing food into Canada for personal use Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Questions about Other animal-origin products (honey, molluscs, snails) in Canada

Do I have to declare other animal-origin produce at Canada customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Canada customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare other animal-origin produce 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 other animal-origin produce 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 other animal-origin produce out of Canada?: Canada publishes no separate rule for taking other animal-origin produce out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Canada limit for other animal-origin produce 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 Bringing food into Canada for personal use. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “These restrictions vary depending on the item, the country it originates from and the Canadian province you're bringing it to.”
How does Canada compare with other countries on other animal-origin produce?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit other animal-origin produce, 15 limit it and 5 let it through. Canada is among the ones that set a limit.

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Jurisdiction: Canada
Travel mode: Rail

Freshness

Last verified: 2026-09-19
Next review: 2026-12-17

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