What happens if I do not declare Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit 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 Liquids, Non-solid Food & Personal Items. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Canada compare with other countries on Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. Canada is among the more permissive.

How much Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit can I bring into Canada?

Declare

You can bring Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit 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

Liquids, Non-solid Food & Personal Items Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

Questions about Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit in Canada

Do I have to declare Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit at Canada customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Canada customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit 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 Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit 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 Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit out of Canada?: Canada publishes no separate rule for taking Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Canada limit for Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit 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 Liquids, Non-solid Food & Personal Items. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Canada compare with other countries on Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. Canada is among the more permissive.

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Cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) Duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) Perfume and toilet water Skincare and make-up products