Do I have to declare radios, transmitters and pagers at Canada customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare radios, transmitters and pagers 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 radios, transmitters and pagers 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 radios, transmitters and pagers out of Canada?

Canada publishes no separate rule for taking radios, transmitters and pagers out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Canada limit for radios, transmitters and pagers 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 RSS-Gen — General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “No person shall manufacture, import, distribute, lease, offer for sale, or sell Category I radio apparatus in Canada unless this apparatus is listed on the REL.”

How does Canada compare with other countries on radios, transmitters and pagers?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit radios, transmitters and pagers, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Canada is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Radios, transmitters and pagers can I bring into Canada?

Restricted

You can bring Radios, transmitters and pagers into Canada only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

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

RSS-Gen — General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Questions about Radios, transmitters and pagers in Canada

Do I have to declare radios, transmitters and pagers at Canada customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Canada customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare radios, transmitters and pagers 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 radios, transmitters and pagers 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 radios, transmitters and pagers out of Canada?: Canada publishes no separate rule for taking radios, transmitters and pagers out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Canada limit for radios, transmitters and pagers 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 RSS-Gen — General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “No person shall manufacture, import, distribute, lease, offer for sale, or sell Category I radio apparatus in Canada unless this apparatus is listed on the REL.”
How does Canada compare with other countries on radios, transmitters and pagers?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit radios, transmitters and pagers, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Canada is among the ones that set a limit.

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