Do I have to declare endangered species products at Canada customs?

There is nothing to declare — endangered species products cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.

What happens if I do not declare endangered species products 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 endangered species products 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 endangered species products out of Canada?

Canada publishes no separate rule for taking endangered species products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Canada limit for endangered species products 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 Import and export of elephant tusk (ivory) and rhinoceros horn. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Canada compare with other countries on endangered species products?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 8 prohibit endangered species products, 12 limit it and 0 let it through. Canada is among the ones that set a limit.

Can I bring endangered species products to Canada?

Official classification: Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn)

Prohibited

You cannot bring endangered species products into Canada.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Required — surrender

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

Import and export of elephant tusk (ivory) and rhinoceros horn Environment and Climate Change Canada

Questions about Endangered species products in Canada

Can I bring endangered species products to Canada?: endangered species products may not be brought into Canada at all. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare endangered species products at Canada customs?: There is nothing to declare — endangered species products cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.
What happens if I do not declare endangered species products 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 endangered species products 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 endangered species products out of Canada?: Canada publishes no separate rule for taking endangered species products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Canada limit for endangered species products 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 Import and export of elephant tusk (ivory) and rhinoceros horn. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Canada compare with other countries on endangered species products?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 8 prohibit endangered species products, 12 limit it and 0 let it through. Canada is among the ones that set a limit.

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Jurisdiction: Canada
Travel mode: Air

Freshness

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

Destination

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