Weapons, explosives and dangerous goods
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narcotics and psychotropic substances | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Firearms, ammunition and controlled knives | Prohibited | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Required — surrender |
| Firearms, ammunition and controlled knives | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Firearms, ammunition and controlled knives | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Firearms, ammunition and controlled knives | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Firearms, ammunition and controlled knives | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Printed matter, film and recorded media under content restrictions | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Banned knives and edged weapons | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Consumer fireworks | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Unmanned aircraft (drones) | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Counterfeit and pirated goods | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Weapons and munitions | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| CITES-protected species and products | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Obscene materials and counterfeit currency/securities | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Firearms, blades, explosives, toxic/radioactive materials and interception devices | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Narcotics, psychotropic substances, cannabis and abuse-risk medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Prohibited telecommunication equipment | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Knives | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Scissors | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Sharp or bladed work tools | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) | Restricted | 2.5 kilogram | — | Above allowance |
| Powders and other granular substances | Restricted | 350 milliliter | — | Above allowance |
| Antique and replica weapons | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Pornographic materials | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Fake notes or coins | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Buddha images, artifacts/objects, antiques | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Guns, bullets, explosives and equivalents | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Plants and their parts | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Living animals and carcass | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Vehicle parts | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Knives and bladed weapons | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Knives and bladed weapons | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Goods banned by law | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Satellite phone | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Switchblade, gravity, ballistic and Balisong (butterfly) knives | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Unmanned aircraft / drone | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Pets (companion animals) | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-20
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19) Department of Justice Canada · Apr 1, 2026
- Firearms and weapons: Canadian border requirements Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · Jul 24, 2025
- Firearms and weapons: Canadian border requirements Canada Border Services Agency · Jul 24, 2025
- Memorandum D2-1-1: Temporary Importation of Baggage and Conveyances by Non-Residents Canada Border Services Agency · Apr 28, 2026
- Memorandum D19-13-2: Importing and exporting firearms, weapons and devices Canada Border Services Agency · Jun 25, 2026
- Importing, exporting and transporting fireworks Natural Resources Canada · Dec 23, 2024
- What visitors can bring into Canada Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · Apr 2, 2025
- Trademarks Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. T-13), section 51.03(2)(c) Department of Justice Canada
- I Declare: A guide for residents returning to Canada Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · Nov 25, 2025
- Endangered species and the international traveller Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Memorandum D9-1-1: Canada Border Services Agency's Policy on the Classification of Obscene Material Canada Border Services Agency · Jun 7, 2017
- Memorandum D19-9-2 -Importation and Exportation of Cannabis, Controlled Substances and Precursors Canada Border Services Agency · May 17, 2023
- Import and export of elephant tusk (ivory) and rhinoceros horn Environment and Climate Change Canada · Jun 25, 2026
- Radiocommunication Act (R.S.C. (Revised Statutes of Canada), 1985, c. R-2) Department of Justice Canada · Sep 11, 2026
- Travelling into and out of Canada with prescription medications that contain controlled substances Health Canada · Jul 13, 2026
- Scissors Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) · Dec 11, 2025
- Dry ice Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) · Dec 22, 2022
- Powder and granular material Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) · Oct 24, 2024
- Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46) Department of Justice Canada · Apr 1, 2026
- Memorandum D19-4-1: Export and import of cultural property Canada Border Services Agency · Nov 12, 2025
- Be aware and declare Canada Border Services Agency · Jan 26, 2023
- Memorandum D19-9-1 - The Administration of Health Canada Acts and Regulations Relating to Certain Controlled, Prohibited or Regulated Goods Canada Border Services Agency
- Bringing health products into Canada for personal use (GUI-0116) Health Canada · Jul 13, 2026
- Car parts - CATSA Canadian Air Transport Security Authority · Dec 22, 2022
- Travellers - Paying duty and taxes Canada Border Services Agency · Nov 25, 2025
- Border reminder checklist Canada Border Services Agency · Mar 11, 2026