Customs
Upon landing you will complete a customs declaration either on paper (as pictured below) or electronically at a kiosk which will print out a declaration receipt for you. You will present your customs declaration to a CBSA officer at the Pre-Inspection Line (PIL) who will conduct a short interview. All travelers arriving in Canada must make a customs declaration.
Please note that up to four people living at the same address may be listed in a single declaration. To read more about making customs declarations, click below.
Sample of a customs declaration
Be aware that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requires that you pay a duty on the following goods:
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Leased or rented items
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Items bought en route to Canada
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Vehicles that will be used for business
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Farm equipment
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Equipment that will be used in construction, contracting or manufacturing
You will also need to declare any of the following items on your customs card:
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CAD$10,000 or more in cash
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Any food, plant or animal products
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Any alcoholic products exceeding:
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5 litres (53 imperial ounces) of wine
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A total of 1.14 litres (40 ounces) of alcoholic beverages, or
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up to a maximum of 8.5 litres of beer or ale
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Any tobacco products exceeding:
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200 cigarettes
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50 cigars
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200 grams (7 ounces) of manufactured tobacco, or
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200 tobacco sticks
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It is important to report any of the above items on your declaration form, as failure to make an accurate declaration could result in penalization.
To see a list of restricted and prohibited items, click below.