DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Passport
• Copy of Immigration Papers
• Packing List
• Copy of declaration made out at a port of entry.
• Liquor Permit if you are bringing liquor into Canada 

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• Personal attendance during customs clearance by shipper is mandatory.
• An Immigrant with the intention of establishing residence for more than 12 months may import free of duty and taxes household and personal effects that were owned and used by them in their former country of residence.
• First declaration must be made at point of entry into Canada.
• When shipment arrives, a second personal declaration to customs is required at the customs point nearest final destination.

DUTIABLE AND RESTRICTED ITEMS:

• All liquor is subject to duty and taxes.
• Firearms are restricted and a firearm permit is required.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Shipments will be inspected if there is food. Agriculture Canada and Canada customs does not encourage the shipment of food. Meat or by-products is prohibited. 

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Vehicles less than 15 years old must comply with all Canadian safety and emissions standards. 
• Vehicles must be made for the Canadian market.
• If the vehicle is eligible for importation, an import assessment, which may include duty, excise tax, and the 7% goods and services tax, will apply.
• There is no duty if your vehicle originated in Canada.

PETS

• Pets are allowed to be imported into Canada with  accompanying vet certificates