So I heard we are allowed to buy goods from south of the boarder up to $200 for 24 hours or less. Anyone confirm this? It would be nice not to worry about paying duties every shopping trip.
$ Exemption
(The value of goods you can bring back duty-free and tax-free to Canada)
Alcohol products
Tobacco products
Less than 24 hours
$0
Not applicable
Not applicable
24 hours
$50
Note: If the goods you bring in are worth more than CAN$50 in total, you cannot claim the 24-hour exemption. Instead you will have to pay the full applicable duty and taxes on all the goods you bring in.
Not applicable
Not applicable
48 hours
$400
Only ONE of the following items can be imported both duty-free and tax-free:
1.5 litres (53 imperial ounces) of wine;
1.14 litres (40 ounces) of liquor;
a total of 1.14 litres (40 ounces) of wine and liquor; or
24 x 355 millilitre (12 ounce) cans or bottles (maximum of 8.5 litres) of beer or ale.
All of the following items can be imported both duty-free and tax-free:
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.