Welcome to the import regulations guide for Canada. This guide provides detailed guidelines for various categories such as immigrants, returning citizens, diplomats, and specific regulations for motor vehicles along with a list of prohibited and restricted items. For further assistance, please contact us at support@relocation123.com.
Import Requirements for Immigrants in Canada
| Goods | Documents Required | Customs Prescriptions | Remarks |
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| Personal effects | - Copy of passport
- Detailed inventories (English/French)
- Advice notice/customs manifest – obtained from the moving company in Canada
- Receipts for any new items
- Immigration papers (if applicable)
| - Duty free for immigrants if household goods and personal effects are owned and used for at least 6 months prior to importation.
| - All shipments must be declared to customs at the port of entry.
- eTA is mandatory before flying to Canada.
- Shipments may be inspected by the CFIA.
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Import Requirements for Returning Citizens in Canada
| Goods | Documents Required | Customs Prescriptions | Remarks |
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| Returning Canadians | - Proof of Residency outside of Canada for at least one year
| - Duty free for former residents if household goods and personal effects are owned and used for at least 6 months prior to importation.
| - Complete the B4e and B4 list forms.
- Canadian citizens must use their Canadian passports.
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Import Requirements for Diplomats in Canada
| Goods | Documents Required | Customs Prescriptions | Remarks |
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| Personal effects | - Obligation for privilege lodged by the Canadian Ministry of External Affairs
- Passport
| | - Check with the embassy for alcohol regulations.
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Motor Vehicle Import Requirements in Canada
| Goods | Documents Required | Customs Prescriptions | Remarks |
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| Motor vehicles | - Passport
- Proof of ownership
- The car must comply with Canadian Standards
| - Duty of 6.1% applies to vehicles made outside Canada, USA, and Mexico.
| - Temporary import rules apply for work visas.
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Prohibited and Restricted Items for Import in Canada
| Goods | Documents Required | Customs Prescriptions | Remarks |
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| Prohibited items | | - Baby Walkers
- Balloon Blowing Kits
| - Check with the destination agent.
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