Banned items for border crossing into Canada
We are in the preliminary stages of planning a trip next summer from FL to Cape Breton following 1-95 more or less to Canada. I have read that there are a number of restrictions on what we can have...
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What they don't see, and if you don't declare, could result in your vehicle being seized, as well as the items you didn't declare. Or if the lack of declaration is less serious, then a substantial fine put upon you to retain ownership of your items, and you'll be asked to do a U-turn to keep those items in the US.
So, if you feel the need for your firearms, then brush up on Canadian law regarding firearms and the paperwork required to cross the border with firearms. Also note that the requirements for Canadians to take firearms into the USA is far MORE onerous and more lengthy process - up to three months to get approvals in place.
Dog food generally isn't a problem IF it is in its original packaging and made in the USA. Dogs must have up-to-date rabies certificates. Same when we Canadians wish to cross into the United States.
Alcohol can cross the border with you. If you wish to take more than the quantities permitted for personal use, then a duty must be paid. Same when we Canadians wish to cross into the USA.
Do be sure you have valid passports. Canada doesn't require passports to cross into our country BUT the USA requires passports to return, so Canadian officials will check to ensure you have what you need to return home without problem.
So, if you feel the need for your firearms, then brush up on Canadian law regarding firearms and the paperwork required to cross the border with firearms. Also note that the requirements for Canadians to take firearms into the USA is far MORE onerous and more lengthy process - up to three months to get approvals in place.
Dog food generally isn't a problem IF it is in its original packaging and made in the USA. Dogs must have up-to-date rabies certificates. Same when we Canadians wish to cross into the United States.
Alcohol can cross the border with you. If you wish to take more than the quantities permitted for personal use, then a duty must be paid. Same when we Canadians wish to cross into the USA.
Do be sure you have valid passports. Canada doesn't require passports to cross into our country BUT the USA requires passports to return, so Canadian officials will check to ensure you have what you need to return home without problem.
