A border services officer will give you a receipt showing the calculations and amount you paid. Under Canada's Proceeds of Crime Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act , there are no restrictions on the amount of money that you can bring into or take out of Canada. These rules apply whether you are bringing the money into, or taking it out of Canada, or carrying the money with you or sending it by mail or by courier. Certain food, plants, animals and related products pose a risk to Canada.
Food can carry disease, such as E. Plants and plant products can carry invasive alien species, such as the Asian Long-Horned Beetle. Animals and animal products can carry diseases, such as avian influenza and foot-and-mouth disease. Because of these risks, the Government of Canada regulates the import and export of controlled food, plants, animals and related products to and from Canada.
The food, plant and animal-related threats that pose a risk to Canada are constantly changing. AIRS is an automated reference tool that uses a question and answer approach to guide you through a series of questions about the Harmonized System HS Code, origin, destination, end use and miscellaneous qualifiers of the product you wish to import. Parts or derivatives of endangered species can be found in many common souvenirs such as clothing, jewellery, musical instruments, herbal or traditional medicines, cosmetic creams or food products.
Souvenirs made from endangered animals and plants may be freely sold in the country you are visiting. The fact that they are available does not mean that they can be legally bought or sold, or brought across the border. It is your responsibility to know if you are importing restricted wildlife species plants and animals, and their derivatives — check the CITES Species List , and follow all of the requirements to legally transport them.
You may also consult Endangered Species and the International Traveller. While you are outside Canada, you can send gifts free of duty and taxes to friends at home in Canada under certain conditions. It is always a good idea to include a gift card to avoid any misunderstanding.
Gifts you send from outside Canada do not count as part of your personal exemption, but gifts you bring back in your personal baggage do and are treated like any other purchases. Because jewellery is often very valuable and can be difficult to identify, you should travel with as little as possible. Take the following steps before you leave Canada. It will make it easier for you to re-enter the country with jewellery:.
In most cases, you have to pay regular duty and taxes on prizes and awards you receive outside Canada. Prizes can be declared as part of your personal exemption and duty and taxes must be paid on any excess amount.
Non-resalable prizes such as medals, trophies or plaques are generally duty- and tax-free. For more information, call the Border Information Service at within Canada. TTY is also available within Canada at From outside Canada, call or The importation of certain goods is restricted in Canada. Here are some examples of these goods. Make sure you have the information you require before attempting to import these items into Canada.
Some antiques or cultural objects considered to have historical significance to their country of origin cannot be brought into Canada without the appropriate export permits. Before you import such items, you should contact Canadian Heritage :. You must have written authorization and permits to bring explosives, fireworks and certain types of ammunition into Canada. For more information, contact:. If not, you could face prosecution and the goods may be seized.
These guidelines from U. Even if you do not need an import license, you must fill out CBP entry forms within 15 calendar days of the date that your shipment arrives at a U. Make sure to provide your importer number on all these forms.
Your importer number is your IRS business registration number. If you do not have this number or you do not own a business, then your importer number is your Social Security number SSN. Most items exported to a foreign buyer will not require an export license. However, all items are subject to export control laws and regulations. This list of federal departments and agencies is the best way to find out whether you need an export license for your product.
The importation of soil is prohibited and plant growing media and sand are regulated — requiring prior assessment and approval. Once inspected, imported plant material may be released to the customer; it may require treatment prior to release; or it may be confiscated.
All imported fruits or vegetables, including processed i. All prohibited, diseased or pest infested plants and produce will be confiscated and destroyed. All importations of insects, spiders dead or alive are strictly regulated and must be declared upon arrival. Pesticides, fertilizers, and growth regulators , must be declared upon entry into Bermuda. For more information regarding importation procedures, submission of applications, Import Permits, Phytosanitary Certificates and withheld items please contact:.
This includes live animals, birds and plants, or goods made from them, such as jewelry, shoes, bags and belts, even if they were openly on sale in the countries where you bought them, unless you have a valid CITES certificate. This also includes caviar, ivory, coral, shells and crocodile, alligator and snake skin taken form endangered animals.
You can import frozen lobsters provided they are free of algae or other plant material. Season and size restrictions apply to Spiny Lobsters. Counterfeit pirated and patent-infringing goods such as CDs, DVDs, clothing, footwear and designer goods may be detained and you may be prosecuted by the intellectual property holder.
As a general rule, visitors who have been prescribed medication by a physician may bring a reasonable quantity for their own use during their stay in Bermuda. Visitors are not required to declare their personal prescription medicines on a Customs Form However, prescription medications should be appropriately labelled and should be kept in the original containers provided by the pharmacist. Cannabis marijuana is prohibited even if it has been prescribed by a physician.
If you import marijuana you will be prosecuted and may face imprisonment, even if the marijuana was legal where you bought it. For more information please contact the Pharmacy Inspector at pharmacist gov. If you are taking part in a Methadone maintenance treatment programme or similar substance abuse programme, you should contact the Chief Medical Officer prior to travel for information and advice.
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