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CANADA
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport
- Visa (if applicable)
- Work Permit (if applicable)
- Inventory (in English or French) giving a detailed list
of appliances and electronics with make, model, serial number,
etc.
- Customs Manifest (Form A8A)
- Previous airport or United States/Canada Border Declaration
- Importers Declaration for Customs
- Immigration papers for immigrants
- Landed Immigrant Application (if applicable)
- Letter of Undertaking (not always necessary)
- Returning Canadians will also need to provide the following
documents:
- Proof of Residency outside of Canada
- Monthly statements, letter from employer, rent receipts,
Income Tax, etc.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER AND/OR SPOUSE MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS
CLEARANCE (FAILURE TO APPEAR IMMEDIATELY WILL RESULT IN
BONDED STORAGE AT CUSTOMER'S EXPENSE)
- Used household goods and personal effects may be duty-free
if Customer was a resident of Canada returning after an
absence of at least one year or was a former resident who
has been a resident of another country for at least one
year.
- All shipments are subject to inspection
- If Customer has been residing outside Canada for at least
a year, but less than five years, household goods and personal
effects must have been in Customer's ownership, possession
and use for at least six months (Bill of Sale and Registration
documents required to prove age)
- Items must not be sold or lent within one year of importation
- Air shipments must be cleared within 48 hours to avoid
storage charges
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Importation of alcohol requires a detailed list (giving
type, size, and quantity) and an Import Permit
- Provincial and federal duties and taxes will be assessed
- DO NOT ship wine between October 1 and March 31 to
avoid possibility of freezing
- Tobacco products
- Foodstuffs in reasonable quantities are permitted
- Meat
- Authorization must be granted before import
- Pornographic materials
- Commercial quantities of anything pay duties
- New items (Customer must supply Bill of Sale for any new
item which may be questioned by the Customs office)
- Radio equipment (CB's and walkie-talkies)
- Office equipment (even if used)
- Handguns require a permit (but are very seldom granted)
- Pistols, revolvers or fully automatic firearms are not
permitted for sporting purposes and require a Police Permit
- Hunting rifles or shotguns for sporting purposes (that
are not adapted) are not restricted
- No restrictions apply on air pistols or air rifles provided
the muzzle velocity does not exceed 500 feet per second
- Any one item valued at $10,000 or over is dutiable
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons (except as stated above), explosives, fireworks
and all ammunition
- Narcotic drugs
- Animal products on the endangered species list
- Plants, sand and other related matter require a Phytosanitary
Certificate and Import Permit issued in advance by the Department
of Agriculture
- Some fruits and vegetables are prohibited
- NOTE: INCLUSION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS
IN THE SHIPMENT WILL DELAY CUSTOMS AND RESULT IN ADDITIONAL
EXPENSES FOR THE CUSTOMER
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety and Emission control regulations
apply
- Vehicles over 15 years old are subject to different regulations
and costly modifications may be required
- Vehicle must bear the "Statement of Compliance"
label affixed by the manufacturer
- Vehicle may be subject to local taxes but are duty-free
- Form K-22, immediate registration and licensing is required
for exemption from duties
- Documents required:
- Registration
- Proof of ownership
PETS
- All pets require an International Health and Inoculation
Certificate and Inspection by the Department of Agriculture
- Dogs, birds, livestock, and horses three months old or
older from the United States can be imported provided they
are accompanied by a certificate signed and dated by a veterinarian,
showing that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies
within the last year. Pets must be vaccinated at least
30 days prior to entry.
- The certificate must identify the animal by breed,
age, sex, color, and any distinguishing marks
- Quarantine will be required for some types of animals
- Length depends on the type of animal and country of
origin
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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