Canadian Customs Regulations Duty
When crossing the border into Canada, visitors, citizens and residents must comply with the customs regulations enforced by the Canada Border Services Agency, or CBSA. Individuals are required to declare the goods they bring in and pay taxes for them in some situations.
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Canadians and Residents
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Canadians and residents that have been out of Canada for 48 hours or longer benefit from a special duty rate of 7 percent -- up to $300, except for tobacco products or alcoholic beverages -- in addition to their personal exemption. Personal exemption consists of $50 for a 24-hour absence, $400 for a 48-hour absence or $750 for an absence of seven days or longer. Individuals traveling with goods worth less than these thresholds do not pay any duties.
Visitors
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Visitors to Canada must declare all goods at the customs desk. These goods are duty-free as long as visitors will take them back when leaving the country and they are not business-related. Visitors may be asked to leave a security deposit for these goods that is returned when they leave the country.
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American Visitors
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The same regulations apply for United States visitors, with the exception of items for business use. Alcoholic beverages up to 1 1/2 liters of wine, 40 ounces of liquor or 8.5 liters of beer are duty-free, along with tobacco products up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 200 grams of manufactured tobacco.
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