What can you not take across the Canadian border?
What can you not take across the Canadian border?
- cannabis.
- food, plants, animals and related products that pose a risk to Canada.
- endangered species and anything made from the parts or endangered species (these can be found in some souvenirs)
What vegetables can cross the border?
Field-grown produce presented for inspection before or after that date range may be refused entry. However, fresh cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, squash, and strawberries clearly labeled as having been grown in a commercial greenhouse in Canada may enter the United States year-around.
Can I bring a bottle of liquor into Canada?
You can claim goods worth up to CAN$800 without paying any duty and taxes. You must have the goods with you when you enter Canada. You can bring back up to 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres of alcoholic beverages or up to 8.5 litres of beer.
Can you pack food in suitcase to Canada?
There are no air security restrictions against putting food in your checked luggage. (For carry-on luggage, of course, you'd have to worry about the liquids restrictions.) You'd want to make sure it's well wrapped -- changes in pressure can cause things to leak and make a big mess.
How much alcohol can I pack in my checked luggage?
Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.
Do I have to declare souvenirs at customs?
Travelers should declare all items being brought from abroad that will remain in the United States. This includes gifts and duty-free purchases. Goods purchased in a duty-free shop are not automatically free of duty upon your return to the United States.