If you leave the country at a land border crossing, you can also get an instant cash refund at one of the Participating Duty Free Shops. Our staff will be available to answer your questions and help with claims at the Revenue Canada kiosks located in the Athlete's Village, the Winnipeg Convention Centre, and the Winnipeg International Airport. However, these items will need the regular documentation required by Revenue Canada. To clear customs, team uniforms shipped in bulk will need import permits as well as proper documentation - try to arrange your customs clearance ahead of time. You have to declare all firearms to Revenue Canada when you are importing them.
Athletes can import firearms for use in competitions without paying duty and taxes.
However, there are still several import requirements that must be met. Under the Firearms Act, you must be 18 years of age to import a firearm into Canada. If competing athletes are not 18 yet and want to import a firearm, they will have to be accompanied by an adult, and be under the adult's direct supervision and control. All restricted firearms being imported will need an Authorization to Transport. Revenue Canada will verify firearms and authorizations when the firearms are being imported, and again when they are exported.