For travellers who are not returning residents, provide the purpose and length of stay in Canada or for returning residents, provide length of absence, passport and visa details, if applicable. Declare all personal goods being imported, including firearms and weapons. If duties and taxes are payable, provide customs with your VISA or MasterCard number and expiry date. At the conclusion of the customs process, you will receive a report number for your records, as proof of your reporting. We will carry out on-site verifications and examinations to ensure compliance with the law.
All travellers can import goods for their own personal use.
U.S. residents have to return all goods to the U.S. unless they consume them in Canada. You cannot import controlled, restricted, or prohibited animals, plants, or goods as described in the publications called, I Declare, for Canadian residents, and the Canada Travel Guide, for U.S. residents. There are restrictions on importing alcohol and tobacco products into Canada. For more information, see the publication called I Declare or the Canada Travel Guide . You cannot import prohibited firearms or weapons including mace, pepper spray, and stun guns.