Entry and exit of Canada: What items are best not to bring?

Most of the items that tourists are not allowed to bring into Canada are plants. One of the main principles of whether various plants can be brought into Canada is that if they are native to Canada or cultivated locally, there may be entry restrictions. Because I am afraid that germs or pests stored in similar plants will pose a threat to local crops or resources.

According to this principle, many kinds of evergreen plants, such as pine, conifer, Douglas fir and larch, are not allowed to be brought into Canada except imported from the United States. For this reason, garlands made of Christmas trees and evergreen trees are not allowed to be imported.

Fruit: fruits of various cold temperate climates cannot be brought into China unless they come from the United States. This includes apples, apricots and other common fruits, in addition to strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, blackcurrants, currants and other berries. Grapes were introduced from America and some other places. Some fruits and plants are not allowed to enter the country, while others can be brought into the harvested fruits.

Vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, etc. Plants are not allowed to be brought into America unless they are from America. Potatoes and other edible parts are buried in the ground and come into direct contact with the soil, so their plants, edible stems and bulbs are forbidden to be brought in, except in the United States.

Generally speaking, soil or plants with soil are not allowed to be brought into China. Like the bonsai that China people like, don't think that a small pot is brought in. If it's American, you can bring it in with pots and mud. If it is from other countries, the customs will not release it unless all the mud is removed. In addition, except chrysanthemums from the United States and a few other countries, chrysanthemums, which are deeply loved by China people, are prohibited from entering the country.

In fact, any material that contains soil or is used as a cultivation base like soil is subject to the same restrictions. This includes compost and other natural fertilizers, peat, sphagnum, sphagnum, turf and other organic fiber materials. In addition, bark is also easy to shelter evil people and shelter evil people, and there are also restrictions. As for packaging and filling materials, such as wheat straw, it is only allowed to be brought into the United States, and even some States in the United States prohibit it.

Animals:

Not many people are forbidden to bring into this country. For example, seafood, only a few kinds of fish like puffer fish, and a few kinds of crabs like mitten crabs are banned. In addition, animal fat can only be brought into the United States.

Dried beef and seeds for growing vegetables are gifts that China people like to give to their Canadian relatives and friends. However, if you bring such items into Canada without a true declaration, you may be fined 100 to 400 Canadian dollars, and all related items will be confiscated.

Drugs:

When you are away from home, health comes first. Considering that almost all western medicines are used in Canada, which have great side effects and are expensive, many China people will bring some medicines when they return to Canada, but the entry customs in Canada have strict regulations on bringing medicines. Immigration inspection in Canada requires tourists to bring medicines with original labels and instructions, as well as prescriptions for medicines. Remind everyone again, don't carry drugs for others easily, because you can't tell whether the drugs you carry contain dangerous ingredients or not, and don't carry too many drugs. In addition, we should also pay attention to the English description of drug ingredients, doctor's prescriptions and purchase invoices to avoid unnecessary trouble when entering the country.

Valuables and jewels

Valuables such as photographic equipment, watches and sporting goods carried in carry-on luggage can be registered at the local airport on the day of entry or before going abroad. If you can prove that the item is legally imported or obtained in Canada, the customs officer will list the item number in detail on the small green card you carry with you. When you return to Canada from abroad, show this card to the customs officer, and you can pass the customs smoothly.

As for jewelry, it's best to take it abroad as little as possible. In order to facilitate your return to Canada, you'd better do the following steps:

A qualified jewelry appraiser, jewelry dealer or insurance company in Canada should make an appraisal report (or jewelry appraisal book), plus verified and dated photos to prove that the jewelry in it is indeed listed in the appraisal book. iask.ca

When you go abroad, please take your jewelry appraisal certificate, appraisal photos and shopping invoices with you. Let you clear customs smoothly.

According to customs regulations, any articles brought out of Canada, if modified or added in any way, will not be regarded as the same article when brought back to China, and all must be declared. For example, if you take an old diamond ring, set a new diamond abroad and bring it back to Canada, the whole thing, the diamond and its setting, will be regarded as a brand-new item.

Even if the ring itself is made of Canadian materials, the whole ring will be regarded as jewelry and bracelets bought abroad, and import duties must be paid unless you have informed the customs in advance and obtained local permission before leaving Canada. It is worth noting that such modification or supplementary services abroad will only be approved if Canada cannot provide them. However, there are already licensed jewelers in Canada, and it is very difficult to obtain such approval.