Relevant laws and regulations on articles brought into Canada by immigrants.

Canadian immigrants must have a lot of things they hope to bring to Canada when they are preparing to land in Canada. Then, what can and can't be brought into Canada has become a topic that has to be said. This paper sorts out the relevant laws and regulations of Canada Border Service Agency, Canada Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada and other departments on bringing goods into Canada. 1. Chinese herbal medicines and condiments can enter the country.

Herbs, spices, tea, coffee beans and spices can all be brought into Canada.

People in China who admire Chinese medicine can also safely carry Chinese herbal medicines (except those which are determined to be toxic and restricted by the Ministry of Health). However, it should be noted that Chinese herbal medicine refers to dried or frozen medicinal materials, not fresh plants or Chinese patent medicines, and must not contain any ingredients similar to bark. Because fresh medicinal materials and bark are generally prohibited from entering the country, Chinese patent medicines are over-the-counter and have strict requirements.

Second, alcohol and tobacco can be brought, and the tax exemption amount is limited.

You can bring alcohol and tobacco into Canada, but only a certain amount is duty-free.

No more than 65,438+0.5 liters of wine, or 65,438+0.65,438+04 liters of spirits, or at most 8.5 liters of beer. If it exceeds the quantity, it will be taxed.

Cigarettes, cigarette products that can be brought into Canada for personal use, can only be five at most (1 including 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 200 grams of cut tobacco); But there can only be one tax exemption at most.

However, Canadian-made cigarettes purchased from duty-free shops are not subject to duty-free or quantity restrictions.

In short, tobacco and alcohol can be brought into the country as long as they are declared, but the tax paid is uncertain.

According to the Customs Law, if people fail to declare cigarettes and alcohol when entering the country, their articles will be confiscated forever.

In addition, although the duty-free quota for individuals who leave the country for more than 2 days is 800 yuan, the duty-free quota for gifts (non-tobacco and alcohol) is only 60 yuan.

Third, the drug access requirements are strict.

Canada is generally allowed to bring a course of treatment or a 90-day supply of drugs into the country for personal use. However, it varies according to the identity of immigrants and whether they are prescription drugs.

If you are a tourist, you can bring prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs that meet the requirements when entering the country.

If you are a Canadian resident, you can bring non-prescription drugs that meet the requirements; However, prescription drugs need to be approved by the Ministry of Health according to the situation.

Requirements for taking medicine: First of all, it must be for personal use, and it cannot exceed one course of treatment or 90-day supply. At the same time, prescription drugs must be packaged in hospitals or pharmacies, with the original label of the instructions for use, or in retail packaging. The same is true for the packaging of over-the-counter drugs (prescriptions, packages and instructions must be translated into English or English).

In addition, it should be noted that Canadian residents are prohibited by law from importing any prescription drugs by mail or express delivery.

If you are not sure whether the drugs you are carrying comply with Canadian laws and regulations, it is recommended to contact Health Canada for verification before traveling.

Fourth, whether food can enter the country is very different.

1. Meat, poultry and related foods are almost prohibited from entering the country.

Except from the United States, it is not allowed to bring any meat including dried meat, floss, poultry and related foods into other countries. Animal fat is also a contraband. However, products sterilized by manufacturers in vacuum packaging and canned sterilized meat can enter the country. Of course, you must remember to declare (there is a precedent that China vacuum-packed roast chicken and roast duck was seized by the customs).

And quail eggs, eggs and other poultry eggs, as well as bird's nest, bird's nest and other favorite foods of China people, are strictly prohibited from being brought into the country. The Canadian Border Agency will usually step up inspections during the New Year, and China people should pay attention when entering Canada.

2. Baby food, including baby milk powder, can enter the country.

Baby milk powder can only be packaged commercially, and can only be used for self-use after aseptic treatment. Everyone can carry up to 20 kilograms.

3. Dried fruits and vegetables, canned or frozen fruits and vegetables; Baked food and candy (excluding meat).

Dried fruits and vegetables, canned or frozen fruits and vegetables, baked goods and sweets can all enter the country. Everyone can take up to 20 kilograms of this kind of goods.

4. Dairy products.

For countries outside the United States, only cheese can be brought back to Canada. Each person can take up to 20 kilograms, the value of which is not more than that of 20 yuan. Remember: milk and dairy products (whey, cream, skim milk, butter, etc. ), whether fresh, frozen or air-dried, are not allowed to be brought into the country. Unless you enter Canada from the United States, 20 kilograms of dairy products within 20 yuan can enter the country. )

5. Seafood products.

Any fish and seafood except puffer fish and hairy crabs, whether eaten raw or cooked, can enter the country.

Even aquatic animals susceptible to infection do not need to apply for an import license as long as they do not exceed the following quantitative restrictions:

10 dead fish with fins and no internal organs; 4. Major crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, etc. ); 3 kg mollusks (oysters, clams, clams, etc.). ).

However, if you want to import the above aquatic animals susceptible to bacterial infection, you need to apply for written permission from the Food Inspection Bureau in advance before you can enter the country.

6. Fresh fruits and vegetables.

Fresh fruits and vegetables, there are many restrictions if you want to enter the country. Apples, pears, strawberries, blueberries and other fruits that can grow in Canada are generally not allowed to be brought into China. However, tropical fruits such as pitaya and pineapple are allowed to enter the country. Potato crops, such as yam, potato, sweet potato and beet, are not allowed to enter the country. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and other vegetables are not allowed to enter the country. Therefore, unless it is a tropical fruit not produced in Canada, don't bring it into customs.

5. Plants refused to enter Canada.

Almost all flowers and plants, including chrysanthemums and bamboos, and seeds are not allowed to enter the country. Even dirt can't enter the country. Even if potted plants are allowed to enter the country, the soil needs to be removed.

Cut flowers that are not used for reproduction may be allowed to enter the country. However, according to the origin and type, there are strict restrictions. Therefore, it is best not to bring such items into the customs.

In addition, just like leather products, only tanned hides and leather products are allowed. There are also wooden souvenirs that can enter the country, but bark, insects and insect live animals are not allowed.

Six, carrying cash and valuables into the customs must be declared.

According to Canadian customs regulations, those who carry 1 10,000 RMB or more in cash when entering the country must declare. The Canadian Border Agency said that Canada has not set an upper limit for bringing cash into and out of the country, and 1 10,000 yuan is only the minimum threshold for declaration. The most important thing is to prove that the source of this money is legal and reasonable.

First of all, no matter how much cash you have, you can enter the country legally, and the Canadian government will not charge any fees.

1. But if you bring more than 10000 in cash, you must declare it when you enter the customs, otherwise you will not only be fined, but also be confiscated. In addition, even if a large amount of cash enters the country, it may be investigated in detail to prevent it from being involved in transnational crimes such as money laundering. The Canadian Border Agency emphasizes that cash referred to by customs includes traveler's checks and cashier's checks. In short, it doesn't matter how much money you bring into Canada as long as it can prove that it is legal income.

2. valuables must be declared when entering the country.

Except for valuables that are recognized as personal belongings, customs duties shall be paid for the part that exceeds the duty-free quota. In addition, even watches and jewelry before leaving the country will be declared as new items if they are processed after returning home. Bring jewelry into the customs, prepare a jewelry list in advance, and indicate the brand, value and serial number of jewelry to avoid trouble or unknown origin.

Seven, carrying contraband has serious consequences.

If you bring contraband into Canada, once it is found, it will not only be confiscated, but the parties may also be fined.

The maximum fine for each undeclared contraband can be as high as 1300 Canadian dollars. If the circumstances are serious, they may be prosecuted.

According to the Canadian Border Agency (CBSA), the customs computer system will keep records of violations. If you have a bad record, you may face frequent inspections after going through the customs, and you may not be able to apply for express delivery service.

Eight, declare worry-free

According to the Canadian customs regulations, if an entrant is not sure whether the articles he carries are prohibited articles, he only needs to declare entry or ask a customs official, then the customs will only confiscate the articles that are restricted or prohibited from entering the country at most, without any punishment.

Of course, if the entry personnel know that the articles they are carrying are prohibited before entering the customs, they can also discard them in the contraband recycling box specially set up at the airport to avoid the ban.