2. Cigarettes, alcohol and medicines are all items that China immigrants often like to bring back to Canada after returning to China; At the same time, it is also a strictly restricted item. Tobacco and alcohol can only be exempted from customs duties within a certain amount.
Liquor, not exceeding 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.
3. Drugs, 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 should 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.
You can't bring 1, fresh fruits and vegetables, and there are many restrictions on entering 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. Don't bring tropical fruits unless they are not produced in 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.
3. "Showing off wealth" has always been a tradition of China people, but at least when entering the customs, this road was blocked. Participants must declare truthfully, otherwise the consequences may be very serious. According to Canadian customs regulations, those who carry 1 10,000 RMB or more in cash when entering the country must declare.
Newspapers often report that China people were investigated, confiscated, fined or even charged with crimes when they entered the country. The reason is that unless valuables are recognized as personal belongings, the part that exceeds the tax allowance needs to pay customs duties. In addition, even watches and jewelry before leaving the country will be declared as new items if they are processed after returning home. Attila Szelay, an official of the Border Bureau, said that when you bring jewelry into the customs, you should prepare a jewelry list in advance, indicating the brand, value and serial number of the jewelry to avoid trouble or suspicion. Many people in China take chances and try to get away with it, but you should know that the consequences of being caught may be unbearable for you.
Remarks: According to the Canadian customs regulations, if an entrant does not know whether the articles he is carrying are prohibited articles, and only needs to declare entry or ask a customs official, then the customs will 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.