Originally Posted by
jackal
I understand that is the procedure if I have goods to declare.
The fundamental question, however, which is not answered clearly anywhere that I can see, is whether I am required to declare an amount of alcohol under my personal exemption limit.
In other words, is it exempt from needing to be declared? Or do I still need to declare it but it is simply exempt from duty?
You should declare specifically all alcohol and tobacco products, regardless of the limits. For other goods, a general declaraion is normally okay. Canada Customs officers at land borders will normally ask "Any alcohol or tobacco?" in case you forget.