US to YVR to TYO
Dec 10, 2018, 7:35 pm
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US to YVR to TYO
On my way to Tokyo via YVR. I depart PDX and usually like to buy a bottle of wine (airside) for my hotel later on. This works out fine domestically. But If I have a bottle of wine in my carry on bag when I get to YVR will it pass through customs or will I have to give it up. Thanks
Dec 11, 2018, 4:08 am
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You will not clear Canadian customs in YVR if you are in transit, only a cursory inspection by border security. Arriving from the U.S. you should also be able to skip a second security screening, so you should be fine to carry your bottle. Make sure it's in a properly sealed duty-free bag just in case.
Finally, you could of course just buy a good bottle of BC wine at YVR international departures before heading to TYO. Saves you any trouble and may get you to try something new.
Finally, you could of course just buy a good bottle of BC wine at YVR international departures before heading to TYO. Saves you any trouble and may get you to try something new.
Dec 16, 2018, 9:11 pm
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When you buy it airside in the US, make sure that it is packed in an official duty free tamper-evident security bag.
Take a look at this CATSA web page:
Take a look at this CATSA web page:
Jan 1, 2019, 7:45 pm
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When you buy it airside in the US, make sure that it is packed in an official duty free tamper-evident security bag.
Take a look at this CATSA web page:
Take a look at this CATSA web page:
Connecting international flights or multiple airport transfers
Please note that duty-free liquids, aerosols and gels may be intercepted if you pass through pre-board screening at a connecting airport in another country or at multiple airports over a two-day period.