Canada customs
 

Just a general question since I am returning to Canada for the first time in 3 weeks...heard rumour that the tax exemption limit is now $800 instead of $500...can anyone confirm this?

Regards,
Empress

FROM REVENUE CANADA WEBSITE:

Attention Travellers
July 15, 1999 (99-024)

The amount of wine you can bring into Canada duty- and tax-free as part of your personal exemption has increased.

Old amount New amount
1.14 litres 1.5 litres


To include this new amount in your personal exemption you have to:

carry it in your personal luggage or checked baggage;
meet the minimum age requirement of the province or territory you enter;
not be claiming any other alcoholic beverages in your personal exemption; and
be returning after an absence of at least 48 hours if you are a Canadian resident.

Canadian residents only

In addition to the wine increase, your 7-day duty- and tax-free personal exemption has increased.

Old amount New amount
CAN$500 CAN$750

Thanks BB....I appreciate it.

Regards,
Empress

No problem -- enjoy your new found limits http://talk.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif