Canada customs
Aug 29, 1999 | 9:23 am
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Join Date: May 1999
Location: Canada
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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
Regards,
Empress
Aug 29, 1999 | 10:24 am
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Join Date: May 1998
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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
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
