To determine if the product is admissible to Canada, the restrictions that apply to the product and if you need to obtain documents prior to bringing the product into Canada, refer to:. Travellers coming into Canada can carry food with them for their own personal use, provided the food is imported within the specified personal exemption limits of the Safe Food for Canadian Regulations and there are no restrictions in place under other federal legislation, such as the Health of Animals Act or the Plant Protection Act.
When bringing food into Canada, whether as a traveller or through an online purchase, you are eligible for the personal use exemption if :. You may also be exempt from paying any duty and taxes. Check the document I Declare: A guide for residents returning to Canada. Food can be contaminated with hazards that present a risk to human health, plants can carry invasive species that harm the environment and animal products can carry diseases that affect animals and humans.
When bringing food into Canada under the personal use exemptions, you may be bringing products that don't comply with the Canadian requirements. These requirements help safeguard the well-being of Canadians and the health of our environment and economy. If you are buying food items online, visit the CFIA e-commerce page for more information on making safe purchases.
New maximum quantity limits for personal use exemption Table Note 2. Shark fins or parts of shark fins that are not attached to a shark carcass are prohibited under the Fisheries Act. Refer to AIRS. Processed fruit or vegetable including herbs such as dried, frozen, canned. Provincial restrictions may apply. For example, on deer, there may be restrictions due to chronic wasting disease. Note: There is no maximum quantity for the purpose of importing such a carcass or part of a carcass for personal use.
However, this quantity may be subject to limits imposed by a hunter's permit or another form of permission from a competent authority. Infant formula. Customs Information on what you can bring back to Canada, what to declare, duties and taxes, and personal exemptions.
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Be prepared for delays if further inspection is required. Dairy Products: up to 20 kgs 44 lbs. Fish and Seafood: all species except pufferfish and Chinese mitten crab Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: one bag up to 4kgs 8. Raw or uncooked poultry are not allowed at this time. For a complete list of which food products you can or cannot bring into Canada, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's website. Because pest and disease situations are constantly changing, these requirements may be adjusted at any time.
Please check back often and before you leave home the United States. Have a great trip to Canada, drive safe and enjoy your stay! Please share this article with your friends who are going to Canada this summer. Examples of restricted items include:. However, it is strongly suggested you don't.
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