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DOCUMENTATION: 1. Original ocean bill of lading / air waybill. 2. Valid passport with visa 3. Inventory - French / English 4. Work permit holders - temporary entry form E29B5. Carrier arrival notice RESTRICTED ITEMS: 1. Narcotics, Drugs 2. Skins, bones, feathers,etc. from animals on the endangered species list. 3. Firearms that are fully automatic, or are fitted with silencers, or have been adapted from a rifle or shotgun so that firearms is less than 660 mm overall are prohibited entry to Canada. Handguns require permit. 4. Foodstuffs, plants and pets have special restrictions. 5. Alcoholic Beverages/Tobacco6. Any shipper aged 16 or over may import duty free up to 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 2lbs. tobacco. In addition, any person who meets the age requirements of province through which they enter Canada, may bring in up to 40 oz. of liquor or wine or 24x12 can or bottles of beer or ale.
DUTIES: 1. Landed Immigrants are allowed duty and tax free entry of HHG/PE provided these goods were in their ownership / possession and use before their arrivals in Canada. 2. Work permit holders will be asked to leave a deposit against duties and taxes of 20% of value up to a maximum deposit of $800(Canadian)
VEHICLES: Mandatory safety and emission standards apply to vehicles manufactures after 1-1-71. Some provinces/states may charge a sales tax - other wise duty free.
