taking cheese to canada
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taking cheese to canada
is it possible to take cheese (e.g. pasturized cheeses such as stilton and cheddar) into canada if you declare it on your customs forms?
I know unpasturized stuff like brie is not allowed but i'd like to take some english cheeses for my christmas trip to canada.
I know unpasturized stuff like brie is not allowed but i'd like to take some english cheeses for my christmas trip to canada.
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Re: taking cheese to canada
If you declare it I think it will be taken from you. Unless you're bringing in a substantial quantity it's probably better you don't declare it, as most people don't.
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Re: taking cheese to canada
Its all OK as long as its for personal consumption
Not declaring and being caught with an illegal product can carry a very hefty fine watched a little old dutch lady get stuck with $5000 for a tulip bulb
But watch for issues in the UK such as foot and mouth, during outbreaks of disease they do impose restrictions on dairy products, check the web site
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/fpa-apa/law-loi-eng.html
And the section on foot and mouth
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/...2001-11e.shtml
Another piece of advice, use the governments web site for legal information, you’ll tend to get opinions rather than facts here on BE
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Re: taking cheese to canada
no problem,we have just brought back about 3 kg of stilton and cheddars,just declare it and they are happy .....
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Re: taking cheese to canada
My OH used to go to the US every week to buy milk cheese and eggs, never a problem coming back.
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Re: taking cheese to canada
ok thanks everyone
i can stock up on stilton and declare it without worry.
i can stock up on stilton and declare it without worry.
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Re: taking cheese to canada
I would always declare what I am bringing in, otherwise one risks latex gloves, vehicle being dismantled (you have to reassemble yourself, keep tools handy), loss of vehicle or financial penalties.
The other week I flew in and had purchased some some new sunglasses (wearing them) $250 worth, showed the receipt at POE and they waved me though. Never can tell.
Last edited by Aviator; Dec 4th 2009 at 11:28 pm.
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Re: taking cheese to canada
As I won't be going home anytime lately anyone know where to get the best stilton in Vancouver? I like a bit of that for my tea over Christmas time.
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Re: taking cheese to canada
She used to just tell them what we had and was on her way. There is a limit though, $25 I believe. No taxes on foods in Canada.
I would always declare what I am bringing in, otherwise one risks latex gloves, vehicle being dismantled (you have to reassemble yourself, keep tools handy), loss of vehicle or financial penalties.
The other week I flew in and had purchased some some new sunglasses (wearing them) $250 worth, showed the receipt at POE and they waved me though. Never can tell.
I would always declare what I am bringing in, otherwise one risks latex gloves, vehicle being dismantled (you have to reassemble yourself, keep tools handy), loss of vehicle or financial penalties.
The other week I flew in and had purchased some some new sunglasses (wearing them) $250 worth, showed the receipt at POE and they waved me though. Never can tell.