Can I bring this into Canada?
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Can I bring this into Canada?
A while ago I came across a supermarket that was offering a very good deal on a branded mouthwash, so not thinking I bought quite a lot of it in order to save money later on. After working out the rate I'm using it up, I have 22 months supply left(!) Forget keeping it all in the bathroom, it's filling up kitchen cupboards and other rooms too! I don't have an obsession it was just a good deal at the time so I thought it would be a good idea to stock up.
These are all technically new, as in unopened, so my question is can I take that into Canada when my PR comes through as personal effects, or will this be classed as new and I'll be charged some sort of tax on it?
Thanks,
Fresh Breath Ben
These are all technically new, as in unopened, so my question is can I take that into Canada when my PR comes through as personal effects, or will this be classed as new and I'll be charged some sort of tax on it?
Thanks,
Fresh Breath Ben
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Re: Can I bring this into Canada?
A while ago I came across a supermarket that was offering a very good deal on a branded mouthwash, so not thinking I bought quite a lot of it in order to save money later on. After working out the rate I'm using it up, I have 22 months supply left(!) Forget keeping it all in the bathroom, it's filling up kitchen cupboards and other rooms too! I don't have an obsession it was just a good deal at the time so I thought it would be a good idea to stock up.
These are all technically new, as in unopened, so my question is can I take that into Canada when my PR comes through as personal effects, or will this be classed as new and I'll be charged some sort of tax on it?
Thanks,
Fresh Breath Ben
These are all technically new, as in unopened, so my question is can I take that into Canada when my PR comes through as personal effects, or will this be classed as new and I'll be charged some sort of tax on it?
Thanks,
Fresh Breath Ben
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Re: Can I bring this into Canada?
A while ago I came across a supermarket that was offering a very good deal on a branded mouthwash, so not thinking I bought quite a lot of it in order to save money later on. After working out the rate I'm using it up, I have 22 months supply left(!) Forget keeping it all in the bathroom, it's filling up kitchen cupboards and other rooms too! I don't have an obsession it was just a good deal at the time so I thought it would be a good idea to stock up.
These are all technically new, as in unopened, so my question is can I take that into Canada when my PR comes through as personal effects, or will this be classed as new and I'll be charged some sort of tax on it?
Thanks,
Fresh Breath Ben
These are all technically new, as in unopened, so my question is can I take that into Canada when my PR comes through as personal effects, or will this be classed as new and I'll be charged some sort of tax on it?
Thanks,
Fresh Breath Ben
I can't tell if this is serious or a joke? I was already laughing but then the 'Fresh Breath Ben' drove me over the edge!
Please change your forum name to Fresh Breath Ben.
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Re: Can I bring this into Canada?
A while ago I came across a supermarket that was offering a very good deal on a branded mouthwash, so not thinking I bought quite a lot of it in order to save money later on. After working out the rate I'm using it up, I have 22 months supply left(!) Forget keeping it all in the bathroom, it's filling up kitchen cupboards and other rooms too! I don't have an obsession it was just a good deal at the time so I thought it would be a good idea to stock up.
These are all technically new, as in unopened, so my question is can I take that into Canada when my PR comes through as personal effects, or will this be classed as new and I'll be charged some sort of tax on it?
Thanks,
Fresh Breath Ben
These are all technically new, as in unopened, so my question is can I take that into Canada when my PR comes through as personal effects, or will this be classed as new and I'll be charged some sort of tax on it?
Thanks,
Fresh Breath Ben
Customs D Memo Settlers Effects D2-2-1 says
Ownership, Possession, and Use
14. For the purposes of tariff item No. 9807.00.00:
(a) "ownership"
means that the settler has acquired, by purchase or other means, the legal right to have goods as personal property and to exercise control over their use and disposition. Goods which are leased do not qualify;
(b) "possession"
means that the settler has, in person, physically accepted the goods; and
(c) "use"
means that the settler has actually put the goods into an action or service for a purpose for which they were designed or intended.
Memorandum D2-2-1 - Settlers' Effects - Tariff Item No. 9807.00.00
So what do you think?
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Re: Can I bring this into Canada?
OK I will play along.
Customs D Memo Settlers Effects D2-2-1 says
Ownership, Possession, and Use
14. For the purposes of tariff item No. 9807.00.00:
(a) "ownership"
means that the settler has acquired, by purchase or other means, the legal right to have goods as personal property and to exercise control over their use and disposition. Goods which are leased do not qualify;
(b) "possession"
means that the settler has, in person, physically accepted the goods; and
(c) "use"
means that the settler has actually put the goods into an action or service for a purpose for which they were designed or intended.
Memorandum D2-2-1 - Settlers' Effects - Tariff Item No. 9807.00.00
So what do you think?
Customs D Memo Settlers Effects D2-2-1 says
Ownership, Possession, and Use
14. For the purposes of tariff item No. 9807.00.00:
(a) "ownership"
means that the settler has acquired, by purchase or other means, the legal right to have goods as personal property and to exercise control over their use and disposition. Goods which are leased do not qualify;
(b) "possession"
means that the settler has, in person, physically accepted the goods; and
(c) "use"
means that the settler has actually put the goods into an action or service for a purpose for which they were designed or intended.
Memorandum D2-2-1 - Settlers' Effects - Tariff Item No. 9807.00.00
So what do you think?
I can probably give the mouthwash out to friends before I go, some of them could benefit from it.
Thanks for the pointer.
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Re: Can I bring this into Canada?
Thanks, I hadn't seen that before. I thought there was some restriction on the item being used though I wasn't sure what it was. Not sure how tight they are about that rule, presumably they're not going to be inspecting every item in my cargo for signs of use.
I can probably give the mouthwash out to friends before I go, some of them could benefit from it.
Thanks for the pointer.
I can probably give the mouthwash out to friends before I go, some of them could benefit from it.
Thanks for the pointer.
for info 1 lire of mouthwash costs around $5.
Also expect customs to have a field day with you when you arrive with a hold bag of nothing but bottles of mouthwash. Nothing wrong with it but it will certainly be beyond the normal traveler so will attract scrutiny.
I cannot wait to see this episode of Canadian border security.
Last edited by Engineer_abroad; Oct 6th 2017 at 1:50 pm.
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Re: Can I bring this into Canada?
This is nothing compared to my alcohol collection, I'm having to re-home more than 30 litres of spirits.
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Re: Can I bring this into Canada?
Is that code for drinking it before you move? Unless its very rare alcohol tbh not worth bring it as you will definitely have to pay on this and dependent on province might have to obtain a permit to do so.
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Re: Can I bring this into Canada?
I'm planning to give it to my very grateful friends before I leave - I couldn't possibly drink it all! I think I can bring 1L IIRC but no more without taxes. Also I figured the extra cost simply isn't worth it, it's more of a luxury, no point in paying to transport it.
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Re: Can I bring this into Canada?
[QUOTE=benbb;12355434I'm planning on using air freight as it seems the cheapest but they charge based on volumetric weight. [/QUOTE]
All shippers use cubed weight.
All shippers use cubed weight.
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Re: Can I bring this into Canada?
Omg this thread is hilarious