Mattresses in container
#1
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Mattresses in container
Hi
Has anyone had their container, which contained mattresses, inspected?
and if so what was the reaction, if any, when they saw the mattresses.
I found the following site which stated:
Used or second-hand mattresses
You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate that verifies the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigating.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/...-eng.html#s5x6
I have read past threads and it seems that yes you can import but it should have been fumigated.
It would not make sense to allow un-fumigated imports for immigrants but not for others.
No prob if you don't get caught
Don't want to face a few hundred $ expenses on fumigation!
Has anyone had their container, which contained mattresses, inspected?
and if so what was the reaction, if any, when they saw the mattresses.
I found the following site which stated:
Used or second-hand mattresses
You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate that verifies the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigating.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/...-eng.html#s5x6
I have read past threads and it seems that yes you can import but it should have been fumigated.
It would not make sense to allow un-fumigated imports for immigrants but not for others.
No prob if you don't get caught
Don't want to face a few hundred $ expenses on fumigation!
#2
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Location: NS, Canada 2007-2013. Now....England!
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Re: Mattresses in container
Hi
Has anyone had their container, which contained mattresses, inspected?
and if so what was the reaction, if any, when they saw the mattresses.
I found the following site which stated:
Used or second-hand mattresses
You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate that verifies the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigating.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/...-eng.html#s5x6
I have read past threads and it seems that yes you can import but it should have been fumigated.
It would not make sense to allow un-fumigated imports for immigrants but not for others.
No prob if you don't get caught
Don't want to face a few hundred $ expenses on fumigation!
Has anyone had their container, which contained mattresses, inspected?
and if so what was the reaction, if any, when they saw the mattresses.
I found the following site which stated:
Used or second-hand mattresses
You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate that verifies the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigating.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/...-eng.html#s5x6
I have read past threads and it seems that yes you can import but it should have been fumigated.
It would not make sense to allow un-fumigated imports for immigrants but not for others.
No prob if you don't get caught
Don't want to face a few hundred $ expenses on fumigation!
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Location: Cochrane, Alberta
Posts: 868
Re: Mattresses in container
We brought all ours over too. We were never told we had to have them fumigated or anything. Our removal company just packed them up with everything else into the container, no problems.
#4
Re: Mattresses in container
I'll do a search later and quote the actual phrasing but goods being imported by immigrants are EXEMPT from fumigation.
#5
Re: Mattresses in container
here is what i posted a year or so ago
Here is Canada Border Services Agency's Memorandum D9-1-7 concerning Used Mattresses.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/...7-doc-eng.html
It specifically states that items imported under Item No. 9807.00.00 (concerning Settlers' Effects) are exempt from the requirement for fumigation.
Here is Canada Border Services Agency's Memorandum D9-1-7 concerning Used Mattresses.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/...7-doc-eng.html
It specifically states that items imported under Item No. 9807.00.00 (concerning Settlers' Effects) are exempt from the requirement for fumigation.
Last edited by Zoe Bell; Jan 3rd 2011 at 3:44 pm.
#6
Re: Mattresses in container
I brought my 3 mattresses over last April in my container.....no problems whatsoever like the other posters.
#7
Re: Mattresses in container
here is what i posted a year or so ago
Here is Canada Border Services Agency's Memorandum D9-1-7 concerning Used Mattresses.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/...7-doc-eng.html
It specifically states that items imported under Item No. 9807.00.00 (concerning Settlers' Effects) are exempt from the requirement for fumigation.
Here is Canada Border Services Agency's Memorandum D9-1-7 concerning Used Mattresses.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/...7-doc-eng.html
It specifically states that items imported under Item No. 9807.00.00 (concerning Settlers' Effects) are exempt from the requirement for fumigation.
I'm pretty sure goods from immigrants are exempt too. I researched the same sources as you.
#8
Re: Mattresses in container
Yes, I think this is correct...at the top of the OP's link it states that they following info is.....
'A guide for residents of Canada returning to Canada' so I guess that immigrants are immune. Yeh...one less thing to worry about.
lns
'A guide for residents of Canada returning to Canada' so I guess that immigrants are immune. Yeh...one less thing to worry about.
lns
#10
Re: Mattresses in container
Hi
Has anyone had their container, which contained mattresses, inspected?
and if so what was the reaction, if any, when they saw the mattresses.
I found the following site which stated:
Used or second-hand mattresses
You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate that verifies the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigating.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/...-eng.html#s5x6
I have read past threads and it seems that yes you can import but it should have been fumigated.
It would not make sense to allow un-fumigated imports for immigrants but not for others.
No prob if you don't get caught
Don't want to face a few hundred $ expenses on fumigation!
Has anyone had their container, which contained mattresses, inspected?
and if so what was the reaction, if any, when they saw the mattresses.
I found the following site which stated:
Used or second-hand mattresses
You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate that verifies the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigating.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/...-eng.html#s5x6
I have read past threads and it seems that yes you can import but it should have been fumigated.
It would not make sense to allow un-fumigated imports for immigrants but not for others.
No prob if you don't get caught
Don't want to face a few hundred $ expenses on fumigation!
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Re: Mattresses in container
Some time ago I read about some folks having their container fumigated but I think that was due to a car which was not 'clean' (mud).
Anyway it seems no one has had a problem although most references are about "Tariff's" which are Revenue Canada issues rather then Health issues.
If there is any fumigation requirements it should be for all imports of mattresses or from specific regions as in vaccinations.
Maybe its all about special bugs who don't like immigrants hence sterile mattresses.
Anyway it seems no one has had a problem although most references are about "Tariff's" which are Revenue Canada issues rather then Health issues.
If there is any fumigation requirements it should be for all imports of mattresses or from specific regions as in vaccinations.
Maybe its all about special bugs who don't like immigrants hence sterile mattresses.
#12
Re: Mattresses in container
Some time ago I read about some folks having their container fumigated but I think that was due to a car which was not 'clean' (mud).
Anyway it seems no one has had a problem although most references are about "Tariff's" which are Revenue Canada issues rather then Health issues.
If there is any fumigation requirements it should be for all imports of mattresses or from specific regions as in vaccinations.
Maybe its all about special bugs who don't like immigrants hence sterile mattresses.
Anyway it seems no one has had a problem although most references are about "Tariff's" which are Revenue Canada issues rather then Health issues.
If there is any fumigation requirements it should be for all imports of mattresses or from specific regions as in vaccinations.
Maybe its all about special bugs who don't like immigrants hence sterile mattresses.
The references given are the final authority on whether you need mattresses fumigating or not
If you are an immigrant and you are importing your own effects then you don't. Period.
#13
Re: Mattresses in container
Hi - when we came over we brought 1 mattress - packers were insistent that no it didnt need fumigating. Coming thru YVR at 2am I encoiuntered a v stroppy young upstart - oh no madam, cant approve your GTF list, the matress needs fumigating. Me - um, no it doesnt. . . . back n forth it went til I said, ok so what do we do now?
Oh just wait til your stuff arrives then sort it at Customs she said. Ok said a v tired and stressed me, still waiting to pick my dogs up!
not a dickie bird - stamped, styuff delivered next day ,. . . done!
Roll on 3 weeks - call from packers etc. . . .stuff is here, please go to Canada customs and get the GTF list approved. . Off I went, armed with that link above regarding immigrants effects dont need fumigating. Waited my turn, it wasnt even mentioned . . .stamped, stuff delivered next day!
Oh just wait til your stuff arrives then sort it at Customs she said. Ok said a v tired and stressed me, still waiting to pick my dogs up!
not a dickie bird - stamped, styuff delivered next day ,. . . done!
Roll on 3 weeks - call from packers etc. . . .stuff is here, please go to Canada customs and get the GTF list approved. . Off I went, armed with that link above regarding immigrants effects dont need fumigating. Waited my turn, it wasnt even mentioned . . .stamped, stuff delivered next day!