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.

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.

Re: taking cheese to canada
 

no problem, I have my mum bring over a round of stilton every Christmas she visits
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

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 .....

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.

Re: taking cheese to canada
 

ok thanks everyone

i can stock up on stilton and declare it without worry.

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Did you have to pay extra taxes the border to bring it back? Or did you get through without having to declare?

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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.

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.

Re: taking cheese to canada
 

Cool. Never knew that. So I can bring food (and I guess non alcoholic drinks) back and will not get taxed on it? Good info thanks.