Matt

I am landing in Canada next month by car from the U.S. I understand from
Customs that I am to bring a list of everything I have with me, as well as
anything I will be bringing into Canada later. My question is: How specific
must this list be? Do I have to specify 10 pots, 5 pans, 26 forks, 12
knives, etc., or is "silverware" and "pots and pans" sufficient? What about
clothes -- should I count all of my T-shirts? How am I supposed to estimate
the value for such used items?

Thanks -- Matt

Andrew Miller

You list bulk and less valuable items per box - for example 5 boxes of
books, 3 boxes of CD's, 6 boxes of clothing, etc.. Large items like
furniture you list by sets. Only electronic equipment, art, jewelry, etc.
must be itemized (including make and serial numbers for electronics). Don't
forget to put estimated value in Canadian dollars for each item, set, or box
of items. It is a good idea to also have photos of art and jewelry as well
as their formal valuations if you have such.

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Andrew Miller
Immigration Consultant
Vancouver, British Columbia
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"Matt" wrote in message
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    > I am landing in Canada next month by car from the U.S. I understand from
    > Customs that I am to bring a list of everything I have with me, as well as
    > anything I will be bringing into Canada later. My question is: How
specific
    > must this list be? Do I have to specify 10 pots, 5 pans, 26 forks, 12
    > knives, etc., or is "silverware" and "pots and pans" sufficient? What
about
    > clothes -- should I count all of my T-shirts? How am I supposed to
estimate
    > the value for such used items?
    > Thanks -- Matt