Moving From The United States to Canada Importing Alcohol & Tobacco Products As long as you meet the age requirements in the province or territory where you enter Canada, you can import certain quantities of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products duty and tax free. Please note that no alcoholic beverages can be transported on a moving van. 1.14 litres (40 ounces) of wine or liquor or 24 -12 ounce cans or bottles of beer per person over legal age 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 400 grams of tobacco If you intend to import the contents of a bar or wine collection, you must contact the appropriate provincial or territorial Liquor Control Board authority before you ship these items so that you can pay the appropriate fees and assessments in advance. To obtain release of the shipment in Canada, you must produce proof that these duties and taxes have been paid. Importing Pets You can import domestic cats and dogs from the United States under the following conditions: Cats and dogs under 3 months of age do not require any documentation Cats and dogs older than 3 months of age must have a certificate signed by a veterinarian stating that animal has been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. Veterinarian certificate must also identify animal by breed, age, sex, colouring and any distinguishing marks. Importing Plants Generally house plants from the United States can enter without phytosanitary certificates or permits. For more information contact: Food Production and Inspection Branch Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Ottawa, ON. K 1A O1Y Return to: Moving into Canada Contact US About Parkway Email Parkway
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