Being a Canadian, I heard I need to declare (or fill up a form) when I leave Canada (to U.S. or oversea) with any valuable items (e.g. expensive watch, jewelry) so that I won't be bothered when I return to Canada (so that Canada custom won't suspect you purchase the item(s) outside Canada and subject them to taxing)? True or it is just urban legend?
Thanks!!
2007-04-09 08:44:18 · 3 answers · asked by Kant H 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
My husband and I routinely cross the border from Canada into the U.S. with guitars, amps, laptops, cameras, and related electronics. We have made it a habit to list all items, by brand, model, item and serial number, and stop at Canada customs on the way out of the country to have it stamped. They also inspect the items (to make sure what you are declaring you actually have with you). This way, when we return to Canada, if questioned, we can prove the origin of these items is Canada and won't have to pay duty on them.
2007-04-09 15:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That is true. If you are taking something of value with you, you should declare it before you leave the country. There is a form you fill in before you cross at the border. This ensures that you have proof that this is not something you bought while in the US, and they will not try to charge you duty on it, etc.
2007-04-09 18:06:22 · answer #2 · answered by short shrimp 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
True. When I went to the USA a few years ago, I had to declare my stereo I had with me. The reason you should declare is you don't want to to potentially pay duty on something when you return to Canada later. (you would have no proof that you "didn't" buy it in the USA if you do not declare it on the way down)
2007-04-09 10:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by Cariad 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋