Almost nothing.
The only time you get a decent exemption of personal effects is as a returning resident.
If you show up with thousands of dollars in tow, expect to pay duty most times.
As a non-resident of Canada, you are not entitled to the same exemptions as residents of Canada.
In your case, you will be required to pay 5% tax on anything you are importing into Canada. You may not be required to pay every time but I would be prepared to just in case.
Your import limit is determined by your residence status. In your case you are a resident in the US and a visitor to Canada even you have Canadian citizenship.
As a visitor you can only bring in not more than $60cnd worthy of personal gifts. It has to be gifts to someone living in Canada and it cannot be either alcohol or cigarettes.
https://www.agimacriveroutfitters.ca/non-resident-info.html
Legally speaking, lol
Same exemptions as a Canadian that has been out of Canada. Some people that live in America but have places in Canada forget this. Case in point. A America cottage comes on Friday to spend the weekend at the cottage. They would be entitled to bring a bottle of vodka as they have not been out of Canada for more the 48hr between visits. Now on Saturday the husband had a medical appointment in the USA. So he leaves the cottage and runs back over the border for the appointment. Now on his way back to the cottage in Canada, but stops at the duty free and buys another bottle of vodka. This bottle is fully taxable with no exemptions as he has not been out of Canada for 48 hours, same as a Canadian resident.
Yes,
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/multimedia/exemptions/transcript-transcription-eng.html
No mention of citizenship, or residing in Canada. It is based on absence from Canada. An American can bring a bottle that same as a Canadian. An American can not go above the same list with out payment of taxes. As most foreign have been out of Canada for more then 48 hr they would get the max exemptions. But some times they have not been out for 5 hours. Ran home in the USA from the Cottage. Everything in that case the American was importing into Canada would be taxable.
In OPs case she could come to Canada with $800 worth of goods for her condo in Canada. But if she gets to the Condo and realized she need something else for the condo and runs to Home Depot back in the USA. As she crosses back she is outside her exemption and would have to pay taxes based on no resident. Now that is if the Officer caches on that she crosses less then 24 hours ago. Actually there is a one time exemption for non residents to import what ever they want to a cottage they just purchased. Season resident
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-2-3-eng.html
A key phrase used in your link is “bring back”
This is referencing people who are travelling outside of Canada and what exemptions they’re entitled to upon return. These exemptions do not apply to non-residents of Canada.
Additional information on these exemptions can be found in [D-Memo 2-3-1: Personal Exemptions for Residents Returning to Canada](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-3-1-eng.html)
The above link even lists the specific tariff codes that are applicable for each exemption. No where does it reference non-residents. No where in CBSA D-Memo’s does it say non-residents are entitled to those specific exemptions.
You are partially right regarding alcohol. Residents and non-residents have the same alcohol/tobacco limits upon entry to Canada. Where residents are required to be absent from Canada for a certain period of time to be entitled to the exemption, non-residents are not.
Non-residents are not required to be absent from Canada for a certain period of time in order to be eligible for the alcohol/tobacco exemptions. That is a misconception that is factually incorrect.
It is not the only exemptions non residents get. I'm answering OP question regarding importing new goods to her Condo in Canada.
Others, but not limited to 9816 gift exemption $60 Canadian, over that they have to pay. Correct? That is why there is a dollar amount. It is not bring what ever you want for free and call it a gift. American can not gift a car to a Canadian duty and tax fee. They would be required to do the same as a Canadian (but get $60 CAD off)
Personal effects like clothing, luggage, the vehicle. Are exempt 9806
As for "coming back" in my sample would apply to a non resident. An American that has owned a cottage in Canada can not decide this weekend to replace all his/her appliances from home depot in the USA and show up at the border and pay no taxes.
No where in my comment did I say anything about non-residents only getting one exemption.
Yes 9816 is applicable to non-residents, as laid out in the d-memos.
Your sample is referring to residents of Canada. If an American cottage owner chose to import appliances or other goods, they would be required to pay 5% tax, which is the GST. No where did I say they wouldn’t pay any tax.
I read the article https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-2-3-eng.html u/evilpercy cited about seasonal residents and he is correct that you can import a limited set of goods to furnish a seasonal residence like a cottage. But it’s not “whatever you want”
Permitted:
“Household furniture and furnishings for a seasonal residence, excluding construction materials, electrical fixtures or other goods permanently attached to or incorporated into a seasonal residence;
Tools and equipment for the maintenance of a seasonal residence;”
And it sounds like there’s some paperwork and you can only claim it once.
This is different from the personal exemption which I still am sure is for residents only.
In correct exemptions are based on how long you have been out of Canada, not citizenship. Except for the gift allowance which is not part of the exemptions but a classification of the goods.
Same exemptions as a Canadian that has been out of Canada. Some people that live in America but have places in Canada forget this. Case in point. A America cottage comes on Friday to spend the weekend at the cottage. They would be entitled to bring a bottle of vodka as they have not been out of Canada for more the 48hr between visits. Now on Saturday the husband had a medical appointment in the USA. So he leaves the cottage and runs back over the border for the appointment. Now on his way back to the cottage in Canada, but stops at the duty free and buys another bottle of vodka. This bottle is fully taxable with no exemptions as he has not been out of Canada for 48 hours, same as a Canadian resident.
No, it is correct.
Same exemptions as a Canadian that has been out of Canada. Some people that live in America but have places in Canada forget this. Case in point. A America cottage comes on Friday to spend the weekend at the cottage. They would be entitled to bring a bottle of vodka as they have not been out of Canada for more the 48hr between visits. Now on Saturday the husband had a medical appointment in the USA. So he leaves the cottage and runs back over the border for the appointment. Now on his way back to the cottage in Canada, but stops at the duty free and buys another bottle of vodka. This bottle is fully taxable with no exemptions as he has not been out of Canada for 48 hours, same as a Canadian resident.
Hold on i just posted it here. I will copy it here.
Yes,
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/multimedia/exemptions/transcript-transcription-eng.html
No mention of citizenship, or residing in Canada. It is based on absence from Canada. An American can bring a bottle that same as a Canadian. An American can not go above the same list with out payment of taxes. As most foreign have been out of Canada for more then 48 hr they would get the max exemptions. But some times they have not been out for 5 hours. Ran home in the USA from the Cottage. Everything in that case the American was importing into Canada would be taxable.
In OPs case she could come to Canada with $800 worth of goods for her condo in Canada. But if she gets to the Condo and realized she need something else for the condo and runs to Home Depot back in the USA. As she crosses back she is outside her exemption and would have to pay taxes based on no resident. Now that is if the Officer caches on that she crosses less then 24 hours ago. Actually there is a one time exemption for non residents to import what ever they want to a cottage they just purchased. Season resident
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-2-3-eng.html
I’m not going to paste the same answer, but you’re welcome to read my other comment. You’re incorrect regarding personal exemptions.
Even if what you were saying is true, of course the officer would catch on. It literally says how long they’ve been absent from Canada for when your travel document is scanned.
In regard to seasonal resident exemption, yes it’s possible OP would qualify and be entitled to it.
No it actually does not say that on the screen. You would have to run the plate in a different system to see that. People think it says more then it does on the primary line. Like I said other places, I'm answering OP's question about importing new items for her condo in Canada.
You think she could bring all new appliances to the condo duty and tax free? If this was true the Canadian economy would be decimated.
In the past, that is correct you had to check a different system. That isn’t the case anymore. It’s been added to the primary system for both land and air mode. When your travel document is scanned in primary, recent passage history will come up if a match in the system is found.
I never said it should be duty and tax free. She would be required to pay 5% GST on the value of their goods. Just like any other non-resident. Assuming they don’t qualify as a seasonal resident.
They are down voting you but you are absolutely correct.
Sample:
Same exemptions as a Canadian that has been out of Canada. Some people that live in America but have places in Canada forget this. Case in point. A America cottage comes on Friday to spend the weekend at the cottage. They would be entitled to bring a bottle of vodka as they have not been out of Canada for more the 48hr between visits. Now on Saturday the husband had a medical appointment in the USA. So he leaves the cottage and runs back over the border for the appointment. Now on his way back to the cottage in Canada, but stops at the duty free and buys another bottle of vodka. This bottle is fully taxable with no exemptions as he has not been out of Canada for 48 hours, same as a Canadian resident.
This isn’t true. To be eligible for personal exemptions you need to be a Canadian resident or returning to establish residency.
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/bgb-rmf-eng.html#.
Are you eligible?
You are eligible for a personal exemption if you are one of the following:
- a Canadian resident returning from a trip outside Canada;
- a former resident of Canada returning to live in this country; or
- a temporary resident of Canada returning from a trip outside Canada.
The cottager you described might meet the third category but this doesn’t cover OP’s case of bringing goods from the US to Canada.
Almost nothing. The only time you get a decent exemption of personal effects is as a returning resident. If you show up with thousands of dollars in tow, expect to pay duty most times.
Thanks for the reply! Does this apply for used goods as well?
Yes, it’s based on the perceived value of the used goods when they cross the border.
Tax, duty is a different animal.
As a non-resident of Canada, you are not entitled to the same exemptions as residents of Canada. In your case, you will be required to pay 5% tax on anything you are importing into Canada. You may not be required to pay every time but I would be prepared to just in case.
Thanks! I'll ask the border guard next time I head up to triple confirm before I bring anything up.
If you are crossing into BC it would be GST and PST for total of 12%
Non-residents only pay GST.
Your import limit is determined by your residence status. In your case you are a resident in the US and a visitor to Canada even you have Canadian citizenship. As a visitor you can only bring in not more than $60cnd worthy of personal gifts. It has to be gifts to someone living in Canada and it cannot be either alcohol or cigarettes. https://www.agimacriveroutfitters.ca/non-resident-info.html Legally speaking, lol
Same exemptions as a Canadian that has been out of Canada. Some people that live in America but have places in Canada forget this. Case in point. A America cottage comes on Friday to spend the weekend at the cottage. They would be entitled to bring a bottle of vodka as they have not been out of Canada for more the 48hr between visits. Now on Saturday the husband had a medical appointment in the USA. So he leaves the cottage and runs back over the border for the appointment. Now on his way back to the cottage in Canada, but stops at the duty free and buys another bottle of vodka. This bottle is fully taxable with no exemptions as he has not been out of Canada for 48 hours, same as a Canadian resident.
Can you provide a source?
Yes, https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/multimedia/exemptions/transcript-transcription-eng.html No mention of citizenship, or residing in Canada. It is based on absence from Canada. An American can bring a bottle that same as a Canadian. An American can not go above the same list with out payment of taxes. As most foreign have been out of Canada for more then 48 hr they would get the max exemptions. But some times they have not been out for 5 hours. Ran home in the USA from the Cottage. Everything in that case the American was importing into Canada would be taxable. In OPs case she could come to Canada with $800 worth of goods for her condo in Canada. But if she gets to the Condo and realized she need something else for the condo and runs to Home Depot back in the USA. As she crosses back she is outside her exemption and would have to pay taxes based on no resident. Now that is if the Officer caches on that she crosses less then 24 hours ago. Actually there is a one time exemption for non residents to import what ever they want to a cottage they just purchased. Season resident https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-2-3-eng.html
A key phrase used in your link is “bring back” This is referencing people who are travelling outside of Canada and what exemptions they’re entitled to upon return. These exemptions do not apply to non-residents of Canada. Additional information on these exemptions can be found in [D-Memo 2-3-1: Personal Exemptions for Residents Returning to Canada](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-3-1-eng.html) The above link even lists the specific tariff codes that are applicable for each exemption. No where does it reference non-residents. No where in CBSA D-Memo’s does it say non-residents are entitled to those specific exemptions. You are partially right regarding alcohol. Residents and non-residents have the same alcohol/tobacco limits upon entry to Canada. Where residents are required to be absent from Canada for a certain period of time to be entitled to the exemption, non-residents are not. Non-residents are not required to be absent from Canada for a certain period of time in order to be eligible for the alcohol/tobacco exemptions. That is a misconception that is factually incorrect.
It is not the only exemptions non residents get. I'm answering OP question regarding importing new goods to her Condo in Canada. Others, but not limited to 9816 gift exemption $60 Canadian, over that they have to pay. Correct? That is why there is a dollar amount. It is not bring what ever you want for free and call it a gift. American can not gift a car to a Canadian duty and tax fee. They would be required to do the same as a Canadian (but get $60 CAD off) Personal effects like clothing, luggage, the vehicle. Are exempt 9806 As for "coming back" in my sample would apply to a non resident. An American that has owned a cottage in Canada can not decide this weekend to replace all his/her appliances from home depot in the USA and show up at the border and pay no taxes.
No where in my comment did I say anything about non-residents only getting one exemption. Yes 9816 is applicable to non-residents, as laid out in the d-memos. Your sample is referring to residents of Canada. If an American cottage owner chose to import appliances or other goods, they would be required to pay 5% tax, which is the GST. No where did I say they wouldn’t pay any tax.
I read the article https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-2-3-eng.html u/evilpercy cited about seasonal residents and he is correct that you can import a limited set of goods to furnish a seasonal residence like a cottage. But it’s not “whatever you want” Permitted: “Household furniture and furnishings for a seasonal residence, excluding construction materials, electrical fixtures or other goods permanently attached to or incorporated into a seasonal residence; Tools and equipment for the maintenance of a seasonal residence;” And it sounds like there’s some paperwork and you can only claim it once. This is different from the personal exemption which I still am sure is for residents only.
Same as everyone else $200 after 24hrs and $800 after 48.
That's good to hear. That should mean I can furnish my place over the span of a few weeks.
This isn’t correct.
Yah, the allowances can only be claimed by Canadian residents. As a US resident you don’t qualify even though you’re a Canadian citizen.
In correct exemptions are based on how long you have been out of Canada, not citizenship. Except for the gift allowance which is not part of the exemptions but a classification of the goods. Same exemptions as a Canadian that has been out of Canada. Some people that live in America but have places in Canada forget this. Case in point. A America cottage comes on Friday to spend the weekend at the cottage. They would be entitled to bring a bottle of vodka as they have not been out of Canada for more the 48hr between visits. Now on Saturday the husband had a medical appointment in the USA. So he leaves the cottage and runs back over the border for the appointment. Now on his way back to the cottage in Canada, but stops at the duty free and buys another bottle of vodka. This bottle is fully taxable with no exemptions as he has not been out of Canada for 48 hours, same as a Canadian resident.
No, it is correct. Same exemptions as a Canadian that has been out of Canada. Some people that live in America but have places in Canada forget this. Case in point. A America cottage comes on Friday to spend the weekend at the cottage. They would be entitled to bring a bottle of vodka as they have not been out of Canada for more the 48hr between visits. Now on Saturday the husband had a medical appointment in the USA. So he leaves the cottage and runs back over the border for the appointment. Now on his way back to the cottage in Canada, but stops at the duty free and buys another bottle of vodka. This bottle is fully taxable with no exemptions as he has not been out of Canada for 48 hours, same as a Canadian resident.
Provide a source then please.
Hold on i just posted it here. I will copy it here. Yes, https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/multimedia/exemptions/transcript-transcription-eng.html No mention of citizenship, or residing in Canada. It is based on absence from Canada. An American can bring a bottle that same as a Canadian. An American can not go above the same list with out payment of taxes. As most foreign have been out of Canada for more then 48 hr they would get the max exemptions. But some times they have not been out for 5 hours. Ran home in the USA from the Cottage. Everything in that case the American was importing into Canada would be taxable. In OPs case she could come to Canada with $800 worth of goods for her condo in Canada. But if she gets to the Condo and realized she need something else for the condo and runs to Home Depot back in the USA. As she crosses back she is outside her exemption and would have to pay taxes based on no resident. Now that is if the Officer caches on that she crosses less then 24 hours ago. Actually there is a one time exemption for non residents to import what ever they want to a cottage they just purchased. Season resident https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-2-3-eng.html
I’m not going to paste the same answer, but you’re welcome to read my other comment. You’re incorrect regarding personal exemptions. Even if what you were saying is true, of course the officer would catch on. It literally says how long they’ve been absent from Canada for when your travel document is scanned. In regard to seasonal resident exemption, yes it’s possible OP would qualify and be entitled to it.
No it actually does not say that on the screen. You would have to run the plate in a different system to see that. People think it says more then it does on the primary line. Like I said other places, I'm answering OP's question about importing new items for her condo in Canada. You think she could bring all new appliances to the condo duty and tax free? If this was true the Canadian economy would be decimated.
In the past, that is correct you had to check a different system. That isn’t the case anymore. It’s been added to the primary system for both land and air mode. When your travel document is scanned in primary, recent passage history will come up if a match in the system is found. I never said it should be duty and tax free. She would be required to pay 5% GST on the value of their goods. Just like any other non-resident. Assuming they don’t qualify as a seasonal resident.
They are down voting you but you are absolutely correct. Sample: Same exemptions as a Canadian that has been out of Canada. Some people that live in America but have places in Canada forget this. Case in point. A America cottage comes on Friday to spend the weekend at the cottage. They would be entitled to bring a bottle of vodka as they have not been out of Canada for more the 48hr between visits. Now on Saturday the husband had a medical appointment in the USA. So he leaves the cottage and runs back over the border for the appointment. Now on his way back to the cottage in Canada, but stops at the duty free and buys another bottle of vodka. This bottle is fully taxable with no exemptions as he has not been out of Canada for 48 hours, same as a Canadian resident.
This isn’t true. To be eligible for personal exemptions you need to be a Canadian resident or returning to establish residency. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/bgb-rmf-eng.html#. Are you eligible? You are eligible for a personal exemption if you are one of the following: - a Canadian resident returning from a trip outside Canada; - a former resident of Canada returning to live in this country; or - a temporary resident of Canada returning from a trip outside Canada. The cottager you described might meet the third category but this doesn’t cover OP’s case of bringing goods from the US to Canada.