Am I allowed to bring whey protein from the US to Canada in my carry on baggage?
I will be soon visiting the US, and I was wondering if I am allowed to buy a n=brand new Whey protein tub (5lb) and put in my carry on. It is a small trip and I usually just travel with my carry on only, so putting it in the hold baggage is not an option.
The protein tub costs $50 in the US and usually around $80-85 in Canada. Will I have problems or am I safe?
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The official rule for dairy products (which whey protein is) is that you can bring 20kg, valued at $20 or less, and of course you must declare it.
I wasn't able to discover what happens if you bring something valued at over $20, though my strong suspicion is that you may have to pay a duty and/or taxes on it.
In practice what may happen is that the customs officer will see it's canned goods from the United States and ignore it.
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Can I bring whey protein into Canada?
There is no limit to the quantities of powdered whey that may enter Canada under the GIP; however, such imports will be subject to the higher over access rate of duty.Can we carry whey protein in checked baggage?
Unless you were planning to use it while on-board, I'd probably be more inclined to pack it in your checked baggage.. If this is in your checked luggage then it isn't going to be a problem. As long as it is on the original container, and if possible sealed then it should not be an issue.Can you take whey protein through customs?
When it comes to protein powder or nutritional shake powders, you can certainly put them in your checked in luggage - as long as it's not commercial quantities!Is it allowed to carry protein powder in flight?
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