Custom Rules in Canada about bringing food
Please may someone be able to help me with the rules of bringing products into Canada?
I am looking to bring in tea bags from a main supplier fully sealed, so my friend is able to try different types of British tea, is there any restrictions on bringing things like tea bags and also loose leaf tea?
and also food products such as chocolate and other sweet (candy) products being as looking to bring some stuff for my friends to try and don't want to be paying a fortune in shipping prices just so are able to try such products
Best Answer
According to Canadian Food Inspection Agency in the section Products allowed into Canada from countries other than the United States you are Ok bringing herbs, spices and tea, so your bags and leaves of tea should not be a problem. About candies it says you can bring up to 20Kg, which should also be enough, right?
Be advised that these requirements may be adjusted at any time because pest and disease situations are constantly changing. Even though some items are allowed into Canada, you still must declare them on your declaration form, and some provincies have their own regulations. I suggest you take a look at the link I provided and read all information.
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What food is not allowed to bring to Canada?
Items You Cannot Bring Into Canada- Food: Fresh fruits and vegetables and animal and fish products.
- Live bait: Don't bring minnows, leeches, smelts, or leeches on your fishing trips. ...
- Weapons: Guns and firearms, ammunition, fireworks, and mace and pepper spray are not allowed.
What food do you need to declare at customs Canada?
Declaring is the law You are required by law to declare all food, plant and animal products you bring with you into Canada. For instance, you must declare: live animals and animal products, such as cooked or raw meats, hides, skins, trophies, milk, fat, butter, cheese, eggs, fish, seafood.How much food can I bring into Canada?
Bringing food into Canada from any other country Bread, pastries, cakes, fruit pies, biscuits and baked goods (cannot contain meat) \u2014 20 kilograms. Condiments and confectionary (no meat) \u2014 20 kilograms. Dairy \u2014 20 kilograms. Only cheese is permitted.What food can you bring through customs?
Food Products (Raw and Prepared) As a general rule, condiments, vinegars, oils, packaged spices, honey, coffee and tea are admissible. Because rice can often harbor insects, it is best to avoid bringing it into the United States.Importing Food into Canada | Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
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I have personally brought tea and sweets (and other food products) into Canada more than once from Europe. You will have no problem at all bringing them in.
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