Does CBSA/ASFC's restriction on importing mattresses apply to camping mattresses?
From the CBSA/ASFC Prohibited Goods list:
You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate that verifies the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigating.
If I go hiking in Canada, I would like to bring my camping mattress. Does the restriction on importing mattresses apply to strictly outdoor camping mattresses?
Best Answer
You can look at more official description of what is actually prohibited on a different page from Canadian Customs, so unless your camping pad can be used as a household item and fits into one of these categories:
- 9806.00.00 – Bequests, meaning that the mattress was given to you after someone passed away.
- 9807.00.00 – Settlers’ effects, so if you are immigrating to Canada you can bring your mattress without having it fumigated.
- 9808.00.00 -Customs Privileges for Diplomatic Missions, Consular Posts, and International Organizations. So if you are working for another country as part of a diplomatic mission or an international organization, you might not have to get your mattress fumigated.
- 9809.00.00 -Articles for the use of the Governor General.
- 9810.00.00 -Goods imported by designated foreign countries, military service agencies and institutions.
you should not have to have it cleaned and fumigated. Though periodic cleaning might be a good a idea anyway.
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Can I import mattress to Canada?
You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate, letter or any other document signed by a person qualified to clean and fumigate that clearly proves that the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated.Can you cross the border with a mattress?
Used or second-hand mattressesWhile it may not be the hot item to carry across the border, the Canadian government has strict rules that state foams brought into the country are accompanied by a signed piece of documentation that proves they have been cleaned and fumigated.What certain goods are not allowed to be imported into Canada?
Certain goods are not allowed to be imported into Canada. This includes the obvious such as child pornography and hate propaganda, as well as less obvious items such as used mattresses and some used automobiles. For more information on prohibited products, please consult Memoranda Series D9, Prohibited Importations.Border Security Canada
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