Duty-free shopping after 48 hours from US to Canada

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I am Canadian and have been in the US for 6 days and am flying back to Canada. I am wanting to purchase alcohol duty-free, but I have another domestic flight after landing in Vancouver.

I am wondering if I should purchase the alcohol in the US before my flight, or after I land in Vancouver?






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How much can you bring back to Canada after 48 hours?

Returning after 48 hours or more You can claim goods worth up to CAN$800 without paying any duty and taxes. You must have the goods with you when you enter Canada. You can bring back up to 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres of alcoholic beverages or up to 8.5 litres of beer.

Do I have to pay duty on items shipped from USA to Canada?

Any item mailed to Canada may be subject to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and/or duty. Unless specifically exempted, you must pay the 5% GST on items you import into Canada by mail. The CBSA calculates any duties owing based on the value of the goods in Canadian funds.

How much can you bring back to Canada in less than 24 hours?

Goods you bring in for commercial use or for another person do not qualify for the exemption and are subject to applicable duties and taxes. In all cases, goods you include in your 24-hour exemption (CAN$200) or 48-hour exemption (CAN$800) must be with you upon your arrival in Canada.

How does duty free work at Canadian border?

After a stay of fewer than 48 hours in Canada, a U.S. citizen or resident may return to the U.S. with: $200 worth of goods per person, tax and duty-free. Any purchases in excess of the $200 allowance may be subject to duties and taxes. U.S. citizens may buy these amounts daily.



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