Immigrating to Canada involves essential restrictions on what you can bring upon entry. Many people entering Canada are unaware of which special products are permitted; please read on to learn more.
Infant Formula:
For both the United States and other regions, products must be in commercial packaging, for personal use only, sterilized, and not exceeding 20 kilograms.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables:
For regions outside the United States, entry depends on the country of origin and is subject to strict restrictions; a Phytosanitary Import Permit may be required. If approved, the limit is 15 packages or fewer, not exceeding 250 kilograms. For entry from the United States, the limit is 1 package/4 kilograms of commercial-grade U.S. No. 1 potatoes, and up to 15 packages/250 kilograms of fresh fruits and vegetables, free of soil, pests, leaves, branches, and/or plant debris.
Fresh, Chilled, and Frozen Meat and Poultry:
Prohibited from regions outside the United States. For entry from the United States, the limit is 20 kilograms and no more than one turkey; packaging must have identification marks and a certificate of origin.
Herbs, Spices, Tea, Coffee, and Condiments:
Permitted for entry from both the United States and other regions.
Dairy Products:
From the United States, you may bring up to 20 kilograms of cheese, milk, yogurt, and butter. From regions outside the United States, you may bring up to 20 kilograms of cheese; fresh, dried, chilled, and dehydrated milk and dairy products are prohibited.
Baked Goods, Confectionery, etc.:
Must not contain meat, limit of 20 kilograms.
Dried Fruits and Vegetables:
Up to 15 packages/250 kilograms from the United States; up to 20 kilograms from regions outside the United States.
Fish and Seafood:
Except for pufferfish and Chinese mitten crabs, all species may be brought in from the United States or other regions. The following products do not require an import permit if they do not exceed these limits: 10 dead finfish with viscera removed, 4 crustaceans with shells on their heads, and 3 kilograms of mollusks.
According to Canadian law, travelers must declare all plants, animals, and food products, as well as any related items, brought into Canada.
