Screening goods at the border
Screening goods at the border
How goods are screened, what detection tools are used to keep unsafe and illegal goods out of Canada, and what you need to know before crossing the border.
Services and information
Advance Declaration: Save time at the border
Use Advance Declaration to submit your customs and immigration declaration before flying into Canada.
Food, plant and animal inspections
Foods, plants, animals and related products may contain foreign pests and diseases and are not allowed to cross the border.
Currency
You must report any monetary instrument (cheque, cash, etc.) with a value of more than CAN$10,000 (or the equivalent in a foreign currency) when entering or leaving Canada.
Restricted and prohibited goods
Avoid the possibility of penalties, including seizure or prosecution, when entering Canada.
Detection tools
Border services officers use a variety of tools to detect contraband, prohibited or restricted goods.
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