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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