House Hold Effects

Duty free entry is granted providing: you are taking up residency and have owned and used the effects immediately prior to the removal from the UK; you are a returning Canadian and have been away from the country for over 12 months. All new items or single items with a value over $10,000 will be subject to duty calculated on their value. Proof of purchase will be required.

When all goods have been packed the client will be given a copy of the packing list, this must be presented upon his arrival at the airport. To effect customs clearance the importer must attend a meeting with local customs where he will be required to present his passport and complete customs forms. in order to claim duty free entry, there can be no exception to this rule.

All household and personal effects entering Canada are subject to physical examination by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA.) All items which may have come into contact with soil and vegetation such as gardening equipment; bicycles; patio furniture; footwear; golf clubs; vacuum cleaner bags etc. will be inspected. All such items should be thoroughly cleaned prior to move day although extra cleaning costs may still be incurred upon inspection.

Required documentation for household goods only:

· Original Passport
· Inventory or packing list (completed by packing crew)
· B4E declaration form (supplied at airport upon arrival)