Bringing Liquor into Canada

[HillStreet]

Hello Everybody,
Fifty years ago an Air Force buddy gave me a bottle of Seagrams V.O. When I shipped out. It has never been opened, still has the seal. I may see him in a few weeks and I would like to bring this bottle so we could open it and have a drink. Anyway, I’m traveling through Canada and I dont know the laws. I would not want it confiscated if it is not legal. I’m sure that someone on this board will have an answer. Thanks

 

[Industrial Toys]

Bring it here, and I will Gladly "Inspect" it on behalf of my Government.

 

[atsah]

40 ounces is legal as far as I know.. The Coburn Gore-Woburn Border Crossing is two miles down the road from my house..

 

[HillStreet]

Now that’s funny. we will pass through the Soo, you near there?

 

[Industrial Toys]

A little closer if the Ferry is running to Manitoulan Island.

 

[Clint S]

Yea 40 ounces of liquor , case of beer or bottle of wine. You will be ok

 

[mike48130]

What Will it Cost? | ezbordercrossing

Duties on Americans Entering Canada

U.S. citizens crossing the border into Canada to visit are allowed to bring the following item quantities into Canada duty free:
•1.5 liters of wine, or 1.14 liters (40 ounces) of liquor, or 24 cans or bottles of beer.
•1 carton (200 cigarettes), up to 50 cigars, and 200g of loose tobacco
•Up to $60 in gifts per recipient. (excluding alcohol and tobacco)
•You can bring a “reasonable amount of perfume.
•There are no restrictions on cameras
•You can bring a “reasonable amount” of film
•You can bring gifts duty free so long as none exceed $60

You are not allowed to combine your personal exemptions with someone else or transfer them to another person.

Goods brought in for commercial use, or for another person, do not qualify under the personal exemption and are subject to full duties.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I would indicate the size and make no mention of anything beyond that.

 

[CobyRupert]

Not that us experts here at a tractor website don't know it all, but go to the source:
Travellers - Bring Goods Across the Border

p.s. Atsah seems to be right.

 

[mike48130]

You bring as much as you want, the question is if you have to pay duty. Under 40oz as stated above is duty free.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Yes true. Beest to check with the Gov. before hand.

 

[Jstpssng]

That should be a good reunion. Enjoy. :thumbsup:

 

[atsah]

Now that痴 funny. we will pass through the Soo, you near there?

1.3 miles from there.. I go through all the time, never brought liquor though but know people that do, hence why I know the law..

 

[Industrial Toys]

We just used to put large bottles of cheap US VODKA in Bug-Juice, windshield washer containers and avoid any miscommunication entirely. lol

 

[teejk]

Does Seagrams make VO for Canadian consumption or is it strictly an export thing? In any event, it will not have aged any in glass so unless it got some air (bad thing) it will be the same as it was 50 years ago. Trying to think of liquor sizes 50 years ago. I think in the US we still had quarts, pints and half pints (and maybe gallons in some markets but rare). I also recall a bottle somewhere between the pint and quart but can't recall the term. As such unless it's a gallon you will be fine. Btw, VO on the rocks has become my favorite. Price of scotch has gone nuts. Price of bourbon more so.

 

[fruitcakesa]

Does Seagrams make VO for Canadian consumption or is it strictly an export thing? In any event, it will not have aged any in glass so unless it got some air (bad thing) it will be the same as it was 50 years ago. Trying to think of liquor sizes 50 years ago. I think in the US we still had quarts, pints and half pints (and maybe gallons in some markets but rare). I also recall a bottle somewhere between the pint and quart but can't recall the term. As such unless it's a gallon you will be fine. Btw, VO on the rocks has become my favorite. Price of scotch has gone nuts. Price of bourbon more so.

It is called a "fifth"

 

[teejk]

We just used to put large bottles of cheap US VODKA in Bug-Juice, windshield washer containers and avoid any miscommunication entirely. lol

My dad got acquainted with a guy from Humboldt Sask and they became very good friends. Fishing, moose hunting etc. One year we headed up for a fishing trip with a trailer in tow. Dad was always "giddy up go" on the road but for some reason slowed things down as we got close to the border (Portal N.D. as I recall). Turns out he was waiting for mid-night to cross. Declared nothing. The border agent asked to inspect the trailer and dad said ok. At that time of night the agent apparently changed his mind and waved us through. Two cases of brandy (hard to find outside of Wisconsin), 25 cases of beer and several cartons of cigarettes that could only be found in the US.

 

[teejk]

It is called a "fifth"

You got it! Apparently a 5th of a gallon. Thanks

 

[Industrial Toys]

We only did that because the bugs up in Canada are so thick hard to get off the windsheild, eh? Well, before, "climate change" anyway.

Back then, Canada Customs reminded me more of Uncle Bobby or Mr. Rodgers, dressed in comfy pullovers and were certainly not armed.

 

[teejk]

We only did that because the bugs up in Canada are so thick hard to get off the windsheild, eh? Well, before, "climate change" anyway.

Back then, Canada Customs reminded me more of Uncle Bobby or Mr. Rodgers, dressed in comfy pullovers and were certainly not armed.

You are in Ontario. Travelling through the prairie provinces really made a mess on the windshield.