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We cruised the San Juans for the month of July in 2019. Bought oranges in Friday Harbor and left for Sidney. On our return to Friday, the remaining oranges were confiscated because they had been to Canada!
Rob
Rob
the remaining oranges were confiscated because they had been to Canada!
Rob
Agree with being truthful.There is no such thing as ship's stores in the regulations. That's simply a term often used and accepted, assuming it will be below the limit as you wouldn't have more bottles open than the limit. However, quantity is the measurement. Also, be aware, that while food is national, alcohol varies by province, so the national limits on alcohol may be reduced by a province.
The point about a boat's history is very valid in all countries. That's why I can't imagine anyone buying the Oligarch boats. People buy drug and immigrant boats at auctions regularly and some of those buyers can tell you lots of stories of how often they are stopped and how thoroughly searched. They wonder sometimes if authorities think they'll find something missed and then arrest someone who had nothing to do with it.
Be honest and even if wrong you'll be treated decently. Lie and expect big trouble.
BandB
Are you saying each Canadian province has /:sets its own limits for our import?
Never heard that but certainly could be wrong ascwecare used to entering Ontarion most often.
Yes, they can and do sometimes on alcohol. I don't think they vary much and haven't heard of it ever being an issue, but they do have that right.
B&B I think you may be referring to importing alcohol as opposed to duty free alcohol limits. Bringing alcohol across the border is not limited per se to a bottle, but it is limited to duty free. The border person who says I will let it go is not making you go in and pay duty on items above duty free.
Be honest and even if wrong you'll be treated decently. Lie and expect big trouble.