Customs, Duty and Taxes

Entering the US by Land & Sea 

Starting June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizens 19 years and older who enter the U.S. at land and sea ports of entry from within the Western Hemisphere will need to present a passport or other government–approved ID.

Customs & Duty Free

All persons entering Canada must fill out a declaration for Canada Customs. Each visitor over the age of 19 may import, duty free, a maximum of 40 ounces (1.1 litres) liquor or wine, or 288 ounces (8.5 litres) of beer or ale, up to 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes and 8 ounces (200 grams) of tobacco. Revolvers, pistols, and fully automatic firearms are prohibited entry into Canada. Refer to Canada Border Services Agency (1.800.461.9999 for North America, 001.204.983.3500 for International)

Visas

For information regarding visas and entry requirements for Canada, contact Immigration Canada at 1.888.242.2100 (in Canada). From outside Canada, please contact the nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission, or consulate in your region.

Tax

The following outlines tax considerations for visitors to Burlington:

Harmonized Sales Tax

Effective July 1, 2010, Ontario has a 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) that replaced the PST (Provincial Sales Tax) and the GST (Goods and Service Tax) and is applicable to most goods, purchased gifts, food/beverages, and services. 8% of the HST is the provincial portion and 5% is the federal portion.

Click here to see what is taxable and what is not.

For more information, visit: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/hrmnztn/on/menu-eng.html.

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