Date:         Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:17:25 -0600
Reply-To:     Steve Williams <steve@WILLIAMSITCONSULTING.COM>
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From:         Steve Williams <steve@WILLIAMSITCONSULTING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Crossing the Canadian border...
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi,

Alchohol is pretty simple.  Anything else, the border crossing
requirements seem very strange.  For example, at the border crossings
south of the Okanagon (Washington->BC), you can't bring apples across
the border.  But if you come across the border from Montana to Alberta,
it's fine.  You can bring Anjou Pears into BC, but not some other types
of pears.

Here is the website that may help you figure things out.

http://airs-sari.inspection.gc.ca/AIRS_External/english/decisions-eng.aspx

It has a very good drill down capability which simplifies the process,
but it's a bit complicated because of the number of questions.  For
example, fresh washington apples  less than 200 kg imported into British
Columbia requires answering questions:
Import Details for Requirement : 65202 Version : 1

HS Description : 080810
08 Edible fruits and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
08 Apples (fresh)

OGD Extension : 400100
4001 Apples (fresh)

Origin : UWA
US United States
UWA Washington

Destination : BC
BC British Columbia

End Use : 08
08 Human consumption

Miscellaneous : 86
86 Container weighing less than 200 kg

Which results in (NO, YOU CAN'T realistically):
Refer to CFIA-NISC(must be accompanied by the following
documents\registrations):
Phytosanitary Certificate
USDA Inspection Certificate (FV-205)
CFIA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Licence Number or DRC Membership Number

--OR--

Refer to CFIA-NISC(must be accompanied by the following
documents\registrations):
Phytosanitary Certificate
Conditional Release Form
Licence Exempt Declaration

--OR--

Refer to CFIA-NISC(must be accompanied by the following
documents\registrations):
Phytosanitary Certificate
Conditional Release Form
CFIA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Licence Number or DRC Membership Number

--OR--

Refer to CFIA-NISC(must be accompanied by the following
documents\registrations):
Phytosanitary Certificate
USDA Inspection Certificate (FV-205)
Licence Exempt Declaration


On 20/07/2015 8:48 PM, Dan N wrote:
> on the upcoming trip we will cross the Canadian border and visiting
> Vancouver Island... 1st time...
>
> there's a NO NO on fire arms and illegal drugs... we know...
>
> can we keep out fresh products (veggies and fruits) and errr liquors...?
>
> thanks
>
> dan