Duty and Tax Relief for Returning Residents Importing Vehicles

Import Up To $10,000 Duty And Tax Free

If you have been a resident of another country for a minimum period of 1 year without any return trips into Canada during this time, you will qualify to bring up to $10,000 worth of goods back to Canada tax and duty free.

If the vehicle you purchased while abroad is valued at over $10,000 and was made outside of North America, you will be charged duty and tax on the amount exceeding $10,000.

NOTE: all vehicles with a VIN beginning with 1,2,3,4 or 5 may be imported duty free.

For more information on this program, please contact CBSA at 1-800-461-9999 and press "0" to speak to a helpful officer.