PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS The following items are either prohibited or require a special license (please contact your OMNI agent for further details): Narcotics, firearms and ammunition, explosives including fireworks, obscene materials, goods made from endangered species and live plants. CUSTOMS REGULATIONS HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS • Immigrants: This is any person moving to Canada, with the intention of establishing a residence for more than 12 months. An immigrant may import free of duty and taxes household and personal effects that were owned and used by him in his former country of residence. • Returning Canadians: May bring back duty free all household and personal effects including car, boat, aeroplane, provided they have been acquired and used six months prior to arrival in Canada. (After 5 years, the 6 months provision is eliminated). There is, however, a valuation limit placed on these goods of $10,000 per item which includes automobiles. Duty & taxes will be levied against any one item that exceeds that limitation. Canadians who have lived outside of Canada for less than 1 year are excluded from the speed program. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE Personal attendance during customs clearance by the shipper is mandatory. The first declaration must be made at point of entry into Canada. At this time the shipper will need to submit two detailed lists, in duplicate. The first list should cover accompanying goods and the second should be marked "goods to follow". It would be helpful to show values, makes, models and serial numbers. When the shipment arrives, a second personal declaration to Custom is required at the Customs point nearest final destinations. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Landed Immigrant (Settlers) Requirements · Passport including the immigration identification validated upon arrival to Canada · Your 'Goods to Follow List' for all shipments, including values (English / French) - Detailed inventories. · Advice notice obtained from the moving company · All documentation proving ownership, possession and use · All receipts for new items being imported · Previous airport of US / Canada border declaration papers (see note - bottom of this page). · Liquor import declaration (if applicable) RETURNING CANADIANS · Passport · Proof of residency and duration outside Canada (Foreign work permit / letter from employer / statement from Canadian Consulate at origin / rent receipts / foreign drivers license / etc.) · A complete list of all items being imported (English / French) - detailed inventories · Receipts of items purchased outside Canada (proof or ownership of minimum 6 months is required). Any one individual item with a value of less than $10,000 Cdn is entitled to be imported duty free. · Liquor import declaration (if applicable) · List of items with a value over $10,000 Cdn (including vehicles) · Previous airport or US / Canada border declaration papers (see note - bottom of this page) WORK VISA / STUDENT VISA / VISITOR VISA REQUIREMENTS · Passport including a valid Visa issued by Canada Employment & Immigration · Advice Notice, obtained from the moving company · A complete list of all items being imported for your personal use while you remain in Canada (English / French) - detailed inventories · All documentation roving ownership, possession and use · All receipts for new items being imported · Previous airport or US / Canada border declaration papers (see note below) · Liquor import declaration (if applicable) Note: 1. All items imported must be for your personal use during your stay 2. All goods must be exported when you leave Canada 3. The goods may not be disposed of in Canada without Customs Authorisation SEASONAL RESIDENT IN CANADA Any person who is not a resident of Canada but owns a residential property or has leased a residence for at least 3 years for his / her personal use. Proof of purchase / copy of lease agreement is required. · Passport · A detailed list of all items being imported in English. Import of used household & personal effects is duty free on a ONE time entry basis only and the goods cannot be sold for at least 1 year. INHERITANCE OR GIFTS IN ANTICIPATION OF DEATH REQUIREMENTS · Personal identification · A detailed list of all items (English / French) · Advice Notice, obtained from the moving company · A copy of the Death Certificate, a copy of the will or a letter from the Executor of the Estate stating you are a beneficiary · A signed statement from the donor giving reason for the gift or a statement from the Executor of the Estate. (Gifts could be subject to import duties and taxes) VEHICLES Immigrants may import on a duty free basis an automobile that t