List of Goods - Landing...

[can_usa_97]

I'm not sure what is meant by your question can_usa. Did they look at my list? Yes, to offer guidance in filling the form. Did they look at my actual goods? No, but it was late at night and snowing heavily...he may have just been lazy, I don't know. It was the same agent who'd helped my fill the form before and he remembered me (and probably my long list too, lol).

It was helpful when moving in to have the boxes labeled though! So I knew what could go straight into storage in the garage (craft supplies, etc) and what I wanted to open to settle in (pots and pans, etc). If you are going to be living with in laws it may be helpful for you to continue labeling the boxes. I'm sure there is a lot that will stay boxed until you settle into your own home.

I wondered if you felt they used that list - it sounds like they want it to fit on that other form?

So my 10 pages already, and not much of my house actually packed, will likely be at least 35-40 pages in the end. Would you suggest making up a shorter version, of less detailed items ahead of time. I mean I have 35 boxes of scrapbooking goods, 40 totes of baby items/clothes and put a value on that condensed version ahead of time. I hope I"m making sense. Sorry if I'm not.

 

[AllisonVSC]

Yep, with that much stuff I suggest you go for categories for customs, but I'd keep the details for your own sanity and to help determine value.

 

[Silver_Spirit]

I had 11 pages and the customs guy said they prefer not past 6 as they have to write the codes on the top by hand after 6, so i'd deff try to reduce ti as much as possible, if not just to make life a little easier when you land - not everyones as nice as the guy i got!

 

[ambar]

Thanks so much for the information it will really help my husband out alot and to see the form that he will get on the plane is extremely helpful. He can be well prepared in advanced with this as he might be confused with the customs form you get on the plane. That being said I have two questions about that form.
1. It says your home address. Is that his Indian address, or his new canadian address?

2. Duration of stay. What would he put there?

I actually want to know that too.. i was thinking it would be the canadian address? but i'm not sure either...

duration of stay i guess leave it empty? or write n/a?

can anyone verify that?

 

[scylla]

What if you are an American who is going to land by flag-poling through the US or by spending just a few hours in the US (before returning to Canada) - and the few things you have with you were purchased in Canada?

Do these items go on the list of goods since they are with you at the time of crossing? Or are they excluded?

Hope this question makes sense...

 

[giggles1985]

I would say that the address should be your Canadian one because it's where you will be officially living from now on. Also, I think you can just leave duration of stay blank. I'm sure a citizen returning home would. It's a one-size-fits all card, not everything applies to everyone.

Scylla - I think if you have less than $50 worth of stuff on you, it is excluded.

 

[AllisonVSC]

What if you are an American who is going to land by flag-poling through the US or by spending just a few hours in the US (before returning to Canada) - and the few things you have with you were purchased in Canada?

Do these items go on the list of goods since they are with you at the time of crossing? Or are they excluded?

Hope this question makes sense...

If you actually plan to enter the US than you are technically not flagpoling you are just crossing the border for a short visit. If you plan to flagpole, tell the border guard your intent. He will turn you around to the Canadian entry point without ever leaving the border area.

I believe the items you describe would be duty exempt since they were purchased in Canada but you might need proof of that. If you are only going for a few hours (or flagpoling) I suggest not taking anything with you. You do not have to declare the items of clothing your wearing. I also suggest you leave any jewelry in Canada and declare nothing since it appears you've been living in Canada already.