My Fiance is a US citizen and recently bought me jewelry (not e-ring) for my birthday.
I always declare my goods purchased, even if it's way below the allowance. I didn't declare the jewelry because I didn't purchase it and he didn't declare it because he didn't give me the gift in Canada, although we came back into Canada for a week after our trip. I had no idea, thinking because it wasn't commercial goods, that it wouldn't be a problem. I came back into Canada from another trip and was detained and asked about my jewelry. I told the truth completely and said something along the lines of "yes, isn't it lovely. My fiancé gave this to me for my birthday". Not realizing that any gifts over $60 is due to tax. So the customs agent called my fiancé and he apologized for the oversight and without any hassle, gave him his card number to pay for the tax. He didn't want me to pay for a gift that was given to me. The officer was nice and said that this is a common misunderstanding and obviously because you do declare goods that you buy, that he trusts that it won't happen again.
So my fiancé is due to come back for another visit and we're wondering if he'll have troubles? I'm thinking they may search him to make sure he doesn't have any gifts… but anyway he could be denied entry into the country? He is only here for a few days (we try and see each other every few weekends) and won't be coming back until April.
TIA
I always declare my goods purchased, even if it's way below the allowance. I didn't declare the jewelry because I didn't purchase it and he didn't declare it because he didn't give me the gift in Canada, although we came back into Canada for a week after our trip. I had no idea, thinking because it wasn't commercial goods, that it wouldn't be a problem. I came back into Canada from another trip and was detained and asked about my jewelry. I told the truth completely and said something along the lines of "yes, isn't it lovely. My fiancé gave this to me for my birthday". Not realizing that any gifts over $60 is due to tax. So the customs agent called my fiancé and he apologized for the oversight and without any hassle, gave him his card number to pay for the tax. He didn't want me to pay for a gift that was given to me. The officer was nice and said that this is a common misunderstanding and obviously because you do declare goods that you buy, that he trusts that it won't happen again.
So my fiancé is due to come back for another visit and we're wondering if he'll have troubles? I'm thinking they may search him to make sure he doesn't have any gifts… but anyway he could be denied entry into the country? He is only here for a few days (we try and see each other every few weekends) and won't be coming back until April.
TIA
