BobW
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We're planning a trip across Canada into Alaska next year. My wife makes custom jewelry and we carry it in the back of our CRV. We're thinking about bringing it into the RV and I'd like to know if we'll have any problems crossing the Border with it? We don't plan to try to sell any of it on our trip but she just wants to keep it with her. I'd appreciate any help on this matter. Thanks Bob W.
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flaja
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Unless it's soooo much stuff as to supply a business, no one is going to object to "Hobby" supplies. Canadian customs is more concerned about firearms, pets & booze. American customs wants to know about beef & if it was purchased in Canada. Includeing canned beef as in pet food. Though we had several pkgs. of steak & hamburger that was bought in Alaska & repacked in baggies & had no problems. When the agent asked if we bought the meat in Canada, I responded "no, would you?". He laughed & we were on our way!
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Tom N
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flaja wrote: Canadian customs is more concerned about firearms, pets & booze.
You can take all the booze you want into Canada. All you have to do is declare it and pay the duty.
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whistlebritches
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WE were in Canada in June and had no problems as long as you answer no to everything! Everyone told us how we would need papers for our dog, but they didn't even ask to see them, however, if we hadn't had them, they probably would have! Just don't answer "yes" if they ask you if you have any weapons. One of the guys in our group said yes when asked if he owned any weapons, (perfectly legal in our country) and they pulled him over and searched his truck!!!!!
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Little Kopit
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Here you go. You can do all the checking you want @ Canadian Border Services Agency web pages.
Just remember, hobby, hobby, hobby.
& I, I took the road less travelled by.
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garyhaupt
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What a good question...for border crossing in either direction. Thanks for asking it so I can worry about something else! Reason for this is...entering the US to take a job/make money without the proper cards and visas is a turn-back moment. I have no idea about a hobbiest that sells at a show or say....flea-market. There are lots of people that generate some income by selling stuff or services and I am led to wonder about that.
If anyone actually knows, there are some that will benefit.
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cruiserjs
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If you have any materials, as in your case jewelry, that MIGHT be used for sale/business it MAY be confiscated by the Canadian border folks. Coming back the US folks may think you bought it in CA and reqire it to be declared.
Safest, IMHO, if she doesn't need it - leave it at home.
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Little Kopit
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What I know Gary is that if the contents of the vehicle can be sold to anyone and you tell border guards that, it feels like you have 25,000 questions to answer.
I did this in a work vehicle and some things on board could be sold to members of my employer's organization, not to anyone else. I certainly got the 3rd degree to get passed through to attend this one day conference after that.
Granted that was in the 70s, but I imagine the principle still applies. It's a matter of degree, but for sale is to make money, no mater what else.
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Tom N
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whistlebritches wrote:WE were in Canada in June and had no problems as long as you answer no to everything!!
Better advice is to answer all questions truthfully. Could be no or yes.
-Tom
Leaving for Wawa, ON tomorrow.
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Tom; say hello to the REALLY BIG GOOSE whenyou get there.
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