Canadian duty free question! Updated

"Tapas" (tapas)
03/05/2018 at 04:04 • Filed to: None

One more question: Does Toronto’s Pearson International airport have a duty free store where I can shop before entering Canada?

Immoving to Canada in the next few days.

Is there any benefit in buying alcohol at the airport duty free? If so, how much cheaper is it?

If there is quite a difference in price, I might pick something up.

DISCUSSION (27)

ttyymmnn > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 16:20

It is your duty to join the RCMP.

Kinja'd!!!

Ash78, voting early and often > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 16:29

This reads like “I’m going in for surgery tomorrow, should I bring my own candy or just buy it from the hospital vending machine?”

Lol, just teasing you, but I doubt there will be enough difference to matter in the scope of, you know, emigrating to another country.

Except Iceland. $9 beers are insane.

Dogsatemypants > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 16:35

The 15 year import ban is not a good reason to move.

Those canadians with their beady little eyes and flappy heads, not to mention their tendency to occupy the fast lane.

#murika, #blamecanada

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 16:40

Cooless! Can’t help with your question, but moving here permanently, or temporarily? Whereabouts? :)

Svend > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 16:40

I’m British so can’t say for certain but check with the Canadian Border Services Agency how much you can bring in if you intend to buy your alcohol on the U.S. side as you’ll be liable for Canadian taxes if over the limit or have to surrender the alcohol.

First port of call should be the CBSA to be honest because anything you take to the border to cross with is your responsibility and liable for.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/declare-eng.html#_s8f

Kinja'd!!!

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/atl-lat-eng.html

Also check Memorandum D2-6-3

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-6-3-eng.html

Alternatively contact them direct or via Media such as Facebook, etc...

404 - User No Longer Available > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 16:48

It varies by provinces.

In Ontario, beer and wine isn’t crazily priced, if anything wine is cheap because of local production. Spirits are really expensive.

Tapas > 404 - User No Longer Available
03/03/2018 at 16:57

I’m flying in to Ontario. I’ll buy some spirits then!

Tapas > Svend
03/03/2018 at 16:58

Thank you!

Tapas > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
03/03/2018 at 16:59

Moving permanently.

I’m going to be in Toronto for now. I’m still looking for jobs, so I’ll move where I find employment.

If you are in the GTA, let me know!

Tapas > Dogsatemypants
03/03/2018 at 17:00

Its not the 15 year ban, but America’s messed up immigration lottery systems that did me in. Join me in Canadia!

Svend > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 17:02

No worries. I’m on the other side of the pond so can’t say for sure but the CBSA should be your first port of call.

How long are you moving there for?

Just working or emigrating?

Tapas > Ash78, voting early and often
03/03/2018 at 17:04

In my defense, I do bring my own candy to hospitals lol:D

You’re right. It makes no difference in the grand scale of things.

But since I’m unemployed, I figured I’d get shitfaced more practically lol

I did the same thing in Singapore. Saved like 40% off a bottle of Glenlivet at the Duty free. Singapore taxes the crap out of all the good things.

Tapas > Svend
03/03/2018 at 17:05

Emigrating. Fingers crossed!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 17:05

Nope, Nova Scotia for me, so I am a long distance off, sadly...but quite a few Oppos are in the Southern Ontario area, including Reidus and Cletus, Peter Black SV, CB, Canuck and a few others! (Oppos, let me know if I’ve made a mistake on that!) Really wish I was closer to you folks!

Good luck on the job hunt and welcome! :)

Tapas > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
03/03/2018 at 17:17

Thank you!

Svend > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 17:18

I wish you all the luck in your endeavours and in advance, welcome. I can’t speak for the other 2.3billion people in the Commonwealth of Nations, but from me, welcome.

ranwhenparked > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 17:52

Lucky, one of the things I miss about living close to the border with British North America was the easy access to the good version of Havana Club.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 19:09

So come go karting on the 11th then. I have the loose details in my post history.

Dogsatemypants > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 20:13

Emigration to the northern wastes is appealing but there are some significant barriers to entry for me.

LOREM IPSUM > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 20:14

A 24 pack of domestic beer is something like $60 in BC. Bring as much as you can while you can get it for cheap.

Dogsatemypants > Tapas
03/03/2018 at 20:15

If you drive through the states in bc plates either be going 20 over the speed limit or stay out of my way.

The Compromiser > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
03/03/2018 at 21:51

CB is in Saskatoon.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > The Compromiser
03/03/2018 at 23:35

Ah, for some reason I thought he was in Ontario when I wrote that, sorry!!!

The Compromiser > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
03/04/2018 at 16:17

He was. He went west , young man.

Tapas > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
03/04/2018 at 16:38

I’m interested, but let me get back to you on that. I’ll be caught up with finding a place to rent etc...

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Tapas
03/04/2018 at 17:21

It be a fun way to relax & forgot the stress of finding a place.

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > Tapas
03/05/2018 at 06:42

When I flew into Toronto about a year ago there was not a duty free on arrival, just a very long walk to customs. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one on arrival, it wouldn’t make sense. Duty free gets you out of the tax of the place you are leaving.