It is better NOT to bring any alcohol in a shipment to Canada.
The Canadian government is very strict about importation of Alcoholic Beverages. Often we see shipments oing to examinations just because they have Alcoholic Beverages. This can delay your shipment and cost you extra money.
If you still want to import Alcoholic Beverages, and you have more than 1.5 Liter of wine or 1.14 Liter of alcohol you will need to follow the following chart:
Ontario
Persons importing Alcohol would need to get an Import permit from the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) prior to the arrival of the shipment to Canada.
All info can be found here: https://hellolcbo.com/app/answers/list/kw/import%20permit/search/1
Quebec
Client to get an Import permit from the SAQ, (Société des Alcools du Québec) prior to the arrival of the container to Canada.
You will need to make a list including the following:
| Type (Beer Wine /Spirits) | Number of bottles | Alc./vol. (ml) as expressed on the label | Country of origin as expressed on the label | What was the original cost of each bottle | Total Cost |
Payments:
- $3 per Bottle wine and $5 for spirit + 5% GST+ 7.5% TVQ
- $089 per Bottle + 5% GST+ 7.5% TVQ
- Customs duties at customs (Later when the shipment is cleared from customs)
- https://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/tax/bwt/index.html
- https://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/tax/st/index.html 61.5% of the retail price of the spirits.
They must go to the SAQ, file this list and pay the fees. Once they have the permit, they can proceed with us to customs.
SAQ, Customs and Excise Services7500, Tellier StreetMontréal, Quebec H1N 3W5Tel: (514) 254-6000, ext. 5563Fax: (514) 873-4236E-mail: douanes.accise@saq.qc.ca
Diplomats – Under tariff 9808, they can bring Duty Free However, they MUST apply for a permit with
Ahmed Ali – Service douanes et accises
Société des alcools du Québec
Téléphone: (514) 254-6000 poste 5563
Télécopieur: (514) 873-4236
importationtiers@saq.qc.ca
British Colombia
Client to get an Import permit from the BCLDB (BC Liquor Distribution Branch), prior to the arrival of the container to Canada.
When immigrating to Canada, you are not restricted to the amount of wine and spirits you bring back, however for large quantities we would obtain approval from the Director of Expenditure prior to proceeding with the processing of the transaction.
Please Note: The calculations that we will provide you with are based on the information supplied to us. This information is taken at face value and is in no way verified by the BCLDB, the Canada Customs Border Agency has the final ruling on the entry, based on the information that you have to provide to them at the time you are clearing Customs they will either accept or deny the entry. They can also ask for proof of purchase for the alcohol if they desire to do so.
To qualify for the reduced rates the following provisions must be followed:
- Enters Canada with the intention of establishing, for the first time, a residence for a period of not less than 12 months
- The alcohol beverage has been in your possession for at least six months or longer prior to arriving in Canada (proof of receipt may required)
- The product must accompany your personal possessions
At the present time based on a .750 litre size bottle the approximate amount payable for each bottle is as follows:
Table Wine $2.00 per bottle
Fortified Wine $3.00 per bottle
Sparkling Wine $3.00 per bottle
Spirits $8.00 per bottle
These figures include the Provincial mark-up only (applicable tax is not included) and would be prorated for different sizes or partial bottles. Federal duties and taxes are also calculated on top of this amount and shown on the B3.
The Liquor Distribution Branch must prepare a Canada Customs entry form, known as a B3, on your behalf, covering the importation of your products. To correctly determine the duty and taxes to be charged, we would ask that you supply us with a list of the product you will be brining with you, for your convenience we are attaching an excel template that you can fill in what is applicable to your situation.
We would also ask that we be given the name of the Country you are returning from, how long you have been absent and a local address, phone number, fax number or e-mail address, in case we need to contact you for additional information.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Customs Special Services
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
Phone: (604) 252-3344 Fax: (604) 252-3350 E-mail: ldbcustoms@bcldb.com
Connie HarveyCustoms & Excise Special Clearance, Finance – Customs & ExciseBC Liquor Distribution Branch2625 Rupert Street, Vancouver BC V5M 3T5T: 604 252-3338 E: connie.harvey@bcldb.com
Alberta
Client to get an Import permit from the AGLC (Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission), prior to the arrival of the container to Canada.
You may bring your personal collection of liquor with you to Alberta. Please note that specific reporting requirements and applicable charges are associated with bringing in liquor products into the province.
The guide below will offer more information about the requirements related to moves with personal liquor products.
This guide offers information to help you determine the reporting requirements and applicable charges associated with bringing in liquor products with you when moving to Alberta.
- If you are moving to Alberta from within Canada, there is no reporting requirement.
- If you are moving to Alberta from an international location, including the U.S., and the shipment of your household goods contains no more than 9 litres of liquor, report directly with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/provinces/ab-eng.html.
- If you are moving to Alberta from an international location, including the U.S., and the shipment of your household goods contains more than 9 litres of liquor, continue reading this guide.
If you are moving to Alberta from an international location and your household goods include liquor products, note that:
- There is no limit in quantities you can bring back as long as the liquor is/was in your possession at the time of your move.
- The liquor will be subject to customs duty, excise duty, GST, and provincial mark-up.
To calculate the applicable charges for liquor you will be bringing back, record the following details for each of your liquor products:
Product description:
- Number of bottles
- Size of the bottles in ml
- Alc./vol. as expressed on the label
- Country of origin as expressed on the label
- Price paid or declared value and currency (If you are making the declaration in currency other than Canadian dollars, include the date of direct shipment to Canada (from your moving company or freight forwarder)). This is the date used by the CBSA for the exchange rate. If the shipment has not been picked up yet or you do not have a shipping date, the amount payable will be an approximate due to exchange rate fluctuations.)
Forward the completed declaration of the items above, including the address you are moving from and to, to customshold@aglc.ca. A member of the Customs and Excise team will contact you and advise the amount payable, and can further assist with additional questions.
The amount will be payable to the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) by certified cheque, bank draft or money order in Canadian dollars only.
Upon receipt of payment, we will email you a copy of the stamped paid invoice to take with you to the CBSA office for the release of your shipment.
Our mailing address is:
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission Attn:
Customs and Excise 50 Corriveau Avenue St. Albert,
Alberta T8N 3T5 Canada(780) 447-8600
Corinne Chateau – Customs and Excise Supervisor
Phone 780-447-7570 Fax 780-447-8917Toll Free 1-800-272-8876
Email customshold@aglc.ca Web aglc.ca
Manitoba
Client to get an Import permit from the MBLL (Manitoba Liquor & Lotteriesn), prior to the arrival of the container to Canada.
This is a 2 stage process. Here are the instructions:
- Attached the form that you are required to process in order to import your personal lliquor along with your personal affects. Please complete the attached form.
- All that is required is a bottle count with the proper sizes and GST is applied to total. (Note that Liquor must travel with the household affects and cannot be shipped separately).
- On the bottom of the form there are Liquor Mart stores where you may process the payment. Once paid, Keep the receipt as you will need to present it to customs when the shipment arrives.
- When the shipment arrives you will need to show customs the receipt along with the list of your Liquor based on the form below. Canada customs will charge you the federal fees. (Customs may charge 60% and the Liquor Commission charges close to 40% duty. This portion is payable during the customs clearance. No return of money will be returned if there is breakage or miss count so ensure for customs purpose you have an accurate count.)
Product description:
| Type (Beer Wine /Spirits) | Number of bottles | Alc./vol. (ml) as expressed on the label | Country of origin as expressed on the label | What was the original cost of each bottle | Total Cost |
- Price paid or declared value and currency (If you are making the declaration in currency other than Canadian dollars, include the date of direct shipment to Canada (from your moving company or freight forwarder)). This is the date used by the CBSA for the exchange rate. If the shipment has not been picked up yet or you do not have a shipping date, the amount payable will be an approximate due to exchange rate fluctuations.)
For more information contact a Customs & Excise Clerk at www.mbll.ca
Sylvia Funk, CCS | Customs & Excise Clerk
Purchasing | Sylvia.Funk@mbll.ca
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
t. (204) 957-2500 x. 5538 | f. (204) 475-7686
Location: 1555 Buffalo Place | Winnipeg, MB
Mailing Address: PO Box 1023 | R3C 2X1
Crystal Reid Crystal.Reid@mbll.ca
Sylvia Funk Sylvia.Funk@mbll.ca
Nova Scotia
Client to get an Import permit from the NSLC (Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation), prior to the arrival of the container to Canada.
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
93 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, NS B3S 1A3
Attention: NSLC Customs customs@mynslc.com
For more information, please reach out to the Permits Office, 8:30 am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday at 902-450-5914 or by email at Permits@MyNSLC.com.
New Brunswick
Client to get an Import permit from the ANBL, prior to the arrival of the container to Canada
ANBL
(506) 452-6826 General line – Ask fort taxation Officer
(506) (452-6570 Chris
www.anbl.com
Pease forward the following requirements to my attention:
- Letter to NB Liquor advising of details pertaining to the individual returning. (i.e. details of where they have been living, for how long, why they are returning and where they are returning to, as well as the ETA in NB)
- Product description:
| Type (Beer Wine /Spirits) | Number of bottles | Alc./vol. (ml) as expressed on the label | Country of origin as expressed on the label | What was the original cost of each bottle | Total Cost |
Based on the information you provided, a “Letter of Authority to Import” will be issued to you, detailing what is being approved for importation and the amount of ANBL fees that will be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency ( CBSA ). Please have this document in your possession when you reach the first point of entry into Canada.
Chris Sears – Taxation Officer
Alcool NB Liquor
phone: (506)452-6570
fax: (506) 462-2024
Chris.Sears@anbl.com
PEI – Prince Edward Island
Client to get an Import permit from the P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission , prior to the arrival of the container to Canada.
P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission3 Garfield Street, P.O. Box 967Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4
Monday to Friday between 8:00 am – 4:00 pmhttp://liquorpei.com/
Customs, Excise and Accounts Payable for Wines & Spirits:Need a list of
- Type of Alcohol
- Alcohol %
- Bottle Size
- Approximate Value of Each Bottle
- If the product is for personal consumption or sale
- We then take this information and create an invoice for all the charges and relay it to the potential customer.
| Type (Beer Wine /Spirits) | Number of bottles | Alc./vol. (ml) as expressed on the label | Country of origin as expressed on the label | What was the original cost of each bottle | Total Cost |
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