{"id":33155,"date":"2023-09-13T23:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T03:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/?p=33155"},"modified":"2025-06-12T17:16:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T21:16:26","slug":"goods-to-follow-bringing-your-belongings-to-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/immigrating\/goods-to-follow-bringing-your-belongings-to-canada","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Create A Goods to Follow List for Canada?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When moving to Canada, you&#8217;ll likely take some personal belongings with you. However, it&#8217;s a good idea to plan what you want to bring with you and the cost.  When bringing your goods to follow and other household items to Canada, it&#8217;s important to know what you can bring, and what items are restricted or prohibited. You need to follow the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) guidelines. There are some fine lines you should be cautious of crossing when bringing goods and properties to Canada. To help you plan, we&#8217;ve outlined guidelines to consider along with the process to follow and forms to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-canada-border-services-agency-cbsa-guidelines\"><strong>Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The CBSA provides clear guidelines on what items you can bring to Canada duty-free and what items you will have to pay a duty for. A duty is a fee that you must pay on goods that you bring to Canada. Here we discuss the CBSA guidelines and how to record goods that you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carry with you, and <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ship at a later date as goods to follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada allows you to import your goods from your home country duty-free only one time. However, you may have to pay duty for products that you haven&#8217;t yet used. There are different criteria for settlers and tourists. In some cases, the Border Services Agent might require you to post a refundable security deposit. This is not heavily enforced and is mostly at the discretion of the border services agent.&nbsp; Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/travel-voyage\/mrc-drc-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to visit the CBSA site and view general guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-itemizing-your-valuables-to-move-to-canada\"><strong>Itemizing Your Valuables to Move to Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you know what valuables you want to move to Canada, it&#8217;s a good idea to write two separate lists to itemize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Goods that you will carry with you, and <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Goods to follow.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-list-one-goods-you-are-carrying-with-you\"><strong>List One: Goods You Are Carrying with You<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This will include the goods you will carry when you land. For example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Suitcases: 2   (approximate value of contents)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carry-on bag: 1 (approximate value of contents)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile phone: 1 (with the make, model, serial number, value)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laptop computer: 1 (with the make, model, serial number,  value)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engagement ring and wedding band (value).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-list-two-goods-to-follow\"><strong>List Two: Goods to Follow <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This list includes your possessions that will arrive at a later date. It should provide the name of the items along with a description including the:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Value (in Canadian dollars) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make, model, and serial numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>TIP: <\/strong><\/mark>Include pictures where possible of the goods that you are carrying such as jewelry or heirlooms. While it&#8217;s not mandatory to provide pictures, it will make it easier and faster to declare your goods. It also helps the Border Services Agent to cross-reference your goods. <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a good idea to make at least two copies of your lists so you can give one copy to the agent at the port of entry and keep one for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"rounded-btn border-b-2 border-light-grey bg-off-white lg:grid lg:grid-cols-3 gap-2\">\n    <article class=\"lg:col-span-2 flex flex-col gap-4 p-6 lg:p-12\">\n        <h3 class=\"text-2xl\">Shipping Household Goods and Personal Items to Canada<\/h3>\n        <p>Shipping belongings to Canada? Get Essential Tips!\r\n\r\nMoving to Canada is a uniquely personal experience reflected in what you bring, your schedule, and your budget. In this e-book, we cover what content to ship, shipping costs, as well moving companies that can help you with your move to Canada.<\/p>\n                    <a class=\"flex flex-row w-fit gap-2 rounded-btn btn-secondary p-5 transition ease-in-out text-lg font-bold\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/guides\/shipping-household-goods-and-personal-items-new\">GET FREE GUIDE                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 28 28\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path\n                        d=\"M13.1752 20.175L14.8248 21.8247L22.6497 13.9999L14.8248 6.17505L13.1752 7.82472L18.1837 12.8332H7V15.1665H18.1837L13.1752 20.175Z\"\n                        fill=\"white\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/article>\n    <div class=\"relative lg:col-span-1\">\n                    <video src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/01\/18120628\/Shipping-goods-guide.mp4\" autoplay loop playsinline muted\n                   class=\"absolute inset-0 h-full w-full object-cover rounded-3xl\"><\/video>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creating-your-goods-to-follow-list\"><strong>Creating Your Goods to Follow List<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-to-create-your-list-you-can-simply-do-this-by-grouping-related-items-together-for-instance-you-can-have-a-section-for-linen-bedclothes-and-list-all-the-related-items-as-discussed-above-then-do-the-same-for-all-other-sub-sections-this-will-save-you-and-the-border-services-agents-time-and-ensure-you-can-easily-locate-your-things-when-they-arrive\">To create your goods to follow list, you can group related items using categories. For instance, a clothing and linen category where you list all items, and other categories such as books, furnishings, jewellery, appliances, etc. This will save you and the Border Services Agents\u2019 time and ensure you can easily locate your things when they arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong><\/mark> To help you stay organized, use one page for each category. That way you can simply add items that you may have missed to the relevant page. <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-to-create-your-list-you-can-simply-do-this-by-grouping-related-items-together-for-instance-you-can-have-a-section-for-linen-bedclothes-and-list-all-the-related-items-as-discussed-above-then-do-the-same-for-all-other-sub-sections-this-will-save-you-and-the-border-services-agents-time-and-ensure-you-can-easily-locate-your-things-when-they-arrive\">You can provide a total value for the items listed in each category.  However, you may want to be more specific with items of high value such as jewellery, artwork, silverware, or other expensive belongings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to use an international shipping company they will have their list. You must sign and date the list. You can find a list of international movers that work in Canada <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mover.net\/find-a-mover\/international-moving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-items-you-can-bring-duty-free\"><strong>Items You Can Bring Duty-Free<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada allows a one-time duty-free import for all your household goods. In instances where a resident who has used the waiver moves out of Canada and decides to return, they will not be eligible for a duty-free waiver on goods they return with. The waiver doesn\u2019t include items that you\u2019re yet to use. They are considered new,  and you must pay duty on those items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have married within three months before moving to Canada or will marry within three months after you arrive in Canada you will not have to pay duties on your wedding gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/travel-voyage\/mrc-drc-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBSA<\/a>, you can bring the following goods duty and tax-free:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Clothing and linens<br><br>Furniture<br><br>Furnishings<br><br>Appliances<br><br>Silverware<br><br>Jewellery<br><br>Antiques<br><br>Private coin, stamp, and art collections<br><br>Personal computers<br><br>Books<\/td><td>Musical instruments<br><br>Hobby tools and other hobby items<br><br>Personal vehicles<br><br>Pleasure boats and the trailers to carry them<br><br>Utility trailers<br><br>Motor homes<br><br>Private aircraft<br><br>Tool sheds <br><br>Family heirlooms<br><br>Mobile trailers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/travel-voyage\/mrc-drc-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBSA site for other specifications<\/a> that apply to jewellery, wedding gifts, and value limitations. For example, for personal and household items that are worth more than CAN$10,000, you must pay duty and taxes on the amount<strong> over CAN$10,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-items-you-have-to-pay-duty\"><strong>Items You Have to Pay Duty <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For a vast majority of work tools and equipment, you will have to pay duty when you bring them to Canada. If you\u2019re in doubt about items you are bringing with you, be sure to bring the receipt on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be required to pay duties for most items on this list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farm equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipment you plan to use in:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>contracting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>manufacturing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicles you plan to use for business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Items you have bought on your way to Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Items you have leased or rented (as these are not items that you own).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-goods-that-are-restricted-and-prohibited\"><strong>Goods that are Restricted and Prohibited <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some goods and items that you cannot bring to Canada. So it&#8217;s helpful to know what items are restricted before you arrive. If you bring restricted items, CBSA can seize the items, and you may have to pay penalities, or you may even be prosecuted. Restricted items include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Firearms and Weapons\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food, Plants and Animals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Health Products and Prescription Drugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explosives, Fireworks and Ammunition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cannabis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prohibited Consumer Products (for example baby walkers and infant self-feeding devices).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-forms-to-declare-goods-to-carry-and-goods-to-follow\"><strong>Forms to Declare Goods to Carry and Goods to Follow <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-key-forms-to-declare-goods-to-carry-and-your-goods-to-follow-a-key-part-of-declaring-your-belongings-are-these-two-important-forms-bsf186-and-bsf186a-these-forms-account-for-all-of-your-personal-belongings-that-you-are-bringing-to-canada-to-save-time-at-the-border-you-can-fill-these-forms-before-you-arrive-in-canada\">These two forms are key when declaring your belongings: BSF186 and BSF186A (also known as Settler&#8217;s Effect Lists.) They account for all of your personal belongings that you are bringing to Canada. To save time at the border, you can complete these forms before you arrive in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-form-bsf186-personal-effects-accounting-document\"><strong>1. Form BSF186:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/forms-formulaires\/bsf186-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personal Effects Accounting Document<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/forms-formulaires\/bsf186-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form BSF186<\/a> (also known as Form B4) to keep track of the items you are bringing to Canada at the <strong>time of entry<\/strong>.  You can complete Form BSF186 before you arrive in Canada. This list will help the border officer determine if you have to pay a duty tax on any of the items you are carrying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this form to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List any items that you owned before moving to Canada that you intend to carry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Present at the first port of entry to a CBSA officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/forms-formulaires\/bsf186-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34137\" style=\"width:582px;height:967px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2021\/09\/16161029\/image-9.png 433w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2021\/09\/16161029\/image-9-180x300.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/forms-formulaires\/bsf186-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form BSF186 <\/a>(also known as B4)<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-form-bsf186a-personal-effects-accounting-document\"><strong>2. Form BSF186A:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/forms-formulaires\/bsf186a-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personal Effects Accounting Document<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/forms-formulaires\/bsf186a-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34134\" style=\"width:553px;height:728px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2021\/09\/16161027\/image-7.png 547w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2021\/09\/16161027\/image-7-228x300.png 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/forms-formulaires\/bsf186a-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form BSF186A<\/a> (also known as B4A)<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/forms-formulaires\/bsf186a-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSF186A Form <\/a>(also known as form B4A) is basically your &#8220;goods to follow&#8221; list to show what goods will arrive in Canada at a later date. It&#8217;s important to complete this form so you don&#8217;t pay a duty tax on any of belongings you are shipping at a later date. Without this form, you will have to pay duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your list may be several pages long. So to stay organized, use one page per category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use this list for insurance purposes in case of loss or damage to your goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this form to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List all of your belongings that you are shipping to Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Show the value of your items in Canadian dollars ($CAD).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Listing an item on your Goods to Follow list allows you the right to ship it to Canada, duty-free at any time in the future. However, when hen a customs officer stamps your Goods to Follow list, you cannot add anything to the list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-default\"><blockquote><p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong><\/mark> Have two copies of both forms. One for the CBSA officer, and one for your records. The CBSA officer will stamp, sign, and assign a file number. Keep the copy of the BSF186A to retrieve your goods to follow when they arrive in Canada.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-claiming-your-goods-to-follow\"><strong>Claiming Your Goods to Follow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-\">When your goods to follow arrive in Canada, the moving company will notify you. Then you must go to a customs depot and present the original BSF186A  to the Canada border services officer. Customs will cross-check your copy of the signed form with theirs to ensure all items are the same. When this is done, you can arrange for the moving company to deliver your belongings to your residence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The CBSA guidelines can inform you about what you can bring to Canada without paying duty. With this information, you&#8217;ll also know what you can bring with you and items that are restricted. This will help you to save money, and avoid bringing any items that are not allowed into Canada.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-tips-for-shipping-personal-effects\"><strong>10 Tips for Shipping Personal Effects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing what personal items to bring, packing them, and then shipping them safely can seem overwhelming. Where do you begin? Here are 10 things to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Bring nostalgic items that are important to you (i.e., family photos, heirlooms, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Bring items that will be cheaper to ship than to buy new (i.e., furnishings).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Leave items that you can replace with new versions in Canada (i.e., appliances, electronics, and items more expensive to ship than to buy new).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. If professional movers are packing your household, they will itemize and label your belongings, making it much easier to unpack at the other end. Ensure that the movers provide you with a detailed packing list as well. If you pack yourself, follow the same method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Check if your freight forwarding company offers shipping only, or if it includes an unpacking service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Ensure you have insurance against loss or damage of your possessions while in transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Ensure you have the shipping company\u2019s contact details and they have yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Ask friends and relatives if they can recommend a reliable mover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Bring necessities from home with you on the plane.  A word of advice about packing the little things: as it could be some time before you will be in a position to buy day-to-day essential items you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. When your personal effects arrive, you will be required to appear at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) office to collect them. This is a simple procedure; if your papers are in order, there should be no delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1637180219828\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><em>What should I keep in mind about what goods to carry?<\/em><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br\/>Goods to Carry: As a landed immigrant, you are entitled to bring with you, free of duty and taxes, personal and household effects that you own and possess before you arrive in Canada. These may include furniture, furnishings, silverware, linen, books, musical instruments, family heirlooms, paintings, etc.<br\/><br\/>Wherever possible, you should retain the receipts of such goods to prove that they are your personal items and for your personal use. Any valuable jewellery, watches, heirlooms and artwork must be assessed before you arrive.<br\/><br\/>Canada has complex requirements, restrictions and limits for the importation of meat, eggs, dairy products, honey, fresh fruits and vegetables and other food from around the world. You can avoid problems by not bringing these kinds of goods into Canada.<br\/><br\/>A wide variety of food is available in Canada, including foods sourced from international markets.<br\/><br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1637180257321\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><br\/><em>Is there a limit on the amount of personal jewellery that I can bring to Canada?<\/em><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br\/>This is based on the declaration you made when you applied for immigration. You can bring in what you had declared duty-free.<br\/><br\/>Officers may ask you questions about these items during your customs interview. Make sure you describe these items on your list of goods. 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