How to Bring Food into Canada from New York
- 1). Check the Automated Import Reference System for any restrictions on the items that you want to bring. This is a convenient system set up by the CFIA. You simply select the food you want to bring, the country (United States) and state of origin (New York) and the purpose for bringing it in -- such as personal use -- and the agency will list any restrictions that are on the items.
- 2). Declare the food items as you go through customs. If you are going by airplane, you'll have to fill out a customs notification that has a section to allow you to declare the food items that you're bringing in. If you're driving through the border, the customs agent will ask if you have anything to declare.
- 3). Comply with all requests to examine your food. If you have a minor amount of food, the agent may simply wave you through the gates. If you have more, you may be asked to go to the side for a more thorough inspection. In the airport, there's a section for food inspections. If you're going by car, you'll have to drive to a special building.
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