Towing TT to Canada and Back
08-10-2015, 03:14 PM
#11
Senior Member
Heh, once had to toss a bag of Washington apples coming into B.C., and then once had to toss all my limes coming into Detroit.
I don't claim to understand it, but it does happen.
I don't claim to understand it, but it does happen.
08-11-2015, 09:54 AM
#12
Senior Member
Good advice Boulevard. We cross the border many times a year and pretty much follow those rules.
One thing about food: anything fresh or raw is probably a no-no, depending upon the officer. But frozen, canned, packaged, processed stuff has always seemed ok.
And a question to anybody: a lot of hunters come up to Canada every year. Surely they bring their own rifles? There must be some way to get them across the border and back again?
One thing about food: anything fresh or raw is probably a no-no, depending upon the officer. But frozen, canned, packaged, processed stuff has always seemed ok.
And a question to anybody: a lot of hunters come up to Canada every year. Surely they bring their own rifles? There must be some way to get them across the border and back again?
08-11-2015, 06:08 PM
#13
It is perfectly legal to bring fire arms across the border but you MUST have the appropriate permits and documentation. You must also list the number of rounds of ammunition that you will be carrying at any time and you must cross the border with that amount. You must also list accessories like scopes and such and you must cross with them. As an example. If you claim 50 rounds of ammo but cross with only 5 than they will assume that you intend to purchase ammo which, by Canada and U.S. law, non-citizens are not allowed to do. Also, the ammo declared must match the fire arm declared. If you claim 50 rounds of .308 but are caught with 200 rounds of .22 than you have committed an offence.
I know that there are certain foods and stuff that you can cross with but to me its just not worth it and besides, the rules can change without warning.
Every time that I cross the border I get asked about food and I always respond with 'no food stuffs of any sort'. They than ask me my destination and I always say that my first stop is for food and fuel and that destination is....... Every border guard who has heard those words has waived me through without delay.
I know that there are certain foods and stuff that you can cross with but to me its just not worth it and besides, the rules can change without warning.
Every time that I cross the border I get asked about food and I always respond with 'no food stuffs of any sort'. They than ask me my destination and I always say that my first stop is for food and fuel and that destination is....... Every border guard who has heard those words has waived me through without delay.
Last edited by Boulevard; 08-11-2015 at 06:28 PM.
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08-11-2015, 06:58 PM
#14
Senior Member
I cross back and forth almost weekly. Seen many a TT going both ways. Can't recall seeing one getting pulled over for an inspection. They really aren't that tough anymore. You get the occasional Captain America/Canada but they are all harmless. If you aren't doing anything wrong, you have nothing to be concerned about.
08-12-2015, 10:46 AM
#15
Senior Member
I cross back and forth almost weekly. Seen many a TT going both ways. Can't recall seeing one getting pulled over for an inspection. They really aren't that tough anymore. You get the occasional Captain America/Canada but they are all harmless. If you aren't doing anything wrong, you have nothing to be concerned about.
They check a lot of the TT's in BC and Alberta as there are a lot of U.S. people on their way to Alaska and many people bring along their firearms, thinking it perfectly fine as they are heading back to the U.S.
08-12-2015, 01:28 PM
#16
