Form B4 (Goods to Follow/Accompanying List): How to ???

[POSITIVE]

thanks Steaky...so this GOODS TO FOLLOW form can be used by my spouse at a later visit to Canada (probably next yr)or it can b used only by PA during later visit to canada(after the landing visit) ?

One form per family (principal applicant and all dependents)

 

[qorax]

thanks Steaky...so this GOODS TO FOLLOW form can be used by my spouse at a later visit to Canada (probably next yr)or it can b used only by PA during later visit to canada(after the landing visit) ?

By any family member or a shipping agent, till eternity [no end limit].

 

[steaky]

thanks Steaky...so this GOODS TO FOLLOW form can be used by my spouse at a later visit to Canada (probably next yr)or it can b used only by PA during later visit to canada(after the landing visit) ?

As long as the form is not complete, it can be use by any family member endlessly.

 

[Jenny parsely]

Form B4
Goods to Follow List &/or Goods Accompanying List
How to Fill them...

Hi all,

This is in response to the numerous PMs received requesting a copy of my Form B4. As I did it on the system & there's no way to 'save' that, I remain handicapped to forward it. Thus, this thread.

Here's what I did; & how u could do it...

ASSUMPTIONS/PROLOGUE:
a) The form B4A is an extension of the form B4 [which is the main one to file]. Writing the B4A is a similarly daunting task, thus can be avoided. I didn't.
b) As the form B4 contains 'only' 8 rows to fill the goods/items, use only 8 groups of things. How? Explained later.

WHAT U SHOULD CARRY?
U should make 2 copies of the form B4. One for the 'Goods Accompanying' & one for the 'Goods to Follow'. Alongwith the attachments. What's that? Here u go...

STEP-1:
a) Group all similar items into one list & thus make 8 lists.
b) Type these groups in Excel Sheets* [separate for each group]. Title each Sheet. And a Page No.
c) Enlist the Columns as: Sl.No | Item Description | Qty | Value (CAD) |
d) Total the Value, of each Excel Sheet.
e) Take printouts of each Excel Sheet in A4 size paper [2 copies].

*Eg. 1.Electronics, 2.Jewelries, 3.Clothing & Personal Effects, 4.Books & DVDs, 5.Gadgets & Mobile Phones, 6.Cutlery & Utensils, 7.Home Decorations & Murals AND 8.Linens & Drapers. [the Title Heading can vary as per your choice & requirement]

STEP-2:
a) Place all jewelry in Groups* & click Pictures [Must, else they'll not be accepted].
b) Title each Sheet. And put a Page No.
c) Take printouts of each Jewelry Group in A4 size paper [2 copies].
d) Make an Excel Sheet, for the Summary of the Jewelry Sheets. And place a Value against each group.
e) Total the Excel Sheet Value, in the end.

*Eg. 1.Rings, 2.Bangles & Bracelets, 3.Chains & Necklaces, 4.Cummerbunds, 5.Diamond Sets, 6.Ear-Rings & Pendants, 7.Head-Bands & Chokers etc. (each in one group/sheet). [the Title Heading can vary as per your choice & requirement]

STEP-3: [Major Step]
a) Fill-out the form B4, as per the 8 Title Headings AND write the Total Value of each Excel Sheet.
b) Make a box [by hand] at the End of the 8 rows' Value Column. Write the Total Value* of the Goods.
c) For the Name field, write the PA's name.
d) For the Importer's Address, write the Canadian Address.
e) For the Country of Export, write your Home Country's Name.
f) For the Goods to Follow BOX [below the list rows], "Tick" it.
g) At Page-2 of the form B4, "Tick" the Newcomer BOX.
h) Bottom of the Page-2, Sign, Date [the day of Landing] & Location [write your Landing POE's name].

*U must write the Total Value of the entire goods, as that's needed by the CBSA to log on their system.

STEP-4:
a) Print-it out [on regular A4 sheets], both pages [1 & 2] separately.
b) Take 2 printouts [one for the CBSA & one for U, with their Stamp, Sign & Date].
c) Staple all the Excel Sheets & the Jewelry Sheets, into each form B4.

NOTE:
1. Do not forget to take 2 printouts of each form B4 and its attachments. One will be kept by them.
2. Do not forget to take pics of the Jewelry. Else, they'll not accept it*.
3. Do not forget to get it stamped on landing. Sometimes the BSO doesn't ask. It's our prerogative.

*In that case they'll ask u to get it by email & visit the airport the next day for stamping your B4. Though it can be done, but u get into unnecessary hassles, time & effort. And u just have 24 hrs to do so. Which is an avoidable tension. Isn't it?

WHERE TO FIND THE FORM?
http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b4-eng.pdf

Hope that helped.
Qorax

Hi Qorax,

Thanks for sharing all details on B4 form. I have a question regarding this.

Do I have to declare the exact value of the items that I will be taking to canada? Eg. If I have purchased TV for 700$ 3 yrs ago should it be 700$ or the current value? And if current value then how do I know the current value of that good?

I also want to know how do I write the value of gold? I mean since I purchased it 3 yrs back, should it be that value or current value? More over I dont know the exact value of jewellary and I also dont have all the jewellary with me in USA. so how do I declare the rest of jewellary? How do I value the total gold?

Please advise

 

[qorax]

Hi Qorax,

Thanks for sharing all details on B4 form. I have a question regarding this.

Do I have to declare the exact value of the items that I will be taking to canada? Eg. If I have purchased TV for 700$ 3 yrs ago should it be 700$ or the current value? And if current value then how do I know the current value of that good?

I also want to know how do I write the value of gold? I mean since I purchased it 3 yrs back, should it be that value or current value? More over I dont know the exact value of jewellary and I also dont have all the jewellary with me in USA. so how do I declare the rest of jewellary? How do I value the total gold?

Please advise

All could be approximations... but as close as possible.

 

[Jenny parsely]

All could be approximations... but as close as possible.

thanks for the information

Do I have to provide original cost (i mean 3-4 year old values) or current value (which is lesser than original cost)?

 

[qorax]

thanks for the information

Do I have to provide original cost (i mean 3-4 year old values) or current value (which is lesser than original cost)?

Present value, unless u've the original invoice/s.

 

[explorer976]

Hi Qorax,

At the time of landing last month, I had goods accompaied and goods to follow list with me but when the immigration officer didnt ask, I didnt volunteer and no one else asker for it after collecting my baggage. In hindsight - a bad decision. I should have said something.

I am now completely moving (within a month) and have personal clothing and very few books, some pots and pans being shipped. How do I get B4 form stamped from London, UK?

or I need to get it stamped at the Toronto airport before collecting the parcels?

Thanks

 

[mythestic]

I have a question; I dont know if somebody has asked this in the past.
I am planning to land Canada in September 2012. In my accompanying items, I got multiple External Hard disk drives. They contain everything including songs, Movies and Games.
What i am concerned about; Most of the movies and games are ofcourse pirated and downloaded from Internet.. my questions are;

1>How should i carry them? In Luggage? Or in hand carry?
2> Is there any harm carrying Hard disk drives full of Downloaded Movies/Games? Would they check/go through with my carrying External disk drives and data?

 

[111]

Dear Qorax,

Do I have to fill an A4 if I just want to bring clothes, kitchen utensils, books, mobile, laptop, camera, meds, rice, and some snacks?

Thank u for your help.

 

[qorax]

Hi Qorax,

At the time of landing last month, I had goods accompaied and goods to follow list with me but when the immigration officer didnt ask, I didnt volunteer and no one else asker for it after collecting my baggage. In hindsight - a bad decision. I should have said something.

I am now completely moving (within a month) and have personal clothing and very few books, some pots and pans being shipped. How do I get B4 form stamped from London, UK?

or I need to get it stamped at the Toronto airport before collecting the parcels?

Thanks

U r required to get ur B4 stamped during 'landing' [1st entry to Canada]. However, sometimes, some BSOs do accept it in ur subsequent entries too. Thus, get it stamped in ur next entry, and before ur shipment arrives.

Qorax

 

[qorax]

I have a question; I dont know if somebody has asked this in the past.
I am planning to land Canada in September 2012. In my accompanying items, I got multiple External Hard disk drives. They contain everything including songs, Movies and Games.
What i am concerned about; Most of the movies and games are ofcourse pirated and downloaded from Internet.. my questions are;

1>How should i carry them? In Luggage? Or in hand carry?
2> Is there any harm carrying Hard disk drives full of Downloaded Movies/Games? Would they check/go through with my carrying External disk drives and data?

Canada has strict anti-piracy laws. Ppl get caught all the time & then the music follows. I'd advise anyone not to try importing illegally downloaded SWs/contents.

However, it's practically impossible for IOs to sift thru everyone's baggage/laptops/mobiles/HDDs/SSDs... so, unless u were tipped-off I don't think they'd know. But why take the risk?

Qorax

 

[qorax]

Dear Qorax,

Do I have to fill an A4 if I just want to bring clothes, kitchen utensils, books, mobile, laptop, camera, meds, rice, and some snacks?

Thank u for your help.

Yes, the B4. Else, u might be levied against anything & everything.
However, if those items [as u posted] r just a few and the laptop/mobile/camera r one a piece - u may not be questioned. OTC Meds get-in Free anyway, while PDs must accompany their original prescription, and it's wise to carry their invoices too.

In any case it's wise to list anything & everything on the GTF or GAL [form B4].

Qorax

 

[111]

Thank u

Is form B4 different than A4?

 

[qorax]

Thank u

Is form B4 different than A4?

I've no idea on "A4".