Importing my goods - returning Canadian and Spouse

[goldfinger]

Hey all - I was wondering something -

I'm returning to Canada shortly (I am the Canadian sponsor in my wife's application process) - I don't have room to take very much. Am I able to import the stuff that I'm taking now, and then have my wife import the items that we will bring when she receives approval and crosses the border?

Let me know. Thanks!

 

[cjr]

Hey all - I was wondering something -

I'm returning to Canada shortly (I am the Canadian sponsor in my wife's application process) - I don't have room to take very much. Am I able to import the stuff that I'm taking now, and then have my wife import the items that we will bring when she receives approval and crosses the border?

Let me know. Thanks!

From: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/mrc-drc-eng.html

Before moving or returning to Canada
Before you leave for Canada, you should prepare two copies of a list of all the goods you intend to bring into Canada as part of your personal effects. The list should indicate the value, make, model and serial number (where applicable) of all the goods.

Divide the list into two sections. In the first section, list the goods you are bringing with you; in the second, list the goods to follow. Goods that arrive later will only qualify for duty- and tax-free importation under your entitlement if they are on your original list.

 

[goldfinger]

From: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/mrc-drc-eng.html

Before moving or returning to Canada
Before you leave for Canada, you should prepare two copies of a list of all the goods you intend to bring into Canada as part of your personal effects. The list should indicate the value, make, model and serial number (where applicable) of all the goods.

Divide the list into two sections. In the first section, list the goods you are bringing with you; in the second, list the goods to follow. Goods that arrive later will only qualify for duty- and tax-free importation under your entitlement if they are on your original list.

That makes sense, but won’t my wife have the option to do the same thing when she arrives in Canada? The issue is that she’s going to continue to live in the states and acquire things until her approval. I’m thinking that our finalized import list is better completed when she comes over. Does that make sense?

 

[cjr]

That makes sense, but won’t my wife have the option to do the same thing when she arrives in Canada? The issue is that she’s going to continue to live in the states and acquire things until her approval. I’m thinking that our finalized import list is better completed when she comes over. Does that make sense?

Based on the text below, I would think that - yes - she can do the same thing, and have her own, separate list.

Which would include the New Stuff.

Ownership, possession and use requirements
To import goods duty- and tax-free, those entering Canada with the intention of establishing for the first time a residence of one year or more, must have owned, possessed and used the goods abroad prior to arriving in Canada.

In the case of former residents, you must have owned, possessed and used the goods abroad for at least six months before returning to resume residence. The six-month stipulation will be waived if you have resided abroad for five years or more.