moving back to canada

[nrcanadian]

I am moving back to canada after living abroad for 8 yrs. Last month I received expensive jewelry and I have bought some over the years. Is there a limit to how much gold jewelry (mine is worth approx $12000) I can take back and also any restrictions as to how long I have owned it? Most of my things are new as I have rarely worn them.
My mother who is also canadian and has lived abroad for 10yrs will accompany me and is only VISITING canada. Is she allowed to bring her jewelry which she plans to wear in Canada. Does she have to declare it

 

[torontosm]

I am moving back to canada after living abroad for 8 yrs. Last month I received expensive jewelry and I have bought some over the years. Is there a limit to how much gold jewelry (mine is worth approx $12000) I can take back and also any restrictions as to how long I have owned it? Most of my things are new as I have rarely worn them.
My mother who is also canadian and has lived abroad for 10yrs will accompany me and is only VISITING canada. Is she allowed to bring her jewelry which she plans to wear in Canada. Does she have to declare it

As a returning resident, you are allowed to bring back your possessions tax-free. Make sure you describe all the jewelry on the relevant accompanying goods form, and ideally, take photos of the items as well to have them stamped by the Customs officer. This will ensure that you are not taxed on the same items in the future should you take them out of Canada again (i.e., on a vacation, etc.).

As a visitor, you can bring jewelry in so long as you take it with you once you leave Canada.

 

[PMM]

HI

As a returning resident, you are allowed to bring back your possessions tax-free. Make sure you describe all the jewelry on the relevant accompanying goods form, and ideally, take photos of the items as well to have them stamped by the Customs officer. This will ensure that you are not taxed on the same items in the future should you take them out of Canada again (i.e., on a vacation, etc.).

As a visitor, you can bring jewelry in so long as you take it with you once you leave Canada.

Not quite, any single item worth more than $10K , the excess over $10K is subject to duty and taxes.

 

[torontosm]

HI


Not quite, any single item worth more than $10K , the excess over $10K is subject to duty and taxes.

That is true, but even that is subject to the discretion of the individual agent. He/she may opt not to tax you on the imported item, regardless of value.

 

[nrcanadian]

Can you please clarify, if my jewelry is over 12000 and so it is over the 10000 then I will have to pay duty? How much?
How about my mother whose is just visiting? Any limitations for her? Does she have to fill out any forms to show she is only bringing her jewelry but will be taking it back?

 

[nrcanadian]

Also, I dont have all the receipts so I am roughly estimating. One ring I purchased just last week and have the receipt for that but not for others which were gifts and also bought some years back. What documentation will I need?