bgyoshi Posted May 11, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2018 So we are US citizens, sailing to Alaska out of Vancouver. We bought smoked salmon (the packaged non-refrigerated kind) from Alaska. Obviously, we have to go thru Canada Customs when we return to Vancouver. Then US customs when we go back to our home city. How do we declare that? Do we check “yes” for having fish? Would that mean they’ll check my luggage? Any insights would be great. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 11, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I do not think you need to declare in Canada unless you are leaving the fish there I know when we come back to the USA we do not declare anything we do it when we return to Canada You could always call the CBSA to be sure found this http://inspection.gc.ca/food/information-for-consumers/travellers/what-can-i-bring-into-canada-/eng/1389648337546/1389648516990#a1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgyoshi Posted May 11, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted May 11, 2018 picked this cruise based on timing and itinerary but did not occur to me we’ll be going thru customs so many times haha. lesson learned! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted May 11, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Don't know about the fish part, but customs at Canada Place was easy - all they seemed interested in was collecting the form. I'm not even sure the guy we had looked at them. Not even a form to hand in at the US side of YVR departures (although you fill out a digital version at the customs kiosk). Now I would know what to expect, but I found YVR's unique procedures to be a bit daunting as a newb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted May 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 12, 2018 On your return to Vancouver you'll have a customs form to fill out. Yes, you have to declare the fish. It shouldn't be a problem . What will be a problem is if you fail to declare it and then they find it. Some of the dogs are there to sniff out food products. The fine you'll get won't be for the fish, but for failing to declare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted May 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 12, 2018 There is no problem bringing salmon back. Half of the people on the ship will half salmon. The key is to declare it. If you don't declare it you get in trouble, declare it and they waive you through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted May 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 12, 2018 picked this cruise based on timing and itinerary but did not occur to me we’ll be going thru customs so many times haha. lesson learned! It's really a non-issue. I assume you were making a joke here, but please don't be concerned about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizmark'sMom Posted May 12, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Yes, declare it. The customs agent will ask what food you're bringing in, you answer, and then you go on your way. No problem. The problems occur when you do not declare the food you are bringing in. (Every time I return from Europe I bring cheese with me. I declare it, answer the agent's questions, and go on my way.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntjoy036 Posted May 12, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I have been in this situation: US citizen returning via Vancouver from an Alaska cruise. I declared fish for smoked salmon. I think I also declared nuts for some packaged, unopened trail mix or a Kind bar. I sailed right through customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted May 12, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Always declare food - whether it's prepackaged or not. I've even declared granola bars, because I'm not about to get lectured or fined for not declaring food coming into the country. It's best to err on the side of caution and have them ask me what kind of food I'm bringing, rather than pulling me over after a cute little sniffer dog has decided to sit beside my carry-on or checked luggage. Smooth Sailing ! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgyoshi Posted May 13, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Thanks everyone! Declared as most of you suggested and Canadian borders officer just asked what I had. I said smoked salmon and he told me to have a nice day! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizmark'sMom Posted May 13, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 22, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I would declare it. I can think of no reason to not. it is such a small thing. Why Give it a moment's thought or worry. JUST DECLARE IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted May 22, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Kind of odd. A discussion on whether/how to list products acquired in the US when entering the US via a foreign airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted May 22, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I would declare it. I can think of no reason to not. it is such a small thing. Why Give it a moment's thought or worry. JUST DECLARE IT. See post 11. The OP went thru Customs 10 days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 22, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Declare what you bought...it's the easiest way. If it's allowed, it's not a problem...and it is allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 22, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 22, 2018 See post 11. The OP went thru Customs 10 days ago. :p Hmm Other persons may be interested in the conversation. None is directed only to OP. It is for all who come here is it not?. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted May 23, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Has no problem with smoked salmon and reindeer sausage with USCBP. No more paper forms at the airports, USCBP now use electronic kiosks after you’ve checked your bags. No idea what happens if they want to check your stuff. Assuming they’re not fragile, pack them on the top of your stuff in your suitcase. If flying out of Vancouver you’ll clear US customs there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 23, 2018 #19 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Same for Montreal. Every time we did hotel stays in Montreal and we f lew home from there , we cleared U.S. Customs before boarding tthe plane in Montreal. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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