Rving USA to Canada - an RV Guide
It is always wiser doing some research before traveling. A little research for the ease and getting that perfect vacation. Like the case of Crossing Canada, officers at the border would as much as possible make the inspection fast and smooth. So if you really need that trip to Canada make sure you know what you SHOULD know.
Follow the lanes. If there are no lanes for the RV, take the Bus lane or the truck lane, but bear with the slow moving on the truck's lane. Some Rvs are too big and would be too wide for the car or bus lane its most likely that the mirrors are located on side.Always have an identification ready with you. If you are a US citizen you won't need a passport. The rest make sure to have it. US citizens are instead required to show proof of citizenship. Kids as well. RV registration cards should be carried with you if you own it. However if you rented it, you should bring valid documentations from your rental company.
Cigarettes anyone? If you are 18 years and older you can carry 100 cigars except Cuban cigars, 200 grams of tobacco and or 200 sticks of tobacco. How about alcohols? Alcohols to bring are limited. Wine should not be more than 1.5 liters, not more than 1 liter of liquor.
If you are bringing pets with you, make sure that they have a certificate and the owner must be present. And that your animal buddy should have had taken vaccinations issued by a licensed veterinarian. If you are bringing equipments with you make sure that you declare it at the customs so you won't have problem bringing them back into the US or to justify that you originally bought it in the US. The same goes with the firearms. And of course it is illegal to import firearms into Canada. Or when going back to the US.
When returning back to US from Canada, you would be going back to the same procedure. Remember the lanes you should take. Make sure to have a list of your purchases so receipts would be the best documents for proof. Take note that if you've stayed in Canada for over 48 hours, you may return back to US without duty or tax bringing $400 (based on fair retail value in Canada) worth of articles for personal or household use. If less than 48 hours, the maximum is $200. Also considered duty-free are 100 non-Cuban cigars, one liter of alcohol and one carton of cigarettes.
A little bad news for vegetarians though, it is recommended that you don't bring fresh fruits, vegetables or meat into the United States. If you would be, contact APHIS (Animal and Plant Inspection Service) and get a copy of Traveler's Tips, which lists what you can and can't bring and also items for which you'll need a permit. Unprocessed plant products, cuttings, seeds and some endangered species that may be allowed in th US would need to have import permits. Pets are allowed in the US but then again they should be accompanied by the owner, and vaccinations complete issued by a licensed veterinarian.
