Fresh Fruit → Canada

CFIA inspection; most commercial fruit permitted

Details

Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) controls fresh fruit imports. Most commercially available fruits are permitted but specific fruits from specific countries may be restricted due to pest concerns. All fresh fruit should be declared on the E311 customs card. Some tropical fruits face restrictions. Enforcement in Canada carries fines from CAD 500 to CAD 5,000 under Customs Act R.S.C. 1985 c.1 s.12, s.153 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

Personal quantities with declaration

Documentation required

• E311 customs declaration

Legal reference

Plant Protection Act, CFIA import requirements

Leaving with this item

Fresh fruit for personal consumption may face export limits from Canada for phytosanitary reasons; commercial quantities require a Phytosanitary Certificate.

Practical advice

Declare all fresh fruit. Most commercial varieties are permitted. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca