Tattoo Equipment → Canada

No specific import restrictions for personal tattoo equipment

Details

Tattoo inks are regulated under REACH in the EU with tightened restrictions effective January 2022 on specific azo pigments, PAH compounds, and heavy metals, meaning US-sourced inks may not comply with EU import rules. Tattoo needles and cartridges are classified as medical devices or piercing devic. In the reverse direction (taking tattoo equipment out of Canada): allowed — Personal tattoo equipment may be exported from Canada freely at personal-use quantities.

Quantity limit

Personal use

Leaving with this item

Personal tattoo equipment may be exported from Canada freely at personal-use quantities.

Practical advice

Personal-use single tattoo machine clears. Commercial / professional shipments need destination health-department approval.

Customs authority

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