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Was Not asked for Our Goods To Follow List 

Haiders
Haiders
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Posted On: 6/21/2015
Haiders
Haiders
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Hi,
I landed in toronto on 14 jun 2013 at 2am in the morning.the officer on duty just asked me how much money i had with me and made my copr and gave it to me.he didnt ask for goods to follow list and i didnt remember to ask him to take it either.now two years hav passed and i want to bring my stuff to canada as i am settled here now but i hav no b4 form.my goods to follow list includes my household furniture jewellery clothes.any advice on what i should do ?
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Posted On: 6/23/2015
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Hello,

Thanks for sharing your situation with us.

According to some Border Information Services (BIS) representatives, if the officer is not satisfied or convinced that it was to have originally been included on a Goods to Follow list, then you may be subject to the tax and duty.

You may have to explain to the officer this situation you have explained to us as to why it was not submitted.

If the officer is not satisfied, you will have to pay 13% tax and 9% duty on the used value.

We suggest that it is best that you contact a Border Information Services (BIS) representative directly for some information on your specific situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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