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Pakistan to Canada customs duty calculator

Duty-free allowance, gold, phones, cash and banned items for travellers arriving in Canada from Pakistan.

✅ Every number is labelled Official, Reported or Estimated, with its source and the date we checked it.

Quick answer

Duty-free allowance in CanadaCA$800 ✅ Official
Gold jewelleryallowed ≈ Estimated
Mobile phonesallowed ≈ Estimated
Cash & currencydeclare ✅ Official
Alcoholallowed 🟣 Reported

Returning residents: CAN$800 after 48+ hours away (CAN$200 after 24 hours, with no alcohol/tobacco; nothing for same-day trips).

50 g of 22K gold is worth about CA$8,390 at today's rate.

Duty-free allowance in Canada

Returning residents: CAN$800 after 48+ hours away (CAN$200 after 24 hours, with no alcohol/tobacco; nothing for same-day trips). ✅ Official

Duty varies by item (often 0–18%) plus GST/HST (5–15%). ≈ Estimated

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⛔ Canada

  • Weapons & ammunition: Most weapons are prohibited or need a permit (including pepper spray).
  • Narcotics & drugs: Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse.

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  • Medicines: Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval.
  • Plants, seeds & fruit: Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them.

Leaving Pakistan

  • Gold bullion, precious stones and gold jewellery bought in Pakistan face export restrictions. Jewellery you declared on arrival can be taken back out. ✅ Official
  • Declare foreign currency over US$5,000 (or equivalent) when leaving. ✅ Official

Declare or pay online

⚖️ If you don't declare

  • Undeclared goods above the allowance can be confiscated, and you may pay the duty plus a penalty (often up to the value of the goods).
  • Undeclared cash over the limit can be seized until you prove where it came from.
  • Smuggling, prohibited items or large commercial quantities can lead to arrest and prosecution.
  • Illegal drugs carry very severe penalties in most countries, including long prison sentences.

≈ Estimated

Frequently asked questions

How much can I bring duty-free from Pakistan to Canada?

CA$800. Returning residents: CAN$800 after 48+ hours away (CAN$200 after 24 hours, with no alcohol/tobacco; nothing for same-day trips).

Can I carry Gold jewellery from Pakistan to Canada?

No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply.

How much cash can I carry to Canada?

Declare CAN$10,000 or more in cash or monetary instruments.

Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to Canada?

Yes. ArriveCAN / Advance Declaration: Submit your customs declaration in advance at participating airports.

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Last checked: 2026-11-09