Can I bring tools from U.S. into Canada for work being preformed in Canada?

Question

I am working at a job site there for two or three days and will just need to bring some tools along. I will be bringing them back home with me when I am finished.

Answer 1

As of 11/30/00, Canada lists 57 classes of goods, which qualify for temporary import.

Some of those classes include:

Trade show booths and supplies;

Items coming back to Canada for repairs;

New products being evaluated or tested;

Samples for use in soliciting sales;

    Goods entering on short notice for some type of emergency.

      CBSA has produced an excellent publication, Memorandum D8-1-1 available on this subject. This publication covers the 57 classes in detail and provides numerous reference points and interpretations on the details related to bringing in a temporary import:

What kind of paperwork is required?

      For those goods that qualify, a Temporary Admission Permit (Form E29B) will be required. When goods are imported for a temporary period on Form E29B, the customs office of importation may require a refundable security deposit. Full details on the permit and how it can be used to facilitate a temporary import can be found at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d2-1... This permit must be cancelled in order to document and prove that the goods actually left Canada.

Futher Info

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/acc-re...