B4 help please!

[canadiangirl78]

So I am working on my B4 as I am crossing our items over the border in under 3 weeks. I am a returning Canadian resident/citizen - I haven't lived in Canada for 16 years. I am not permanently moving until my spouse gets his PR but our stuff is going on our parent's moving truck which saves us money.

I have a spreadsheet with every box and the items inside. About 150 items.

I kind of made general categories for the B4 and estimated the value. For example: household furniture $4,000. kitchen appliances and supplies: $1,200. Children's items $500

We don't have anything expensive, our car is less than $10,000. No jewelry - do I have to claim my engagement and wedding rings if they are on my finger?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[steaky]

It's up to you. We got those in before submitting the B4.

 

[OhCanadiana]

So I am working on my B4 as I am crossing our items over the border in under 3 weeks. I am a returning Canadian resident/citizen - I haven't lived in Canada for 16 years. I am not permanently moving until my spouse gets his PR but our stuff is going on our parent's moving truck which saves us money.

I have a spreadsheet with every box and the items inside. About 150 items.

I kind of made general categories for the B4 and estimated the value. For example: household furniture $4,000. kitchen appliances and supplies: $1,200. Children's items $500

We don't have anything expensive, our car is less than $10,000. No jewelry - do I have to claim my engagement and wedding rings if they are on my finger?

Any help would be appreciated.

Yes, claim engagement ring and wedding ring too. It will help avoid future questions too (keep the b4 and if anyone ever wonders if they are in Canada legally you can point to your B4).

Congrats!

 

[canadiangirl78]

It's up to you. We got those in before submitting the B4.

Got what in? The rings? Mine aren't worth more than 10k so no biggie right?

 

[canadiangirl78]

Yes, claim engagement ring and wedding ring too. It will help avoid future questions too (keep the b4 and if anyone ever wonders if they are in Canada legally you can point to your B4).

Congrats!

Thanks!

 

[OhCanadiana]

Got what in? The rings? Mine aren't worth more than 10k so no biggie right?

Correct (assuming you've been a non-resident of Canada for at least one year) - just attach photos of them to your B4 (you can take them yourself and print them on your computer) and list them on the b4 form.

 

[canadiangirl78]

Correct (assuming you've been a non-resident of Canada for at least one year) - just attach photos of them to your B4 (you can take them yourself and print them on your computer) and list them on the b4 form.

Ok thanks. What else do I need to take photos of? Most of our stuff is already packed.

 

[OhCanadiana]

Ok thanks. What else do I need to take photos of? Most of our stuff is already packed.

Photos are only needed for jewelry, and for electronics you should list model and serial numbers. Everything else you can describe and list approx value (by category even - e.g., clothing $xx, books $xx, linens $xx).

 

[thisdj1]

Hi I am returning to Canada after 20 years in the summer if i fill out a B4 form will this able me to bring things in without getting taxed on? my items were all bought in the UK. Its only household items jewllery, clothes books tables etc. I am flying out this week for a few days and I am entilted to take 3 suitcases so this is my chance to take some stuff with me. But i dont have to declare these items as they are in my luggage allowance?

moving perm in SUMMER thats when i take verything with me


thanks

 

[canadiangirl78]

Declare everything when you move. There's no tax on anything except items worth more than $10,000.

 

[djinna]

Hi everyone,

there was another thread about the B4 but i didnt understand and i didnt think about it but now im seeing this and im wondering what is this??? when my husband will come, he is just going to have 2 big luggage and a handbag. I know when you come back after a trip, you fill the declaration..something like that in the plane or while waiting before arriving at the customs... . Does my husband only need to fill that or there is something else...

thank you in advance!!

 

[canadiangirl78]

Is he landing or moving back? I think either way he needs a b4 PLUS the form they give you on the plane.

 

[djinna]

Is he landing or moving back? I think either way he needs a b4 PLUS the form they give you on the plane.

Im a canadian citizen and i lived all my life here. It will be his first time!!! yes landing!! so if he fills the thing they give in the plane thats enough??

thank you for responding!!!

 

[canadiangirl78]

No. He needs a B4. If he doesn't bring one with him then he has to go to secondary customs and the landing process will take longer.

 

[djinna]

No. He needs a B4. If he doesn't bring one with him then he has to go to secondary customs and Thea ding process will take longer.

OMG!!! Thannnnnkk you and im sorry if i dont know anything but where do i get this!!!