Canadian Border Security (CBSA) Practice Exam

Which types of products can include in the personal exemption after 48 hours?

1. Only food products

2. Some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages

3. Only personal items

4. There are no exemptions for goods

The correct answer is: Some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages

The correct response highlights that specific categories of products, particularly some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, are included in the personal exemption after a traveler has been outside Canada for 48 hours. This exemption allows individuals returning to Canada to bring in a limited amount of these goods without having to pay duties and taxes, recognizing that travelers often purchase these items while away. For tobacco, travelers can bring back a specified limit, which encourages individuals to enjoy their purchases without incurring additional costs upon their return. Similarly, the exemption for alcoholic beverages supports the idea that travelers may want to enjoy a few drinks they encountered during their travels. The other choices are not correct because they either restrict the types of products too narrowly or suggest that there are no exemptions at all. Personal items generally refer to anything a traveler brings for personal use, but that excludes specific allowances and does not account for the types of goods that are explicitly recognized under Canadian law after a designated period. Thus, understanding the nuance of what constitutes acceptable personal exemptions after a stay of 48 hours provides clarity on customs regulations and travelers' rights upon re-entry into Canada.