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作者: Drew 時間: 2014-4-14 13:46 標題: Gasoline from US

Hello. I wonder if there is a limitation on the gasoline we purchase and fill in the gas can to go back to Canada. Thanks

作者: Quest 時間: 2014-4-14 14:33

no hard evidence to reference to, but here's my thoughts on the subject.

Typically speaking, I'd take 2 twenty Litre jerry cans down to Pt Roberts (with my car, of course), and fill up.

I made it clear when crossing the border back to Canada that I have 2 jerry cans worth of gasoline, + filled up my car tank...they typically let me go w/o issues.

I don't think you wanna seriously go overboard (like carry 4 twenty-litre jerry cans or similar) for it makes your motive extremely clear and they may give you hassle for that.

Q.

作者: Drew 時間: 2014-4-16 07:38

Thanks, Quest.

So we have to declare that to the customs too? Is it same as grocery that not include for the personal limit?

作者: fibbi 時間: 2014-4-16 15:49

Gasoline supposedly need to be taxed (GST/PST).

作者: Quest 時間: 2014-4-18 08:49

回復 3# Drew

As I said before: if you are upfront and honest with them RE: you put/bought gasoline
, they typically would let you go.

Only when they suspect that you are lying (not declaring stuff that you should), which may or may not include gasoline purchased that you will then spiral into hell...I mean you will have to plea your innocence @ the border and let them do the searching, yadda..yadda...and your day will be pretty much ruined from there onwards.

How much can they tax you for 100bux worth of gasoline? (that's 2x 20L jerry cans + my car tank, filled), 7bux? or 5? If they don't have a proper means to determine how much gas you have put in it or if they think it's not worth their while to tax you, usually they won't.

Don't forget to get a purchase receipt for gas purchase to show them when you cross the border....

Q.

作者: Drew 時間: 2014-4-19 23:16

Thanks for all you guys comments. I came back from the States, and just realized it is against the law to fill up the gas can that is larger than 6 Gallon which mine is 6.6 gallon bought from Canada.

作者: sunmoon 時間: 2014-4-20 20:09

Thanks for all you guys comments. I came back from the States, and just realized it is against the l ...
Drew 發表於 2014-4-19 23:16

Really? So we should not use 6.6 gallon containers. I have been using this kind for many years...

作者: pkphilip 時間: 2014-4-20 21:04

I asked the officer in the past about this issue and his response is:

Legally, if you bring in any goods acquired outside of Canada, it is subject to tax and duty. Of course realistically, what the car and you have ate cannot be taxed that way. If you bring in jerry cans of gas, they are supposed to be taxed.

Bringing in gas in jerry cans inside a car is mostly a safety issue, if you get into an accident, you might put yourself in trouble. The fume from the gas is also not safe for you as well.

Philip

作者: fm9610 時間: 2014-4-21 12:01

This is only my personal feeling:
I never feel safe transporting gas: I can always hear/feel the gas rolling in the can when driving back and worry if it may cause gas to spill. And if the spilled gas touch my exhaust, my car will become an instant fireball! I had car bumped into my back before and what will happen if I have gas can in my back?
As I do not have the refueling equipment, fueling from a full can is a hard exercise and I always spill some gas.
Lastly, I went to Bellingham yesterday and the gas price is almost $1.2 after the unit and currency conversion. As I drive a small car, to me the difference is not worth the trouble

作者: zuesel 時間: 2014-4-21 12:23

We go south often for gas/groceries. I often wondered about safety when bring extra gas back too. Thanks for you guys opinions!!

作者: Quest 時間: 2014-4-30 14:44

Sorry Drew, I don't think I've seen 6.6US Gal jerry can sold locally (not for quite a while).

I'm currently using Septer 20Litre jerry can, and never a problem with them (I take 2 to cross the border to buy gas).

Gas fumes may be an issue but remember this: a properly functioning, sealing plastic jerry can is suppose to seal off any fume leaks (has rubber gaskets also). Any jerry cans missing proper caps and/or sealing gaskets should be disposed of regardless... Any old jerry can (older than 6+yrs old) and not sealing properly should be replaced with new ones.

I typically save about 16bux for 2 car's worth of gasoline while fueling up in Pt Roberts.

(*did that last Saturday, with 40litres of gas to bring home for wifey's camry).

Q.

作者: B2L2 時間: 2014-5-8 13:20

My friend got picked by custom on the 3 jerry cans he had one time. He got told that the max he allowed to bring back should be 2 cans or $40 worth of gas. Any over, they could charge tax on.

作者: OncInc 時間: 2014-5-9 13:17

Is it true that the few gas stations right next to the border (US side) is a bit more expensive than gas stations further south (i.e. near bellis fair)?

作者: B2L2 時間: 2014-5-9 15:23

yes, that's correct. Those at Blaine is much closer to Vancouver price.

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