Gasoline from US limitation, purchase, wonder

Drew

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

B2L2

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

OncInc

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)?

B2L2

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.

Quest

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.

zuesel

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

fm9610

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

pkphilip

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

sunmoon

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...

Drew

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.