Goods to Follow/Accomp. List
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Guide to Filing Forms BSF186 and BSF186A for Customs Clearance
When entering Canada, immigrants are required to declare all goods they are bringing with them, either carried on their person or to follow later.
1. Form Requirements:
Forms BSF186 and BSF186A are used to list and declare these goods.
BSF186 is the primary form, while BSF186A is an optional extension.
Access the forms through the provided link in the "LINKS" section below.
Below is a preview of form BSF186:
2. Listing Procedure:
Use form BSF186 for both "Goods Accompanying" (those with you) and "Goods to Follow" (those arriving later).
Group similar items together to simplify the listing process.
Each group should include items of the same category (e.g., electronics, jewelry, clothing).
For jewelry items, create separate groups for each type of jewelry (e.g., rings, necklaces) and include detailed descriptions and photographs of each item.
3. Creating Excel Sheets (Complementary Documents):
Create separate Excel sheets for each group of items.
Label each sheet with a title indicating the group (e.g., "Electronics," "Clothing").
Within each sheet, list the items with their descriptions, quantities, and values in Canadian dollars (CAD).
For jewelry items, include columns for each piece's description, quantity, and value, along with a column for attaching photographs of each item.
4. Filling out Forms BSF186 and BSF186A:
Step 1: Grouping and Listing
Fill out form BSF186 by transferring information from the Excel sheets.
Enter the total value of each group of items into the appropriate section of the form.
Ensure all jewelry items are individually listed with descriptions and values, accompanied by photographs.
Step 2: Completing Form Details
Write your name in the designated field.
Provide your Canadian address as the importer's address.
Enter your home country's name as the country of export.
Tick the "Goods to Follow" box if applicable.
On page 2 of form BSF186, tick the "Newcomer" box.
Sign and date the form at the bottom, indicating the day of your arrival and the name of the point of entry (POE).
5. Final Steps:
Print two copies of forms BSF186 and BSF186A (if applicable) on regular A4 paper.
Have one copy of each form stamped, signed, and dated by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the point of entry.
Print and staple all corresponding Excel sheets to their respective forms.
6. Submission and Retention:
Submit one copy of each form to CBSA for customs clearance.
Retain the other copy of each form for your records.