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Shipping your goods

Bringing as many of your goods and personal items to your new home in Nova Scotia is extremely important. UK 2 NS recommend that you bring as much as you can.

Around 2-3 months before your emigration date, contact shipping companies for quotes. UK 2 Nova Scotia's recommended shippers offer our clients' a discount and a superior service.

When Emigrating to Canada, goods which you own, have used and possessed, and are bringing with you are duty free, once only. Customs (CBSA) will require a completed 'goods to follow list' and a shipping inventory.

How to complete your Goods to follow list

When moving to Canada you will be given a Shipping Inventory by your shipping company; ideally you will also present customs/ immigration with your list of goods accompanying you and also goods that will follow you later.

At the top right of this page you can download the B4 and B4a forms.
Remember to make two copies of all your shipping forms and B4/ B4A forms.
If you are bringing goods with you (accompanying) and also have goods to follow later, you will need TWO lists. Each list will have a ‘cover’ B4 form. Additional items will be listed on the B4a form.

So, for the vast majority of families landing, you will have:

  • Goods with you – B4 cover form and B4a form if the sections on the B4 form are not enough to cover these goods.
  • Goods to Follow – B4 cover form and almost certainly 1-2 B4a sheets with additional items.

Ideally, copy your shipping inventory list over to the B4/ B4a Forms for goods to follow.

B4/ B4a forms require that you also include resale values of items in CAD$, along with a total value.

Can I bring electrical items?

Yes. Many items such as TVs can be used with a voltage converter. Electricals to leave behind as a rule of thumb are White Goods (Fridges, washers etc) and smaller electrical items with high wattages (generally appliances that heat up such as kettles, Irons etc).

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