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Duty Free Exemptions: Entering the U.S. Cross-border shopping at land border duty free stores is still tax and duty free. If you’re entering the U.S., you can bring: Up to $800 USD per person, if you’ve been outside the U.S. for at least 48 hours Includes 1L of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, and 100 cigars (age 21+) 📌 These personal exemptions remain unchanged. 🛍️ The recent de minimis shipping policy changes don’t affect your in-person purchases at Canadian land border duty free stores. dutyfreecanada.com for more information

FDFA ED Barbara Barrett spoke at a Press Conference following a new report from Statistics Canada. Watch in full here: cpac.ca/headline-polit…

FDFA in the news today. Read full stories below: financialpost.com/news/duty-free… moodiedavittreport.com/fdfa-presses-f…

Canadians made 22% fewer return trips from the U.S. in January - marking 13 straight months of decline. For land border duty free stores, this means growing pressure on small businesses that rely entirely on cross-border travel. It’s time to level the playing field with U.S. competitors.

Les frontières rassemblent les gens, les échanges commerciaux et les idées. Elles soutiennent les mouvements qui font prospérer les économies et maintiennent les communautés connectées. La FDFA continuera de défendre des politiques qui protègent une industrie hors taxes forte et compétitive, au bénéfice des voyageurs et du Canada.

Borders bring people, trade, and ideas together. They carry the movement that keeps economies growing and communities connected. FDFA will keep standing up for policies that protect a strong and competitive duty free industry for travellers and for Canada.

À l’aube de la nouvelle année, l’Association frontière hors taxes se tourne vers les mois à venir et la poursuite de ses engagements au cours de la prochaine année.

As the new year begins, the Frontier Duty Free Association looks ahead to the months ahead and to continuing its work in the year ahead.

As the year comes to a close, the Frontier Duty Free Association reflects on the months behind us and the work carried out throughout the year. We wish you a safe and restful holiday season

Alors que l’année tire à sa fin, l’Association frontière hors taxes prend un moment pour revenir sur les derniers mois écoulés et le travail accompli tout au long de l’année. Nous vous souhaitons une période des Fêtes sécuritaire et reposante.

FDFA Executive Director Barbara Barrett sat down with Ernie Klassen to talk about ongoing support for Canada’s duty free sector and its important role in border communities.

FDFA Executive Director Barbara Barrett met with Fred Davies today to discuss ongoing support for Canada’s duty free sector.

Thank you Wine Classics International and Bottega Spa for your valued support of the Women in Travel Retail + reception at the Canadian Duty Free Summit 2025. Your partnership helped bring together women leaders and allies from across the duty free community. #DutyFreeCanada

Appreciate Distribution Fontaine Inc. for supporting the Women in Travel Retail reception during the Canadian Duty Free Summit 2025. #DutyFreeCanada

Appreciate Peller Estates Winery for supporting the Women in Travel Retail + reception during the Canadian Duty Free Summit 2025. #DutyFreeCanada

Congratulations to Frank Villella, FDFA’s Outstanding Contributor 2025. Your leadership and dedication continue to make a meaningful impact on Canada’s duty free industry. #DutyFreeCanada

Thank you Beler Holdings Inc. for your thoughtful product donation and ongoing support of FDFA. Your contribution helped make our event special for everyone who attended. #DutyFreeCanada

Thank you Tax Free World Association for your longstanding partnership and support of the FDFA’s advocacy efforts. #DutyFreeCanada

Warm thanks to Turkey Hill Sugarbush for your generous product donation. Your support brought a sweet Canadian flavour to the celebration and helped make it a success. #DutyFreeCanada

A big thank you to Northern Souvenirs for your generous product donation to our event. Your contribution added a special Canadian touch and made the evening even more memorable for our members and guests. #DutyFreeCanada

Today, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served. On Remembrance Day, FDFA joins Canadians across the country in remembering and reflecting.