Canadian mobile office professionals need to complete an Identification of Articles Y38 form. This provides proof that you own the mobile gear listed and have not purchased it while traveling outside the country.
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You will need to take your mobile gear to your local Customs office and complete the form with a Customs officer. The serial numbers of your mobile gear and descriptions will be listed. This form has no expiry and is free. You can add new items to it, provided you attend a Customs office, as Customs must see the new item.
The form is wallet-sized and you must carry it with you and present it to Canadian Customs when re-entering Canada.
Important Note:
If you make any changes or improvements to your mobile gear while outside Canada, it is no longer deemed to be the same piece of equipment and you must declare the new value of the item.