My Problem with Vaping in Canada

[Jibtech]

I was directed here from the V2 forums and apparently I have to make 5 posts before I can PM someone I found who lives near me T_T. Heres my copy/paste

So I've ordered 2 Starter kits now from V2. The first one contained nicotine carts and was ordered on July 22/13. On July 25/13 it was "presented to Canada Border Services Agency for customs review." And when I called CBSA they said the Nicotine carts were Illegal and wold most likely be confiscated. SO I asked her whether the non-nicotine carts were LEGAL and she said "No, ecigs, although arent recommended by Health Canada, are not ILLEGAL, only the Nicotine cartridges are".

So I Reordered the same order, paying another 100$ after taxes and shipping costs, this time without any nicotine in the carts. Well it arrived In Canada on Aug 5/13 and was once again " presented to Canada Border Services Agency for customs review." I did research before I reordered and most of what I came across said that as long as there is no nicotine in the carts it wasnt ILLEGAL so I have no diea why my second order was sent for further evaulation again. Im ...... off since thats now 200$ that CBSA has taken. When I call they tell me that it can be up to 3weeks for health Canada to make a decision.

Is there a V2 cigs vendor in Canada? Or a reseller or something? ive bought the 7-11 ecigs and the grocery store ones and they are all terrible and was really looking forward to my V2 ecig.

Sorry for the long post pretty ...... off though.

 

[InTheShade]

Sorry to hear that Jibtech, I would be livid. That's a lot of money to just have taken away.

Just reply to a couple of other members, say welcome to the forum a couple of times and you'll have your 5 in no time.

Hope your next experience is much, much better sir.

 

[retic1959]

Sorry to hear that Jibtech, I would be livid. That's a lot of money to just have taken away. Just reply to a couple of other members, say welcome to the forum a couple of times and you'll have your 5 in no time. Hope your next experience is much, much better sir.

Same here if you reply it counts as a post .

 

[Fergie]

Sorry though you were looking for a VMod outlet.

 

[VictorViper]

Lots of great vendors in Canada, fella. Get your 5 posts and head down to the Canadian forum. Avoiding borders is a good idea.

 

[Taylor7617]

Ok............so this is when having a shipment come through customs. Any issues when flying into Canada from US getting through the airport checks?

 

[vjc0628]

I've read around the forum a guy was complaining he got his shipment in Canada that did not list the nicotine content

It was explained to him why he understood

I really wish I could remember which thread or which vender

 

[tinkrrrbell]

Ok............so this is when having a shipment come through customs. Any issues when flying into Canada from US getting through the airport checks?

Or has anyone driven into canada from the US and had an issue?

 

[retired1]

Bringing your own stash across the border is fine.

And it's hit and miss with Customs. Technically, nicotine is NOT illegal to ship across the border as long as the dosage is 4mg or less. Unfortunately, Health Canada tends to interpret their own rules differently to suit them.

Generally, if you fight it, you'll win. Especially if you point blank ask for the chapter and verse of the regulation you're supposedly violating. They can't just say "because HC says so". There has to be a specific rule that they act on.

 

[tinkrrrbell]

Unfortunately, Health Canada tends to interpret their own rules differently to suit them.

A government agency twisting words to fit their lies? Shocking.

 

[retired1]

A government agency twisting words to fit their lies? Shocking.

I know, right? At times I have to wonder who's worse. HC or the FDA.

 

[Jibtech]

Thanks alot of the posts guys. I found some really nice people in the Canada subforums who have helped me immensely with getting started. Thanks alot everyone, really loving this community

 

[BigBen2k]

Canada Customs doesn't care about tobacco/nicotine for personal consumption, when you travel to Canada. Don't push them about how much is personal though.

 

[SharonH]

Ok............so this is when having a shipment come through customs. Any issues when flying into Canada from US getting through the airport checks?

I asked a customs agent in Toronto in March and he said no issues if it was for personal use. My last trip back to Canada in early July I brought back a small amount for personal use (20 ml between 3 bottles) and had no issues.