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Old Nov 24, 2009, 4:17 am
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briantoronto
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: YTZ
Programs: Hertz & Avis PC; National EE; SPG & Hilton Gold; AC 35K (yawn)
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Originally Posted by AmericanMontrealer
I did use my NEXUS card but NEXUS card holders must still present their customs declarations and machine-printed card to a U.S. customs and immigration officer. It's much easier on the return to Canada, where I just walk from the NEXUS/CANPASS machine to the baggage belts and hand my customs declaration and NEXUS machine-printed card to the Canadian customs officer on the way out. Upon entering the U.S., the NEXUS card saves time in jumping the queue but doesn't eliminate the human review of the customs declaration.
*nods* As an NEXUS user myself I am aware of this, I just read your report as a 'normal' entry. I am surprised the CBP agent did more than scowl at you while asking if you had more than 10K on you....

Again, nice report.

Brian
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