Originally Posted by
zoobtoob
Yes, his passport is probably flagged now.
That was my main concern, thanks for the info.
Originally Posted by
HereAndThereSC
It's not the end of the world really. It's not like he has a criminal record.
Yes, I know, he has to live with his mistakes, but I guess I will not fly him with me anymore ..
Originally Posted by
YEG Guy
My guess is that your brother will have a very difficult time getting Nexus card within the next five years (where's the smilie for Mission Impossible music).
As for contesting the penalty, I would not recommend this coursed of action. If you contest, there is a good possibility CBSA will reopen the possibility of charging your brother with failure to declare. This would be a much more serious offense to have on his record.
The trickier question is what should family travel companions do when your brother is on the flight. My recommendation is to have your brother segregated from the rest of the travel companions for purposes of CBSA cards (e.g. have your brother fill out a separate declaration card and stand in a separate line from rest of the group). If your family fills out one declaration card and your brother is flagged for secondary. then the whole family could be sent to secondary. If your brother fills out a separate declaration card, there is a greater chance that only your brother will get senty to secondary.
I doubt he will be flying enough to need a Nexus card.
I will take your advice for this, contesting it doesn't seem a good way.
I don't think I will fly him with me anymore..
Thanks for your reply, greatly appreciated.
Originally Posted by
emcampbe
You can bring in a small amount of dairy, but any amount has to be declared, and there is a limit (can't remember what it is exactly). Not sure if above that limit gets confiscated, or if its just really high duties.
Be annoyed as you wish, but he did it to himself - he didn't declare items despite the fact that the form is quite clear that you have to check the "yes" box asking if he had dairy products. You can try and contest if you wish, but I agree that it might just make it worse. He made a mistake and now may have to live with some consequences for a little while - being under 18 is not going to sway most customs personal as an excuse, IME. If he was 12, then perhaps, 17, I doubt it.
I guess it wasn't about the cheese, as much about the clothes, the charges are for the clothes.
Originally Posted by
tcook052
Sorry but how does this relate to either AP or AC?
I stated in my OP that I'm not sure where is the proper forum for this post..
Thanks for the advice and feedback everyone, greatly appreciated.