Originally Posted by
cheltzel
At ORD yesterday, the CBP agents at the exit were announcing they only wanted the customs forms and didn't need to see our passports.
I just handed the agent my receipt. He just nodded at me and I was on my way.
To get the receipt, you had to answer (almost) the same questions on the customs form--so there was no need for you to give one to the CBP agent.
PS: I always fill one out, just in case (per suggestion by CBP agent when I when for my interview.)