Originally Posted by
seawolf
Did a bit more digging due to press releases from CBP on incidents where trusted traveler privileges were revoked.
Under 19 CFR 148.16
I still maintain that not declaring YES to chocolates and sweets is not an issue to begin with. In practice, it seems that, even when called to secondary there is an opportunity to amend your declaration.
Well, until such time as the wording is changed, I will continue to declare everything.
Interesting that a CBP officer would tell you
not to declare chocolates. There is a particular type of chocolate that is forbidden - Kinder Eggs.
I have had an officer tell me the same thing: specifically, asked me why I was wasting his time. However, at the interview another CBP individual made it abundantly clear that EVERYTHING that goes in one's mouth gets declared, NO exceptions, even if it is allowed.
I'm actually more concerned now about the stringent rules (I had never been aware of them before) concerning taking prescription meds, which apparently have to be declared.