Originally Posted by
seawolf
I have to say my experience has been the opposite. When I do declare acquiring merchandise aboard, I get sent for additional inspection. They think I'm under-declaring.
Sounds like you frequently have a bad ATS score or are declaring material of a sort that more readily invites an inspection for people on your kind of trip.
Most people who acquire goods abroad of just non-food/non-drink nature don't get sent for additional inspection.