Originally Posted by
nkedel
From what I can see, declaring a potentially problematic food item and being sent to the agricultural inspectors (are they also CBP, or are they USDA?) is bordering on a reliable (but time consuming) way to avoid other aspects of secondary.
It's hard to imagine what could be 'problematic' about chocolate, and quite a stretch to imagine what waiting in line to run my bag through an xray accomplished, other than shortening my layover. No questions asked.
As you note, it was better than a full-on secondary. Neither seemed an appropriate response to someone who declares 'chocolate candy'. If there were doubts (fresh fruit dipped in chocolate, Kindereggs), that should be resolved with a question or two, not require a secondary of any kind. IMHO.
