Originally Posted by
txviking
I'm trying GE for the first time in a few days (NEXUS member, but with GE benefits.) I'll also be bringing some food back from Europe. A few questions:
1) What is the process like when you're bringing food (I will of course declare it)?
2) I've researched to the best of my ability, but can I still be penalized if a DECLARED food item turns out to be prohibited? I'm not bringing anything I know to be prohibited, but there are a few things where I can't seem to find an authoritative answer either way on CBP's web site or the various other agencies they link to.
3) I didn't bring my Nexus card on the trip, thinking it wouldn't be needed. I've since read about some of the "line dragons" not allowing patrons to walk up to the GE machines without the card. I'm flying into Fort Lauderdale (FLL) -- has anyone had any trouble there?
Thanks!
1. Just declare that you've brought food on the questionnaire at the kiosk and then you can inquire with the first agent you come to as to what to do next..you'll then go into the customs hall where you may need to show your food to another agent for inspection.
2. If you declare everything and you brought something you weren't supposed to by mistake they will just confiscate it and throw it away.. no problem.. you erred on the side of honesty. As long as it's not something extremely illegal like saying you wanted to bring in flowers and they were opium poppies.
3. You don't need your Nexus card at all when entering the US. I've never shown mine a single time at any US airport entry point. Only in Canada.