Originally Posted by
JeffersonCampervan
I'm a Canadian Nexus holder.
I'll be flying back from AMS to YYZ via IAD.
I'd like to bring back my Canadian exempt amount.
But since I'm transferring at IAD for 2 hours, what rules apply?
(In this direction, I'm required to retrieve my checked bag in IAD, pass through US Customs and re-check onward to YYZ).
US alcohol duty is close enough to zero that if you can carry it, generally no duty will be charged. Declare it in the US, and they'll just wave you through.