Originally Posted by
jashsu
The customs line forms in the baggage carousels area. The last few times I returned at SFO, a sign split this into two lines, GE and non-GE. The customs officer(s) collecting slips would pull from either line, and typically the GE line is far shorter.
I think I recall now, however, I must have been lucky all the times I've come back in through SFO because while I remember handing over the customs slip to a CBP officer, I don't remember lining up, getting in line, or even seeing a line form. I just remember getting my bags off the carousel, going up to the guy, handing him my form and walking past all the unfortunate folks who were selected to have their bags checked.