Originally Posted by
FlyingUnderTheRadar
I went through GE and declared I had food - crackers and some other snacks. When I got to customs the agent asked about it and I told him. He said that I could go on my way and in the future not to worry about marking food. I told them thanks but said better safer than sorry and a $300 for not declaring.
$300 fine is the least concern. Your NEXUS or Global Entry permanent revocation is the real concern. When I flew back from YYZ earlier this month and declared food, I was sent to a different immigration officer in YYZ. I informed him I had a bag of peanuts. He said "have a good day" and I was on my way, no secondary inspection.