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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,416
I filled out the declaration card on the flight. I was not going to use NEXUS.
I checked the box in the visitor section to indicate I was over my limit.
At the desk, I told the officer I had $250 in items like pens and backpacks to give out to students at UW for recruiting. I handed her the itemized list.
She spent some time on her computer, but crossed out what the kiosk had printed on my form, wrote a new one, and sent me on my way.
No secondary.
My colleague did not declare anything.
So sure, it took me marginally longer to get through, but I'm happy that I didn't put my NEXUS at risk.