Originally Posted by bobsyouruncle
My recommendation is to NOT use the Canpass/NEXUS if you are only a small amount over your limit (unless lines are very long). An agent will likely let you go if you are only over by a small amount. I have brought 3 bottles of wine home on a few occasions and have never been sent to the customs counter.
Fully correct. They have better things to do. The charge on the overage liquor will be so outrageous, you'll just abandon it. It's based on value PLUS quantity. And the quantity excise is just ridiculous.