Originally Posted by
HIDDY
Is that a baggage search or a personal search John?
Only a baggage search. I've never been personally searched. I always have receipts handy too, but usually I just tell the agents that I have less than the allowance, and that I have receipts as proof. They are usually satisfied and let me proceed, since I can quote the applicable law.
Lately, when the customs screening has been inundated during the morning arrivals bank, the agents seem to be more interested in Argentine citizens, so it's not unusual to get waved through if you have a US passport.
John