Transit in USA
Feb 20, 2017 | 8:58 am
#31
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Toronto
Programs: Aeroplan;KLM;UA
Posts: 114
I'm a Canadian Nexus holder.
I'll be flying back from AMS to YYZ via IAD.
I'd like to bring back my Canadian exempt amount.
But since I'm transferring at IAD for 2 hours, what rules apply?
(In this direction, I'm required to retrieve my checked bag in IAD, pass through US Customs and re-check onward to YYZ).
I'll be flying back from AMS to YYZ via IAD.
I'd like to bring back my Canadian exempt amount.
But since I'm transferring at IAD for 2 hours, what rules apply?
(In this direction, I'm required to retrieve my checked bag in IAD, pass through US Customs and re-check onward to YYZ).
Feb 20, 2017 | 9:36 am
#32
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL DM 1MM
Posts: 3,561
I'm a Canadian Nexus holder.
I'll be flying back from AMS to YYZ via IAD.
I'd like to bring back my Canadian exempt amount.
But since I'm transferring at IAD for 2 hours, what rules apply?
(In this direction, I'm required to retrieve my checked bag in IAD, pass through US Customs and re-check onward to YYZ).
I'll be flying back from AMS to YYZ via IAD.
I'd like to bring back my Canadian exempt amount.
But since I'm transferring at IAD for 2 hours, what rules apply?
(In this direction, I'm required to retrieve my checked bag in IAD, pass through US Customs and re-check onward to YYZ).
Feb 20, 2017 | 12:21 pm
#33
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 16,214
I'm a Canadian Nexus holder.
I'll be flying back from AMS to YYZ via IAD.
I'd like to bring back my Canadian exempt amount.
But since I'm transferring at IAD for 2 hours, what rules apply?
(In this direction, I'm required to retrieve my checked bag in IAD, pass through US Customs and re-check onward to YYZ).
I'll be flying back from AMS to YYZ via IAD.
I'd like to bring back my Canadian exempt amount.
But since I'm transferring at IAD for 2 hours, what rules apply?
(In this direction, I'm required to retrieve my checked bag in IAD, pass through US Customs and re-check onward to YYZ).
Feb 20, 2017 | 1:26 pm
#34
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: District of Columbia
Programs: AA ExecPl, AF Gold, Hyatt Globalist,IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 2,677
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Feb 20, 2017 | 2:58 pm
#35
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL DM 1MM
Posts: 3,561
I don't think this is correct. The customs declaration form instructs visitors to "Declare the value of all articles that will remain in the United States." Visitors aren't required to declare articles that will leave the United States, since that would basically be the entire contents of one's suitcase! (In other words, for visitors, it makes no difference if the goods were brought out from home in Canada to Europe and then back home through the US, or acquired abroad, if the goods aren't staying in the United States.
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Feb 20, 2017 | 5:38 pm
#36
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: District of Columbia
Programs: AA ExecPl, AF Gold, Hyatt Globalist,IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 2,677
Yes, of course, declare everything. No money will actually be charged. The amount of alcohol that could fit in a suitcase is unlikely to cost more than a couple of dollars duty - which is why they typically don't bother collecting any duty on personal alcohol. To give an idea, duty on a bottle of wine is something like 10-15 cents. Duty is charged on the alcohol content, not on the value of the wine as an example.
That instruction on the form is different from the instructions to US Citizens, which is "Declare all items acquired abroad."
Feb 20, 2017 | 7:00 pm
#37
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NYC, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 11,049
Actually, some airports *are* set up for ITI/TWOV, at least to a certain extent. For example, DFW Terminal D has a massive (and deserted) international transit lounge located near the passport control checkpoint. I've never seen anyone inside. I suppose it could be used if CBP ever decided to allow ITI/TWOV again. (or maybe it is used infrequently to accommodate inadmissible visitors who are waiting to return to their country of origin)