Taking goods and groceries into Canada

PackerBacker wrote:
Really surprised an agent would ask for a plate number, typically if the cameras are unable to pick up the plate number (common with rv's), the normal protocol is to ask to see the vehicle registration.

Crossed at Sweetgrass, and Top of the World. in the last two weeks. Both times I was asked for my plate number and state. I have an obviously fake "RV AK" Alaskan plate on the front, and they often confirm that it's not the actual plate, then ask if I know my plate number. Never been asked to hand over a state registration. All recent Crossings took less than 90 seconds, with no interest in anything but weapons, liquor, purchases made, or large amounts of cash.

In my post that you deleted previously, I was skeptical of the "Advice" to avoid buying groceries until you get across a border. I would love to hear from somebody who decided this is a good idea, and heads from the Interior to Dawson City with an empty fridge. When you get past the agent who couldn't care if you have a Wooly Mammoth steak in your fridge, and then find out that you spent $200 in Dawson, and didn't manage to fill a 6 Cu. Ft fridge, don't forget to post again. I'm sure the $4 green pepper, and $18/lb deli meat will be unforgettable.

On the topic of over reactions, there are occasionally posters here with grave warnings about crossing without health certificates for dogs. I never have had them, or been asked. I carry current rabies certs. but haven't had a request to hand one over in a while.Lately, the whole interview takes place with at least one of my dogs standing on the dash, and watching the whole event, hoping that the guy at the drive up window has biscuits.