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Dec 27, 2014Trackrig wrote:slickest1 wrote:
We cross the border regularly.We always declare our purchases. I never used to declare gas until one day I pulled in and did not realize I forgot to close the little gas door. The customs fellow asked what we purchased and I told him. He then said did you purchase gas? I said yes and he said good answer and then pointed to my gas door. He asked why didn't you tell me you got gas.I said I did not think I had to declare it. I always make sure I do now.
Did he expect you to declare all of the fuel you bought outside of Canada, or just what you brought back into Canada with you?
Bill
Actually the amount that you are re-entering Canada with that was not in the vehicle when you left Canada. Technically you should be declaring oil changes and anything that was done to the vehicle before returning into Canada. Like many regulations, they never enforce it but the requirement is there.
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