Lexx wrote:
I've read up on what you can bring into Canada and back into the USA.
Curious - where are you getting your info? It's very important to go to the respective gov't websites only for the current info. Never rely on a verbal answers from a border guard/agent or from a travel website. If you read the gov't websites, you will know crystal clear for sure what you have to declare when asked and that it is current info. Things can change on a moment's notice (like say an avian flu outbreak). Never volunteer unnecessary info. Having a list of things to declare on a piece of paper can help plus will make it look like you're organized. Of course, never hide anything (material possessions or info.) no matter how innocent it may seem. But yer own p**p? Pretty sure it ain't on a restricted list.
Note: Ya'll more than welcome to dump your $$ here... :)
The US border guards can be mean & nasty sometimes. Be prepared for trick questions as they sometimes try and trip you up. Having a written list may help (incl. licence plate nos.) and will make you look organized. They may ask if you have anything to declare (then refer to your list) or they may ask if you have specific things. Never volunteer unnecessary info. Many foods entering the US are restricted so make sure you know exactly what you have.
The Can. & US Border Security TV shows can be interesting to watch to see what they look for and how they treat people.
