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From: dcn@ihuxl.UUCP (Dave Newkirk)
Newsgroups: net.travel
Subject: Re: US/Canada Customs
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Date: Wed, 6-Mar-85 09:32:18 EST
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Posted: Wed Mar  6 09:32:18 1985
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> I've travelled between the US and Canada every couple of years now since
> the late 50's when I travelled with my parents.  I have never carried any
> proof of citizenship, have never been asked for any proof of citizenship,
> have never been asked to open my trunk, have never even been asked
> for a driver's license or other proof of residence...
> 
>     				Vick Bennison

A couple of years ago I visited Canada on an overnight camping trip from
Michigan.  My two companions bought two six-packs beer, drinking one and
leaving the second to take back to Michigan with us.  On our return to
the US, since my car carried the supplies, I declared one six-pack of beer.
I then found out that you have to be in Canada for at least two days to
be eligible to bring back ANY beer.  I was directed to the customs
inspection, where they searched our gear, took my driver's license and
my friend's (just because he walked into the building with me) to
check up on us.  After a 15 minute delay, we were allowed to leave after
paying a stiff $1.50 duty, making it a very expensive six-pack.  And I
don't even drink beer!
				Dave Newkirk, ihnp4!ihuxl!dcn
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				Dave Newkirk, ihnp4!ihuxl!dcn