Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
> >
> > I too, was impressed with the "Loot" you took home. I'm amazed that the
> > customs officials didn't give you a "hard time" about it? Looks like you
> > had a wonderful time, BTW.
> > --
>
> Customs only cares if you bring above the limits or some agricultural
> products. We take an extra bag with us just to bring back the loot. I've
> never had a bag opened for inspection.

Since the Paperwork Reduction Act came into effect, customs is not real
interested in nickel - and - diming tourists returning with stuff that goes
reasonably over the limit. It's simply not worth the money and effort for
them to collect a few bucks on an extra bottle of booze or whatever. Just
be sure to declare it "just in case", chances are they won't care...

They DO care, though, about food items that are on the forbidden list...

From time to time you'll read stories about the wierd food and animal
products some Third World or Caribbean idiots will try to sneak in, though.
Stuff like whole raw Halal goats, skinned pythons, etc...

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Best
Greg