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US Customs took 5 of our tomatoes while I ate the sixth. They also took the green onion tops after we cut them off.
Bummer - I'll never go back. Oops I live in the US. 
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missscarlet9
Saskatchewan
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We run from Regina to the U.S. many times a year. We are searched often entering the U.S. The most question is "are you the registered owner" or "who owns the m.h. you're driving". Well we own it. My wife and I are in our mid and early fourties and apparently don't look like we should be owners of a DP.
I don't mind being searched. I am a visitor and respect their right to allow or now allow me to visit (we have never been turned back).
It's funny seeing the difference in border crossings. When we enter the U.S., we are usually asked about citizenship, how long we'll be down, reason for the trip, and are we carrying firarms. When we return to Canada, the border guards want to know how much we spent, how much alcohol and tobacco, if we have dog food, and want us to pay duty and taxes when they can make us. They don't ask about firearms or illegal passengers. As Canadian citizens, our biggest threat to Canadian National security must be spending too much money and bringing back too much beer!
Back to the OP original question, there are not many roadside reststops. The U.S. certainly does a better job there. For a quick stop, Walmart is always good to travellers. We make it a point to run in, spend a few dollars at each Walmart to support them. We also check in at Customer Service to let them know who we are, where we are from and that we appreciate the hospitality. We do that whether in Canada or the U.S.
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paulj
Seattle
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Traditionally there are 2 distinct border operations - immigration and customs. One deals with the people, their citizenship, purpose for visiting, etc. The other deals with goods, specifically goods that are going to be left in the country. Visitors are usually allowed to bring what ever they need during the visit. And prior to things like income taxes, customs duties were a major source of revenue for governments around the world.
So when you, as a Canadian, enter the USA, you are dealing primarily with immigration (even if there is only one person wearing both hats). Upon the return, once your citizenship has been established, you are dealing with customs.
I'm not sure whether controlled substances (guns, drugs, excess cash, etc) falls under the immigration or customs jurisdiction. Could even be a third function.
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rvrepairnut
bc
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paulj wrote:Traditionally there are 2 distinct border operations - immigration and customs. One deals with the people, their citizenship, purpose for visiting, etc. The other deals with goods, specifically goods that are going to be left in the country. Visitors are usually allowed to bring what ever they need during the visit. And prior to things like income taxes, customs duties were a major source of revenue for governments around the world.
So when you, as a Canadian, enter the USA, you are dealing primarily with immigration (even if there is only one person wearing both hats). Upon the return, once your citizenship has been established, you are dealing with customs.
I'm not sure whether controlled substances (guns, drugs, excess cash, etc) falls under the immigration or customs jurisdiction. Could even be a third function.
When U enter the US they ask for passport,HOW MUCH money,where you are going>? any fruits or vegtables,How long your staying,who are you visting and why,when was the last time you entered,do U own a home? are you employed,any pets,type of pet food etc etc
when I return to Canada its "PASSPORTS' first,then how long u down for,what the total amount purchased(we are allowed 1500$ free)
how much booze and tobaco etc,any plants,any fruits or vegtables etc
any pets and have you the paper work for the pets etc
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