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Customs: Be prepared when crossing border
by Outspoken on Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:03 am
Customs: Be prepared when crossing border
By BDN Staff
Bangor Daily News
Travelers should prepare for the inspection process before they reach the ports of entry, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently advised in a press release.
People should have their crossing documents out and available for inspection when they meet the customs officer, the press release said.
Returning U.S. residents should declare anything that was acquired outside the United States and Canadian travelers should declare any gifts they may be bringing into the country. CBP urges travelers to become familiar with inspection procedures and what is allowed into the U.S.
Travelers also should consider entering the U.S. at the smaller ports of entry that may be less congested than the major ports of entry. Even during the summer vacation season, international border crossers should continue to expect a thorough inspection process when they enter the United States.
"Know Before You Go" pamphlets are available at any of the ports of entry and on the CBP Web site.
And there are other changes that travelers need to remember.
In compliance with the policy change implemented by the Department of Homeland Security on Jan. 31, CBP is no longer accepting oral declarations of citizenship.
All travelers, including U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and over, will need to present documentary proof of citizenship. Travelers can use a stand-alone document, such as a passport or NEXUS card. Those who do not have such a document must carry proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate (original or copy) plus government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license.
http://bangornews.com/news/t/news.aspx?articleid=167122&zoneid=500
By BDN Staff
Bangor Daily News
Travelers should prepare for the inspection process before they reach the ports of entry, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently advised in a press release.
People should have their crossing documents out and available for inspection when they meet the customs officer, the press release said.
Returning U.S. residents should declare anything that was acquired outside the United States and Canadian travelers should declare any gifts they may be bringing into the country. CBP urges travelers to become familiar with inspection procedures and what is allowed into the U.S.
Travelers also should consider entering the U.S. at the smaller ports of entry that may be less congested than the major ports of entry. Even during the summer vacation season, international border crossers should continue to expect a thorough inspection process when they enter the United States.
"Know Before You Go" pamphlets are available at any of the ports of entry and on the CBP Web site.
And there are other changes that travelers need to remember.
In compliance with the policy change implemented by the Department of Homeland Security on Jan. 31, CBP is no longer accepting oral declarations of citizenship.
All travelers, including U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and over, will need to present documentary proof of citizenship. Travelers can use a stand-alone document, such as a passport or NEXUS card. Those who do not have such a document must carry proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate (original or copy) plus government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license.
http://bangornews.com/news/t/news.aspx?articleid=167122&zoneid=500
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