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From: ning@ur-univax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Customs between U.S. and Canada (wha
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Date: Sun, 24-Mar-85 01:44:00 EST
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Posted: Sun Mar 24 01:44:00 1985
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 As a student at the University of Rochester who comes from Michigan, I
 pass through Ontario about four times a year.  Usually, I travel via Port
 Huron/Sarnia and Queenston/Lewiston (about 10 k from Niagra Falls).  To
 further complicate matters, I am Chinese and and was born in Hong Kong.
 
 I sympathize with those of you who have had problems with customs, but
 even with everything racked up against me, I usually travel without
 papers, and without hassles.  Only once was I stopped; and that time I
 was travelling with my father, who has a very strong accent.  The last
 time I went through I had an Apple Mac in its original carton in my back
 seat.  The only trouble I encountered was two extra questions than usual:
 "What's in the box?" and "Do you plan to sell it in Canada?".
 
 What seems to be the trick?  Look at the customs official straight in the
 eye, and answer the questions directly in a somewhat authoritative tone, as
 if you have nothing to hide. (Do you?)  It's always worked for me.
 
 
 John Lam_________________________________________________
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