Customs - Ft Lauderdale

[Steelers36]

1 hour ago, polmcs said:

I bought my wife a pearl necklace our our Tahitian cruise many moons ago. It significantly exceeded our customs allowance. Upon arrival back in the US (Honolulu as were were on a PPT-HNL-PHX itinerary -now that is as good a place as any to have a 10-12hr layover) I went to the “goods to declare” office. The officer took one look at the necklace, another at the receipt and simply waived us through!  The fact that it was around 6AM in the morning and he looked like he just wanted to go back to sleep probably worked in our favor. 😉 

Honesty is always the best policy with customs.  I have found them to sometimes cut me a break or let something small slide.

[satxdiver]

Never lie or attempt to hide something from them.  If they get a hint you are covering something up expect your life to be a living hell.