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U.S. customs

Nexus Card is a speed pass that allows US and Canadians to cross the respective borders without waiting in the regular queue.
For more information like prohibited food when passing through U.S. customs clearance, refer to this Q&A section

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Can I take animals or pets with me when traveling to the U.S?

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If there are animals contained, they will be inspected, for there are controls, restrictions, and prohibitions on bringing certain kinds of animals, birds, turtles, wildlife, and endangered species into the US.
Cats and dogs must be free of evidence of diseases communicable to man. Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to arrival.
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Is alcohol for personal use admissible into the United States?

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Generally, each person may take one liter alcohol when enter into the United States duty-free by travelers who are 21 or older.
Additional quantities may be admissible; however they will be subject to duty and IRS taxes. Duty is generally 3% of value and...
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What is a NEXUS card?

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Nexus Card is a speed pass that allows US citizens and Canadians to cross the respective borders WITHOUT waiting in the regular queue, hence saving time. It requires an extensive background check and is a zero tolerance program.
If you are approved by NEXUS, you will receive a membership identification card to use when entering Canada or the United States at all participating NEXUS air, land and marine ports of entry.
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What is NEXUS program?

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NEXUS, which was established in 2002, is a joint program of United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to simplify border crossings for members and also enhancing security. It is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low risk, pre-approved travelers into Canada and the United States.
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What is the inspection process of CBP?

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When travelers present their passport and other required documents at the port of entry, CBP officers determine who to admit and how long each traveler may stay.
Travelers will first meet CBP officers at primary inspection where they ask travelers questions to determine, among other things, their identity and nationality...
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What food can or can't I bring into the United States and what should I pay attention to?

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Fresh meat is generally PROHIBITED from most countries. Meats, livestock, poultry, and their products are either prohibited or restricted from entering the United States, depending on the animal disease condition in the country of origin.
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When traveling by air what documents do I need to enter or depart the United States?

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If traveling in the Western Hemisphere, all travelers, including citizens of the United States traveling by air between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda, are required to present a passport, Merchant Mariner Document or NEXUS Card. Children will be required to present their own passports...
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What kind of role does CBP play in our travels?

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For every single day, CBP welcomes more than 1.1 million international travelers into the United States by land, air and sea. CBP inspects all travelers entering the United States. CBP officers use the latest technologies and procedures to assure that travelers from throughout the world are processed rapidly while assuring that individuals who have ties to terrorism or a criminal background are barred from entry.
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What is the responsibility of CBP?

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U. S. Customs and Border Protection, or CBP, protects the borders of the United States from terrorism, human and drug smuggling, illegal migration, and agricultural pests while facilitating the flow of legitimate travel and trade.
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