On 09/09/2014 9:12 PM, dpb wrote:
On 09/09/2014 7:46 PM, wrote:
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I carry tools with me every time I drive across the border. When
questioned I just say "would YOU drive THIS to Florida (or
where-ever)ut tools??
...

I had toolkit in back of car when driving as well -- but an
obviously professional service toolkit and spare parts isn't _quite_ the
same as a toolkit in the car boot...particularly when one is traveling
by air... I assure you they treat it much differently.

And to make clear, they're particularly aiming at the non-resident who's
on business that's not supposed by reg's to be doing work that residents
are supposed to be able to be doing...that the customer doesn't have the
expertise or the desire to do the task at hand is immaterial to
Customs...

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