Rudyard Posted November 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 21, 2017 There's someone on the social media site that shall not be mentioned who claims that customs now radios ahead to the TABC checkpoint to let them know you have alcohol so that you can't just walk past the table without paying the tax anymore. Seems like that would slow the customs line down considerably. Has anyone who's been through customs in Galveston recently heard of this? Not posting this to start a debate about whether the tax, or avoiding it, is right or wrong, so please let's try and keep it from devolving into that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted November 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Went thought immigration less than 2 weeks ago in Galveston (Disney Wonder Panama Canal repositioning) and we did not go through customs, just immigration where they checked passports. Coming out from there was a woman asking if we had liquor or cigarettes. We said no (truth) and kept walking. Often people confuse immigration and customs. Think that's the problem here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bptex Posted November 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I really don't see why they'd bother. The customs officers work for the federal government, they don't have any reason to help a state tax agency. Unless there is some corruption going on and the TABC is offering agents a kick back somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I can see on the return that they would know if you purchased something on the ship but have not heard this in reverse. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDRebel Posted December 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Went thought immigration less than 2 weeks ago in Galveston (Disney Wonder Panama Canal repositioning) and we did not go through customs, just immigration where they checked passports. Coming out from there was a woman asking if we had liquor or cigarettes. We said no (truth) and kept walking. Often people confuse immigration and customs. Think that's the problem here. Actually, since 2003, US Customs and US Immigration merged to be the same organization -- in other words the Immigration Agent that checks your passport is also the same agent that checks your luggage and taxes you for the Federal Import taxes. The woman you are referring to was likely a State Tax agent, not a federal agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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