Bringing Heady into Quebec and back into US

A little off topic, but here's my approach on the craft beer / volume front, which I used for Heady and other Alchemist brews last summer.

I bought 24 tallboy cans at the Alchemist and then proceeded to drink a couple at the hotel. I also purchased one mega-sized can of Foster's at a gas station or whatever. The interaction at the boarder then went something like this:

Boarder & Customs Officer: "Sir, do you have any alcohol purchased while in the United States?"

Me: "Yes, I have 23 cans of beer including one large can of imported beer. The other 22 are all American."

I then proceed to answer any further questions truthfully and pay any duty assessed. Usually there are no further questions.

 

All beer (and friend) made it back home safe and sound. He crossed at a small crossing from VT into Quebec. He had 5 or 6 cases of talls, and a number of bottles. He paid $36 in taxes to the Canadians. They were friendly, cordial, and mildly annoyed by having to do the math on it with 16 oz cans, and bottles ranging from 355, 500, and 750 mls. When looking over the receipts they were surprised at the cost of some of the beer. He laughed and told them those were the cheap ones. All in all, a positive interaction. Came back in via Ontario and was waived right through. Americans didn't even bother asking to see it. Needless to say, I drank some pretty great beer yesterday for the 4th! Thanks to all for their time and advice!