In article , Brien K. Meehan
wrote:

Acquiring the user fee decal in advance has been a requirement for
years.

I'm not so sure about that.

Almost exactly one year ago, upon returning from Canada to the US at
Bellingham, I bought the sticker upon arrival at customs. There was
definitely no expectation that I was supposed to have one before I got
there.

On the other hand, just a few weeks ago I was at a much smaller Airport
of Entry (also here in Washington state). I was just visiting, not
crossing the border, but the customs guy I spoke with told me that at
least at that port of entry, they didn't sell the stickers and you had
to have bought/brought one previously.

It may be different at different places. Next time I'm planning to
cross the Canadian border, I'll call ahead to make sure.

Cheers.

David Herman
N6170T 1965 Cessna 150E
Boeing Field (BFI), Seattle, WA
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