![]() While ceramic tableware is not restricted, be aware that items made in many foreign countries contain dangerous levels of lead in the glaze. Some plants are allowed, but many are prohibited or require import permits. This includes items made with straw, such as baskets. You should contact the US Fish & Wildlife Service before trying to bring something like this into the country.Īny plant or plant product must be declared and presented for inspection. Many other items made from animals are subject to restrictions or prohibitions. You must be able to provide documentation to prove this. Ivory is illegal to bring into the US unless it is at least 100 years old. As CDP says “when if doubt keep it out.” Ask yourself if it’s worth a huge fine to bring that wonderful prosciutto from Italy home. Failure to do so can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties. Even if you think you can bring a certain food into the country, you are required to declare it. Fruit infested with the Mediterranean fruit fly cost millions and millions of dollars for the California produce industry.īe careful going through Customs. Fruits and vegetables are similarly restricted. ![]() Meat, in any form, included products made with meat are generally not allowed, even if they are in a can. Rice from countries where the Khapra beetle is known to occur is prohibited from entering the country. Be careful about bringing rice into the country. Generally, condiments, vinegars, oils, packaged spices, honey, coffee and tea are admissible. Don’t try to bring cottage cheese or ricotta though. You can bring most cheeses home with you – hard or semi-soft cheese, feta, Brie, Camembert, cheese in brine is fine. Candy and bakery products should not present a problem. Many food products can be brought into the US. Items will be seized if you do not have documentation showing it’s medical necessity. You must have documentation such as receipts and export permits when entering the country.ĭrug paraphernalia is illegal to bring into the US unless it is prescribed for authentic medical conditions. Legal ownership of these artifacts, even if bought at a business, may be in question. Since many brands of Absinthe are now legal in the States, you many not want to risk Customs seizing your Absinthe.Ĭultural artifacts and relics are generally protected by their country of origin. There are other restrictions regarding labeling as well. You must be 21 to bring alcohol into the country, so your child cannot bring a bottle through Customs for you.Ībsinthe, a liquor thought to include an hallucinogen, if contains more than 10 parts per million of thujone, is illegal to bring into the US. Anything over one liter per person is subject to duty and Federal excise taxes. ![]() If you’re thinking of bringing a case of that wonderful French wine home, you should check with the state alcohol beverage control board to determine how much you can bring through Customs. By knowing what you can and can’t bring into the country, you’ll save yourself both hassles with customs agents and possibly fines, from having something you bought confiscated.Īlcohol, in general, is fine to bring into the US, but be aware that the laws of state where you first arrive, as well as federal statutes, will limit the amount you can bring. Customs and Border Protection will prevent you from bringing items that are prohibited (forbidden to bring into the US under any circumstances) or restricted (requiring special licenses or permits). You approach the Customs agent certain that you’ll pass through without problem. You’ve purchased some wonderful mementos for friends, family and for yourself. ![]() You’re returning from a fabulous trip abroad. Unless you like buying delicacies for customs agents to eat for lunch, it is best if you don’t try to bring this home. Privacy Policy.Canned meats like Foie Gras are frequently confiscated by customs on the way into the USA. Under which this service is provided to you. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices © S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC 2018Ĭable News Network. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P Opco, LLC and CNN. Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. ![]()
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