Can I bring cured meat back from Italy?


Can I bring cured meat back from Italy? Cured hams (prosciutto, Serrano ham, Iberian ham) and salami from areas within France, Germany, Italy and Spain may not be brought into the United States by travelers. These items may only enter in commercial shipments because there are special restrictions that require additional certification and documentation.


What can you not bring back to the US from Italy?

You may not bring into the United States:
  • plants.
  • fruits.
  • vegetables.
  • meat.
  • most food items.
  • seeds (technically, you can import seeds for vegetables or flowers—not trees—if you can get a phytosanitary certificate of inspection from the country of origin and also declare them to customs upon arrival; more: www.aphis.usda.gov)


Can you take food in hand luggage from Italy?

Can you take food in hand luggage? Generally, as long as it's solid – yes. The main thing you need to remember, at least for now, is that you can't currently take liquids through security in your hand luggage in quantities over 100ml (and more than 1L in total).


Do you have to declare food in checked luggage?

Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.


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