Can you bring tulips back from Amsterdam?
Can you bring tulips back from Amsterdam? Can I transport tulip bulbs home? Tulip bulbs purchased at Amsterdam's Bloemenmarkt can be shipped back to countries such as the United States, but an official certificate is needed for customs.
Do I have to declare tulip bulbs?
If you want a whole suitcase full of bulbs, though, you'll have to apply for a permit from the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. 5. As I've mentioned before on this blog, declare your tulips and any/all foodstuffs on your customs form!
What can I not bring back from Amsterdam?
- Drugs such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth or other narcotics.
- Real or fake weapons, pepper spray, ammunition or explosives.
- Protected or endangered animal and plant species, as well as any item(s) made from them.
Can I bring cheese home from Amsterdam?
Food Products which can be taken into the U.S.: Cheese (only vacuum packed and pasteurized, no cheeses made of raw milk). Most Dutch cheeses like Gouda, Edam and Leerdam are allowed.
Is there a free tulips in Amsterdam?
Every year in January, Amsterdam officially kicks off the tulip season during National Tulip Day. Dutch tulip growers invite everyone to pick a bunch of tulips for free in a specially constructed picking garden. In 2023 it was extra party because the 10th picking garden was created at a new location: the Museumplein.