What must be declared at U.S. Customs?
What must be declared at U.S. Customs?
- Plants, seeds, food, fruit, vegetables, insects.
- Meat, animals or animal products.
- Disease agents, cell cultures, snails.
- Soil, or if you have been on a farm, ranch, or pasture.
Can I bring my snacks through customs?
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.
Do I need to declare coffee at US Customs?
Coffee (Roasted, Green, Whole, Seeds, Plant Parts) Roasted Coffee: Travelers are permitted to bring unlimited quantities of roasted coffee in their luggage without restriction through any U.S. port of entry. However, as with all agricultural products, you must declare the product at entry.
Can you bring a bag of chips through customs?
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags.
Do I have to declare chocolate at customs?
Yes, according to US CBP officers, you should declare it as food. I bring chocolate every time I fly from Europe. Generally what happens next is they ask what exactly you are bringing, you say chocolate and they let you go.
What foods must be declared at customs?
All travelers entering the United States are REQUIRED to DECLARE meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, soil, animals, as well as plant and animal products (including soup or soup products) they may be carrying. The declaration must cover all items carried in checked baggage, carry-on luggage, or in a vehicle.