05 October 2019
Food
eligible for U.S. customs clearance
List of
foods authorized in the United States
In order to
guide you in the preparation of your trips, here is some practical information
about the foods that are eligible for U.S. border customs clearance.
Canadian
food, including pet food and fresh (frozen or chilled), cooked, canned or
processed foods containing beef, veal, bison or deer are now permitted from
Canada in passenger luggage. Products containing sheep, lamb or goats are
prohibited.
Travellers
must present proof for the origin of beef, pork, poultry, deer meat and animal
feed to authorize their passage through U.S. customs. Examples of proof of
origin: invoice from the grocery store where the product is purchased, product
label indicating the province where the product was packaged (To simplify the
preparation of your trip, Dragon Travel advises you not to bring meat)
The
following foods are generally accepted if they are unopened and in their
commercial packaging:
Bakery
products
Most
cheeses
Dried fruit
Canned
products
Condiment
Vinegar
Oil
Packaged
spices
Honey
Maple syrup
Coffee
Fish
Tea
Baby food
for babies
Nuts
Candy and
chocolate
Because
rice can carry insects, it is best not to bring them to the United States. Any
products in packaging that appears contaminated or risky may be refused at
customs.
Fruits and
vegetables
Fruits and
vegetables grown in Canada during the May to October season are generally
eligible for U.S. customs clearance if they are identified as Canadian
products. To guide you, you can visit the following link:
https://epermits.aphis.usda.gov/manual/index.cfm?NEW=1®ION_ID=65&ACTION=countrySummCommPI
All fruits and vegetables must be declared when you cross customs and presented to the officer (To simplify the preparation of your trip, Dragon Travel advises you not to bring fruits and vegetables).
Last
updated on 20 September 2011. For more information, visit
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/travel/canadian_products.shtml
*VERY
IMPORTANT: Cannabis? NO, NO, NO AND NO! Although cannabis is legal in Canada,
it is prohibited in the United States.