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 Vacations 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.
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.