Can I bring food into United States? (2026)
NoSome foods are fine, others are restricted or destroyed on arrival in United States. See the breakdown below.
- Sealed, commercially packaged food has the best chance of being accepted.
- When in doubt, declare it — declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Source: United States customs / biosecurity authority
| Food | Allowed? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Meat & cured meats | No | Leave the meat & cured meats behind — United States won't allow it. |
| Dairy & cheese | With limits | Dairy & cheese is restricted — declare it. |
| Fresh fruit & vegetables | No | Leave the fresh fruit & vegetables behind — United States won't allow it. |
| Eggs | No | Leave the eggs behind — United States won't allow it. |
| Honey | With limits | Honey is restricted — declare it. |
| Seeds, nuts & grains | With limits | Seeds, nuts & grains is restricted — declare it. |
| Sealed packaged food | Yes | Sealed packaged food is usually fine to bring in. |