🛂 ENTERINGUnited States 
Some foods are fine, others are restricted or destroyed on arrival in United States.
Not allowed
At the border
Category · Meat productsNot permitted
Leave the meat & cured meats behind — United States won't allow it.
- Meat products is prohibited or destroyed on arrival in United States.
- Undeclared risks a fine; declared, it will simply be taken.
Helpful sources
🌐US CBP — bringing agricultural itemsOfficial guidance↗🌐USDA APHIS — travellers bringing foodOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Check first
At the border
Category · DairyDeclare on arrival
Dairy & cheese is restricted — declare it.
- Dairy is limited in United States and may be inspected or refused.
- Declare it on arrival; sealed commercial products have the best chance.
Helpful sources
🌐US CBP — bringing agricultural itemsOfficial guidance↗🌐USDA APHIS — travellers bringing foodOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Not allowed
At the border
Category · Fresh produceNot permitted
Leave the fresh fruit & vegetables behind — United States won't allow it.
- Fresh produce is prohibited or destroyed on arrival in United States.
- Undeclared risks a fine; declared, it will simply be taken.
Helpful sources
🌐US CBP — bringing agricultural itemsOfficial guidance↗🌐USDA APHIS — travellers bringing foodOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Not allowed
At the border
Category · EggsNot permitted
Leave the eggs behind — United States won't allow it.
- Eggs is prohibited or destroyed on arrival in United States.
- Undeclared risks a fine; declared, it will simply be taken.
Helpful sources
🌐US CBP — bringing agricultural itemsOfficial guidance↗🌐USDA APHIS — travellers bringing foodOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Check first
At the border
Category · HoneyDeclare on arrival
Honey is restricted — declare it.
- Honey is limited in United States and may be inspected or refused.
- Declare it on arrival; sealed commercial products have the best chance.
Helpful sources
🌐US CBP — bringing agricultural itemsOfficial guidance↗🌐USDA APHIS — travellers bringing foodOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Check first
At the border
Category · Seeds & nutsDeclare on arrival
Seeds, nuts & grains is restricted — declare it.
- Seeds & nuts is limited in United States and may be inspected or refused.
- Declare it on arrival; sealed commercial products have the best chance.
Helpful sources
🌐US CBP — bringing agricultural itemsOfficial guidance↗🌐USDA APHIS — travellers bringing foodOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Allowed
At the border
Category · Packaged foodGenerally accepted
Sealed packaged food is usually fine to bring in.
- Sealed, commercially packaged packaged food is generally accepted.
- Still tick the "food" box on your arrival card if there is one.
Helpful sources
🌐US CBP — bringing agricultural itemsOfficial guidance↗🌐USDA APHIS — travellers bringing foodOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.