Can I bring PORK FLOSS back to the US?
Jun 7, 2015, 2:07 am
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Can I bring PORK FLOSS back to the US?
For example, Bee Cheng Hiang pork floss, packaged in a metal container.
As usual, I'm getting conflicting info about this. The store says it's allowed, but some on the web say ANY meat product will be confiscated.
As usual, I'm getting conflicting info about this. The store says it's allowed, but some on the web say ANY meat product will be confiscated.
Jun 7, 2015, 9:35 am
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My gut sense says no.
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...s-into-the-u.s.
Notice what this link says - pork is ok only if it's been cooked in the can. From what I googled, pork floss is cooked separately, and packaged only when it's in it's powdery or floss form.
The folks who say they've brought it in might not have declared it at entry for whatever reason - just because Customs didn't spot it on the way in doesn't mean that it can be brought in legally. My experience when going through Customs is that when such products are declared, they're conservative and almost always will confiscate - I declared fresh beef jerky, the inspector was apologetic as he took it away. Conversely, a former work colleague tried to bring in mooncakes with egg yolks. He didn't declare, Customs was really hard on him, paid a big fine AND was made to go through secondary customs inspection the following half dozen times he entered the US.
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...s-into-the-u.s.
Notice what this link says - pork is ok only if it's been cooked in the can. From what I googled, pork floss is cooked separately, and packaged only when it's in it's powdery or floss form.
The folks who say they've brought it in might not have declared it at entry for whatever reason - just because Customs didn't spot it on the way in doesn't mean that it can be brought in legally. My experience when going through Customs is that when such products are declared, they're conservative and almost always will confiscate - I declared fresh beef jerky, the inspector was apologetic as he took it away. Conversely, a former work colleague tried to bring in mooncakes with egg yolks. He didn't declare, Customs was really hard on him, paid a big fine AND was made to go through secondary customs inspection the following half dozen times he entered the US.
Last edited by dsgtc0408; Jun 7, 2015 at 11:57 am