Is packaged food "food"? Spices ,noodles, cookies , etc.
Jun 18, 2019, 3:11 pm
#61
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Jun 18, 2019, 7:28 pm
#63
Join Date: Jun 2012
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i posted this before
food is food..... if you dont think it's qualifies, you should still declare it and let the agent decide
dictionary: food
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1310/kw/
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/3619/kw/
food is food..... if you dont think it's qualifies, you should still declare it and let the agent decide
dictionary: food
something that nourishes, sustains, or supplies
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1310/kw/
Must I declare food items or products when using the Global entry kiosk?
Yes, all food items and products must be declared when entering the U.S
Yes, all food items and products must be declared when entering the U.S
You must declare all food products. Failure to declare food products can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties.
The following are generally admissible:
- Candy and chocolate
- Canned goods and goods in vacuum packed jars (other than those containing meat or poultry products) for your personal use
- Spices - most dried spices are allowed except for orange, lemon, lime and other citrus leaves and seeds, lemongrass, and many vegetable and fruit seeds
-Noodles and ramen that do not have meat or eggs in the spice packets
<so on....>
The following are generally admissible:
- Candy and chocolate
- Canned goods and goods in vacuum packed jars (other than those containing meat or poultry products) for your personal use
- Spices - most dried spices are allowed except for orange, lemon, lime and other citrus leaves and seeds, lemongrass, and many vegetable and fruit seeds
-Noodles and ramen that do not have meat or eggs in the spice packets
<so on....>
Last edited by paperwastage; Jun 18, 2019 at 8:37 pm