What food is prohibited in your carry-on luggage if you want to travel to the United States? It is better not to be scared when entering the northern country and know the limitations you should have regarding what to carry or not in your travel bag.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has specific rules about what food you can bring in your carry-on luggage when entering the country. In addition, the regulations establish a limit for certain products; only containers smaller than 100 milliliters are allowed.
What foods could you take in your carry-on suitcase? According to reports, on the subject, some permitted are commercially packaged juices, tea, commercially packaged and ready to prepare (boil, soak or heat in the microwave). Also spices, most of them dry, except orange, lemon, lime and other citrus leaves and seeds, lemongrass and many fruit seeds and vegetables.
Also roasted nuts and dried fruits, liquid milk and dairy products for infants or small children in reasonable quantities for the trip, noodles without animal products in the ingredients, olive oil and other vegetable oils. Bread, sweet and savory crackers, cereals and other baked and processed products. Sweets and chocolates and even cheeses, but solid.
Prohibited food in your carry-on luggage to the United States
CBP regulations prohibit the transportation of alcoholic beverages containing more than 70% in carry-on luggage. As for canned products, we recommend you carry them in your checked luggage. Although the general rule allows liquids up to 100 ml in carry-on luggage, canned goods may not pass this check.
Fruits and vegetables will be subject to inspection at Customs. Additionally, meat, milk, eggs, poultry and their derivatives, including products made from these materials, are prohibited or restricted from entering the United States.
Remember: these recommendations are based on CBP regulations. We suggest you consult the official information on their website before traveling. Click here.
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