What can I bring across the US border?

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  1. BigDaddyCool99

    BigDaddyCool99 Bobtail Member

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    Green newbie here.

    Will be running from Ontario to different points in the USA. Out 5-8 days per trip.

    Question is, what kind of foods can I pack for my trip? I like to avoid fast food and eat fruits/veggies as snacks.

    I want to be 100% legit at the land crossing and want zero heat with the boarder patrol.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. JC1971

    JC1971 Road Train Member

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    No citrus fruit, tomatoes, or peppers. That's all I can think of right now. Check the Customs website.
     
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  4. JC1971

    JC1971 Road Train Member

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    Here's the Customs information that tells you about what food you can and can't brinb across.

    CBP Customer Service.
     
  5. BigDaddyCool99

    BigDaddyCool99 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks brother. I appreciate it
     
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  6. JC1971

    JC1971 Road Train Member

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    The important thing to do is declare what food you have. The most they'll do is take it away. Ask them which fruits and vegetables you can't bring across because their website isn't easy to use.
     
  7. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    Coming back into Canada I always had my receipts stapled together for any items I had to declare that I purchased (tools, repairs, Knick-knacks).
    Sometimes I was over on the amounts, usually they just stamped it and away I went. Worse case you pay GST.
     
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  8. Johny41

    Johny41 Road Train Member

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    Citrus, avocados , raw nuts(roasted are allowed) are not allowed, few years ago i had some peaches and nectarines Ontario grown , in Detroit they asked me to throw them in garbage bin.
     
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  9. Prairie Trucker

    Prairie Trucker Light Load Member

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    ask for a list at the border - the usually have one printed
     
  10. mud23609

    mud23609 Medium Load Member

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    You can bring me a few bags of them fancy all dressed chips!;)
     
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  11. OldeSkool

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    Don’t forget a face mask!!!! Lol :D:eek:
     
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