taking food into the US?

[cherjp]

Hi i wondered if anyone knew if its possible to take the little pots of jam in your checked in luggage to florida, my youngest DS is very fussy at brekkie and i was thinking about taking one of these that would do until i can get to walmart, .

Also does anyone know if you can get butter like lurpak in the supermarkets at all.

many thanks

 

[Netty]

Not sure on the jam, but you can go to any supermarket and pick up butter etc, walmart have an international aisle with alot of brit food there

 

[cherjp]

thanks Netty

 

[Netty]

I'm sure there is a list as to what you are allowed to bring into the USA , I have looked but haven't found it up to now

 

[Claire L]

The list can be found here.

Claire

 

[Claire L]

As for butter yes can be found in any supermarket and is often the unsalted kind

Claire

 

[cherjp]

thanks very much, jam doesnt appear to be there, so i guess not.

thanks

 

[wayneg]

No reason you can't take jam, main problem is meat and fruit. See this FAQ and its says
Bakery items, candy, chocolate, and cured cheese are generally admissible. Canned goods and goods in vacuum packed jars (other than those containing meat or poultry products) are also generally admissible if being imported for personal use.

http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=82

 

[cherjp]

thanks wayne

 

[wayneg]

No problem, I did not read it fully I just saw another line that was more suitable.

Condiments such as oil, vinegar, mustard, catsup, pickles, syrup, honey, jelly, jam, etc., are generally admissible.

You can buy it there either. One of leading brands is Smuckers http://www.smuckers.com/fg/pds/default.asp?groupid=1&catid=5

 

[Claire L]

thanks very much, jam doesnt appear to be there, so i guess not.

thanks

Jam will be fine as similar to other 'dried' items listed.

Claire

 

[cherjp]

thanks guys i know it seems like a huge fuss, but if my fussy ds is happy then we are all happy!!!


thanks again for your help