What Fruit Can Cross the Us Border
In Addition to the Items Listed, Many Agriculture Items Are Permitted If They Pass Inspection to Be Sure They Are Free of Pest, Soil, and Sand. Permitted...
In addition to the items listed, many agriculture items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pest, soil, and sand. Permitted fruits are bananas, blackberries, cactus fruits, dates, dewberries, grapes, lemons (sour), leeches, melons, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries.
What fruit can you bring into the US?
Canned. Travelers may bring commercially canned fruits and vegetables into the United States as long as you declare them on your U.S. Customs form. Home-canned products are not allowed entry because canning practices can vary and may not remove all pest and disease risks.
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What fruits can you cross from Mexico?
Additionally, stone fruit, apples, mangoes, oranges, guavas, sopote, cherimoya and sweet limes from Mexico require a permit. Avocados from Mexico that are peeled, halved and have the seed removed are enterable if in liquid or vacuum-packed but are subject to inspection.
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