I need to know if there are any forms to fill out, how to package it, etc. Do you know of any websites, or any one to contact before I go over in order to do this? Thanks so much for your help!
2006-10-11 23:13:33 · 18 answers · asked by pork pie 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
No, I don't think that is allowed.
I went to Florida in February '06 and one of the question they asked was did I have any kind of food items with me, and if so, I had to surrender it.
I said I didn't, and they let me through, but I actually did have several tins of Heinz baked beans with me, cos my son was going through a fussy stage then and that was about all he would eat!!!
Try & get to the immigration desk as quickly as you can - I was one of the first there (after the first class posh people!), and it still took nearly an hour to get through - the line behind us was enormous!!
Enjoy your trip - without the pie!!!!!
2006-10-11 23:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The import of meat products is forbidden except in tins. You can double check with the American Embassy but it will cost you as it is a premium line if you phone.
It is a bizarre present to contemplate but if you are staying with the intended recipient, you could make it on the spot when you get there . The only brand of tinned pies I know is Fray Bentos.
2006-10-11 23:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can do it but it has to be canned. Back about 30 years ago I used to buy canned kidney pies (in USA from England) so you might want to check if it's worth hauling over. It was sold in a 9" (12"?) pan can (hey I'm a poet).
2006-10-11 23:28:19 · answer #3 · answered by luosechi 駱士基 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't take any food or drink itno the USA. I tried to take garlic strings for a gift and although it was packed in alot of wrapping (to eliminate everything smelling of garlic) the dogs came round me and I had to give it up.
Just take the recipe and make your friend the gift when you get there, much more friendly too!!
2006-10-11 23:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by rose1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget it! You might try sending one direct. How about typing in Meat Pie and see what comes up?
2006-10-12 00:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't it be simpler and cheaper to make the pie in the states?
We do have the ingredients available here. We even have modern kitchens, with lights and running water and everything.
2006-10-11 23:22:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take it to FedEx in England and send it to yourself or to the recipient. They'll get it into a proper contaner, you won't have to make explanations at airports, and nobody will think there's a bomb in it and xray it or cut it open.
2006-10-12 02:18:30 · answer #7 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask at the American Embassy They'll know what you can & cannot take into USA
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/ukcust1.html#food
this page has what you can take into USA (cannot see Pies, you'll need to check further)
hope this is of some help
2006-10-11 23:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to the states in december last year, and as far as i know it is not allowed. But you can check with Customs and Borders in the U.S.A. they will be able to tell you.
2006-10-11 23:15:38 · answer #9 · answered by Susie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be shot for doing such an act of international terrorism...if you got found out though you would become infamous!
2006-10-11 23:22:43 · answer #10 · answered by tee_hee_ssh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋