It is my first flight and I know nothing if customs. Origonaly, I was going to buy chocolate as a gift to my family and friends. It's cheap and light weight. However, I was told that you cannot bring food over. I will be flying into Paris and BAck to the US out of Italy. Can I bring chocolate back since it's factory sealed? Is there a quantity issue? Please help!
2007-01-31 10:47:47 · 17 answers · asked by animespaz 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Pack the chocolate in your luggage / baggage.
I live in France and bring back loads of edible stuff in my luggage when I go to New York.
2007-01-31 10:50:18 · answer #1 · answered by spagz89 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
US are the funny ones - U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations prohibit tourists from bringing fresh, dried, and canned meats and meat products from most foreign countries. If any meat is used in preparing a product, it is prohibited. Bakery items and all cured cheeses are admissible. Imported foods are also subject to requirements of the Food and Drug Administration and may be seized upon inspection if, in the opinion of the FDA, they pose any health risk of any kind. Please check the Department of Agriculture's list of approved products!
2007-01-31 18:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by slipstream 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can bring back chocolate, especially since it is sealed. To make things easy, just pack it in your bag and don't declare it.
2007-01-31 18:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by SixEldest 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont bring anything through the check in lines..
u know.. the thing where u walk through security..they will take it..and it may delay ur time to get to where u need to go..
but u can take food on the plane that u bought in the tourist area..ull c them.but only after u get checked..
im rushing hope this isnt too confusing
2007-01-31 18:52:39 · answer #4 · answered by innocence_4102008 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You normally can take food as long as it is in your checked luggage, however you will want to check with the specific airlines you are flying on to be sure.
2007-01-31 18:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by greeneyed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allowed!
2007-01-31 21:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can bring chocolate to your family and friends over there, you cannot bring it as carry on though, just pack it in your luggage, and all is well.
2007-01-31 18:52:39 · answer #7 · answered by x_ill 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can bring the chocolates, and no there's no quantity issue.do as you will.
2007-01-31 18:52:12 · answer #8 · answered by BullShit Man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chocolates are fine. They just don't want vegetables, meat, dairy, etc that can carry over diseases.
2007-01-31 18:51:29 · answer #9 · answered by slick_3501 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why not a card with a photo of you in paris on the frount?
2007-01-31 18:52:06 · answer #10 · answered by Grog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋