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Trade U.S. customs officials are cracking down on egg smugglers

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Understanding the Egg Smuggling Crackdown in the US​


In recent weeks, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seen an increase of eggs being smuggled into the United States. As a result, they have begun to crack down on egg smugglers, with fines up to $10,000 for those who fail to declare agricultural items when entering the country. This blog post will explore the reasons why this crackdown is happening and how travelers can stay within the law while bringing food products into the U.S.

Why are Eggs Banned from Entering the US?​


The law prohibits travelers from bringing certain agriculture products — including eggs, as well as live chickens and turkeys — into the U.S. This is due to the fact that these items may carry plant pests and foreign animal diseases that could spread throughout our country if not properly regulated. Mexico’s eggs have been banned from entering the U.S since 2012 according to The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

How Can I Bring Food Into The US?​


If you are planning on traveling out of the country, it’s important to be aware of what food items you can bring back with you without facing possible fines or other repercussions. USDA guidelines allow cooked eggs as well as canned goods such as fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, sauces, soups and broths, seafoods such as sardines and anchovies packed in oil or water; nut butters such as peanut butter; processed cheese; chocolate candies; popcorn snacks; canned juices that contain no meat or poultry; solid vegetable fats such as lard or shortening; hard cheeses; vinegar-based dressings; pickles and relishes without meat or poultry added; cookies without cream filling or chunks of raw potatoes; honey in limited quantities (one quart); and spices (not containing seeds) in limited quantities (up to three ounces). These are only a few examples of allowable items that can be brought back into the United States after international travel per USDA guidelines. If you have any questions about what items are allowed please contact your local customs office for more information before leaving for your trip abroad.


It is essential for anyone traveling internationally to understand their local customs laws before attempting to bring any food product into the United States. It’s important for us all to do our part in protecting our country from plant pests and foreign animal diseases by following proper regulations when crossing borders with agricultural products like eggs, live chickens, turkeys or other food items restricted by customs officials at ports of entry into America. Knowing these regulations ahead of time can help keep everyone safe while still allowing travelers to enjoy favorite foods while away from home!
 
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