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dasubergeek
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Going south they don't care (though I can't speak for the inspección fitosanitaria at the state border). Don't bring oregano, haha.
Going northbound, here's the list. Avocados are emphatically not okay—they'll yell at you.
http://1.usa.gov/1lxd7G4
[Edited on 2-3-2014 by dasubergeek]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dasubergeek
Going south they don't care (though I can't speak for the inspección fitosanitaria at the state border). Don't bring oregano, haha.
Going northbound, here's the list. Avocados are emphatically not okay—they'll yell at you.
http://1.usa.gov/1lxd7G4
[Edited on 2-3-2014 by dasubergeek] |
That's the best new page I have seen, thank you!
HERE is the list off of it:
Last Modified: Jan 16, 2014
The following is a partial list of fruits and vegetables that are allowed entry into the United States from Mexico for personal consumption, but only
after they have passed inspection and have been found free of any pests or diseases:
Aloe vera leaves
Avocados—without seeds (no avocados are admitted into California)
Bananas
Berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries)
Cabbage
Corn and corn smut galls
Dates
Garlic
Grapes
Herbs (cilantro, mint, rosemary, sage, and watercress)
Jicama
Lemons, Persian limes, and sour limes—all lemons/limes must be washed; no leaves or stems
Lettuce and spinach
Melons (cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon)
Nuts (acorns, almonds, cocoa beans, chestnuts, coconuts [without husks or milk], peanuts, pecans, piñon [pinenut], and walnuts)
Onions (including green onions and chives)
Peppers (bell, chili, and jalapeno peppers; manzano peppers are not allowed)
Pineapples
Potatoes, yams, and sweet potatoes (cooked only)
Prickly pears (nopales pad or tuna fruit; pitaya are not allowed)
Sugarcane “chews”—peeled without nodes
Tamarind bean pods
Tomatoes and tomatillos
This list of admissible products is subject to change. For more information or for a complete list, please visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) online fruit and vegetable import requirements database at www.aphis.usda.gov/favir. Under the “Country” search, type “Mexico” and select a particular commodity for more information. Open the Commodity
Import Report (CIR) to see the detailed import requirements for the item selected.
Live Plants and Seeds
Plants and seeds imported for propagation require a phytosanitary certificate from the Government of Mexico. The import of any soil is prohibited.
Meats and Animal Products
The following types of meats and animal products are allowed to be imported: canned shelf-stable pork, canned shelf-stable poultry, beef, and
thoroughly cooked poultry. Other meats, animal products, animal trophies, and scientific or research samples may require an import permit, government
certification, or transport to an APHIS-approved establishment for additional treatment to prevent the introduction of animal diseases. APHIS-approved
establishments will treat materials against anthrax and other diseases.
Live Birds
To import pet or wild/game birds, please visit www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/area_offices/ to obtain contact information for local USDA offices responsible for imported birds. All imported
birds, including chickens, are subject to quarantine in a USDA facility.
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nbacc
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No..............not fun. give everything away
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BajaBlanca
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I so agree.
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PACKING GROCERIES FOR 6 MONTHS IN BAJA SUR.
We have always found that heading south you will have few in any problems with groceries...and especially if you are in a RV. Pack it full of your
specialty items that you know you are unlikely to find in Baja, plus it's easier to do one-stop shopping at some of the US giants. Some things are
better buys in the US, too.
Shopping San Diego before crossing southbound for six months at a time, we like walking the Kobey's Meet on a weekend. A giant bazaar that has a lot
of stuff, plus great exercise. Not to mention all the big box stores like Costco, etc. We once came out of Mission Beach Trader Joes with 4 carts
full of good wine buys. Now we always buy the great wines in the Guadalupe Valley..Ruta de Vino.
Never worry about going without a forgotten item, though. Baja Sur city markets have just about anything you could possibly want these days. The old
days of poor selections are over. If you need it...you'll most likely find it.
Returning to the US is a different matter...pay strict attention to the list above for restricted items. The boys at the border are serious. Over
the years some of the things not allowed in our case have been...eggs, certain meats, certain fruits, etc. It changes from time to time, but it's
easy to follow the rules. Don't get into a hassle by trying to save some treat. Before crossing back into US, make some presents, make some friends.
Shopping/Walking Kobeys...and packing RV at Portrero RV park near Tecate.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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