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David K
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Okay, I deleted the first list because it was not a government list... THIS ONE IS (but from 2002) I was given it at the Tecate border...
[Edited on 3-26-2009 by David K]
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dianaji
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fandango
the newest prohibited item since mid january 2009: CHEESE
no cheese, from anywhere. and no string cheese. por que no cheese? |
jeez, i had cheese in the cooler and when he asked what i was bringing back, i said just some pastry.
thanks for the list! i will now take it with me.
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David K
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If any Nomad that crosses north could ask the friendly U.S. officer for a current list, and post it or email/ mail it to me... I will put it up!
I am not planning a Baja trip until memorial Day weekend... unless I get lucky!
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bent-rim
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I see that straw is generally prohibited. Does that mean I have to surrender my sombrero?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bent-rim
I see that straw is generally prohibited. Does that mean I have to surrender my sombrero? |
yes. And please get an STD check for the burro.
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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Bajahowodd
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How in the world would cheese be prohibited? Since I love to buy manchego at WalMart, I have a vested interest.
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dianaji
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
How in the world would cheese be prohibited? Since I love to buy manchego at WalMart, I have a vested interest. |
that's exactly what i think! i bought my first manchego at walmart this past week. doesn't make sense to me.
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fandango
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i was crossing northbound at the end of january and read the message on the lighted billboard above the US booths. the message said something like:
no cheese allowed as of 21 january 2009. we had some sliced swiss and string cheese. he misunderstood the amount of swiss that i had and was going to
send me to secondary. i was concerned because sentri has zero tolerance for bringing back prohibited items.
once i clarified that i had only 4-5 slices he said to go on.
i'm curious if anyone with sentri has been sent to secondary, found with any prohibited item and had any negative consequences with the sentri pass?
sbwontoo
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Bajahowodd
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Anyone have any recent experience with bringing back medications, that would require a prescription in the States, but are over the counter in Mexico?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Anyone have any recent experience with bringing back medications, that would require a prescription in the States, but are over the counter in Mexico?
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I hope not. It's my understanding that anything that requires a scrip in the states is the same regardless of rules in Mexico. I don't know what the
border folks think of Mexico scrips. Probably not nuch.
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dianaji
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i spoke to a friend this morning and she told me they don't want us to bring back cheese cause it would hurt cheese sales in the U.S. now i
understand.
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Bajahowodd
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I was specifically wondering about the case where whatever you are carrying has no prescription associated with it, but would require a scrip in the
States. If you've noticed, there's been a proliferation of farmacias called Similares. They sell over the counter generics, many of which would
require a scrip in the states. I found both in Cancun and Cabo that there is a Consultorio co-located. They don't charge for the scrip, assuming
you'll go to the counter and buy it there. I have specific experience with the asthma rescue inhaler, generic in Mexico, Salbutemol. At a Farmacia
Similares, they sell one for $12-15. Go to Walmart and it's $3.50.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I was specifically wondering about the case where whatever you are carrying has no prescription associated with it, but would require a scrip in the
States. |
Me too. If it's considered a prescription drug in the states, the carrier has to have a scrip for it regardless of where it was purchased.
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Dave
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No way
| Quote: | Originally posted by dianaji
i spoke to a friend this morning and she told me they don't want us to bring back cheese cause it would hurt cheese sales in the U.S. now i
understand. |
With rare exception, Mexican cheese is both oderless and tasteless. I doubt it would hurt cheese sales anywhere.
To be fair, U.S. imitation of European cheeses ain't much better.
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elgatoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dianaji
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
How in the world would cheese be prohibited? Since I love to buy manchego at WalMart, I have a vested interest. |
that's exactly what i think! i bought my first manchego at walmart this past week. doesn't make sense to me. |
Generally speaking hard cheeses are OK but soft and unpasturized are not. As with all restrictions they are subject to change in the event of an
outbreak of disease.
A few years ago we brought back about 3-4 kilos of mexican limes for a margarita party. Two weeks later we pull up to the gate and there was a sign
saying NO CITRUS. It had literally been posted two days after we had crossed south due to med fly outbreak in San Diego. You just never know. The key
is to declare ALL of what you are bringing back and be prepared to hand it over if asked. They do not like it when you don't and then they find it.
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elgatoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Anyone have any recent experience with bringing back medications, that would require a prescription in the States, but are over the counter in Mexico?
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I have not smuggled anything back since I got SENTRI. 
My back required heavy doses of Vitamin I (800mg. Ibuprofen) that was cheap. Now we just go to Costco and take four 200's. 
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/restricted/medica...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fandango
no cheese allowed as of 21 january 2009. |
I did a northbound border crossing shortly after the rule went into effect. I left any extra cheese just to be safe after hearing the news from a
friend of mine. When I got to the border I asked the inspector what exactly the rule was. He clarified that you are allowed to bring cheese across the
border but it must be declared and the amount cannot exceed a certain amount per person. I forget the figures but I remember thinking hell, I never
have THAT much cheese with me EVER. So bottom line, cheese is still ok, just in moderate amounts.
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elgatoloco
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Question
Can I bring in food as a traveler (fruit, cheese, meat, etc)?
(The information contained in this answer does not apply to food being sent to the U.S. through the mail, courier services or other means.)
Answer
Many fruits and vegetables are either prohibited from entering the United States or require an import permit (for commercial importers) or a
phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin. Every fruit or vegetable must be declared to a CBP Officer and must be presented for inspection
- no matter how free of pests it appears to be.
Failure to declare food products can result in a $10,000 fine. See special guidelines for produce from Canada below.
Meats, livestock, poultry, and their products are either prohibited or restricted from entering the United States, depending on the animal disease
condition in the country of origin. Fresh meat is generally prohibited from most countries. Canned, cured, or dried meat is severely restricted from
some countries. See special guidelines for animal products from Canada below, and our Q&A on meat, poultry and swine products for a more complete
discussion of food items from those sources.
Bakery items, candy, chocolate, and cured cheese are generally admissible. Canned goods and goods in vacuum packed jars (other than those containing
meat or poultry products)are also generally admissible if being imported for personal use.
Dairy items such as milk, yogurt, butter are generally admissible, although this is subject to change, depending on disease outbreaks. Eggs may be
admissible, although frequent outbreaks of Exotic Newcastles Disease and avian flu make it very likely that they will be denied entry. Hard cured
cheese such as parmesan or cheddar are generally admissible, soft cheeses such as brie and soft curd cheese and cheese in water(ricotta, feta, etc.)
are not.
Cooked and raw poultry is permitted from Canada except from the province of Saskatchewan. However, to bring poultry products from any province in
Canada into the United States, you must have proof of the origin of the poultry. For example, proof of origin would be the grocery stores receipt
where the product was purchased, or the label on the product indicates the province in which it was packaged
Fish, if it is for your personal use, is generally admissible.
Condiments such as oil, vinegar, mustard, catsup, pickles, syrup, honey, jelly, jam, etc., are generally admissible.
Fruits and vegetables grown in Canada are generally admissible, if they have labels identifying them as products of Canada. Fruits and vegetables
merely purchased in Canada are not necessarily admissible, ie. citrus or tropical fruits such as mangos, which clearly were not grown in Canada
because it does not have a climate that supports those crops. (Potatoes from western regions of Canada are currently restricted because of a disease
outbreak. While commercial imports are permitted under stringent guidelines, travelers from Canada should avoid bringing raw potatoes with them into
the US).
The Department of Agriculture has recently relaxed rules for travelers arriving from Canada with food products involving some meat products. Beef and
game products are now allowed entry. This includes frozen, cooked, canned or otherwise processed beef, veal, venison, elk, bison, etc. Hunter
harvested game, including deer, moose, wild sheep, goats and bison is admissible from Canada for the traveler's personal use if accompanied with a
hunting license, tag or equivalent. permit. Meat products from domestic lamb, sheep and goats is still prohibited entry from Canada.
Pork and pork products are not admissible from Mexico.
Other then the above general guidelines, it is impossible to advise you in this forum about the admissibility of specific food items because it is so
susceptible to change. Disease and pest outbreaks, which impact the admissibility status of fresh and packaged food items, occur all over the world at
a moments notice.
Failure to declare all food products can result in civil penalties.
Because CBP officers are stationed at ports of entry and along our land and sea borders, they are often called upon to enforce laws and requirements
of other government agencies. Because of the complexities of regulations governing the importation of food, CBP officers may need to contact an expert
for information about what is or is not admissible. If no expert is available, food may be detained in the interest of preventing possible food-borne
diseases into the U.S. This is done to protect community health, preserve domestic plant and animals life, etc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture establishes criteria for the admissibility of plant, dairy and meat products returning with travelers and they have
the final say about what may be admitted into the U.S. The USDA web site has somewhat more detailed information for travelers, and they can be
contacted at 301-734-0814 or 1-877-770-5990 for information about the admissibility of plant or plant products.
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dianaji
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
With rare exception, Mexican cheese is both oderless and tasteless. I doubt it would hurt cheese sales anywhere.
To be fair, U.S. imitation of European cheeses ain't much better. |
i am totally in agreement. i bought that manchego because it was posted somewhere about how great it is....no way it can compare with romano cheese,
which i can eat in chunks, and on spaghetti and pizza.
what are the "rare exceptions" for mexican cheese?
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Bajahowodd
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Crazycat- Thanks for the link. It appears that there is a loophole in that three months supply for personal use is ok, and since the wording refers to
the name and address of the doctor treating you, in writing.... Does not specifically ask for a prescrition, per se.
As for Dave and Diana- Manchego is by definition a sheeps milk cheese made in Spain. It is quite tangy and melts very nicely. As to whether Walmart de
Mexico is importing Spanish cheese, couldn't say without checking the label. I do know that I have bought Spanish beer at Walmart that I had never
seen anywhere else. Cacique, a well known Southern California purveyor of Mexican type cheese does sell a product they call Manchego. However, the
source of the dairy is not sheep, becuase it is not so labeled.
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