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Bluto
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Meat/Fruit/Veggie regulation enforcement
I usually cross into Mexico thru Tecate but recently I have noticed that they are enforcing the regulation on what meats/fruits/vegetables you can
bring with you. I was just curious if anyone knew if this was also being enforced at Otay Mesa and San Ysidro?
We are planning a trip down to baja after Christmas and we usually bring our own food with us. If these regulations are not being enforced at the
other border crossing points then we can plan on going thru there. If they are being enforced then we will plan on stopping by Calimax....
[Edited on 12-20-2016 by Bluto]
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bajaguy
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In the last 10 years we have never had a problem with food, crossing about once a month, even when we are checked. When we cross at Tecate, the Aduana
doesn't seem to move from leaning on their truck, never been stopped there
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Bluto
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I've never had an issue before until a few weeks ago when I crossed thru Tecate I had about 40 bucks worth of basic groceries and they informed that I
could no longer bring that into Mexico. That they were going to just give me a warning this time but that next time that they may be confiscated or
that I can be returned back to the USA.
I just wanted to see if anyone else had noticed anything lately crossing thru Otay or San Ysidro.
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Lee
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No logic or consistency in enforcing food. Luck of the draw. May or may not be happening at Tecate next week.
I've been asked at the GN AG checkpoint if I had meat or fruit in my RV -- then was boarded and fridge checked. That was long time ago.
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I would be more concerned coming back. Friends were fined $300 by homeland security for bringing eggs and open lunch meat across the border at
Lukeville.
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Quote: Originally posted by ehall  | | I would be more concerned coming back. Friends were fined $300 by homeland security for bringing eggs and open lunch meat across the border at
Lukeville. |
 holy chit, times they are a changin!
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Bluto
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| Quote: Originally posted by willardguy | | Quote: Originally posted by ehall | | I would be more concerned coming back. Friends were fined $300 by homeland security for bringing eggs and open lunch meat across the border at
Lukeville. |
Now that would put a damper on my day for sure.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: Originally posted by ehall | | I would be more concerned coming back. Friends were fined $300 by homeland security for bringing eggs and open lunch meat across the border at
Lukeville. |
That's just crazy. My guess is they had had some declaration issues. These are the wrong people to try and deceive.
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Ron in BC
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Coming back through Tecate this year was the worst border crossing ever. We didn't realize until we were in the "chute" that there was no place to
stop and dispose of 1/2 grapefruit we hadn't eaten. Pulled up to the booth, asked to throw the grapefruit in the garbage. Bam, secondary inspection
and a very nasty time.
We didn't try and hide it or wait until we were questioned and the info pried out us, it didn't matter they said, you commited an offence. When I
pointed out that entering by boat or crossings into Alaska we could dispose of items they said, "different border crossing, different rules"
Next crossing back from Baja won't be at Tecate.
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I either dump in a trash can or give away any fruit, veggies, meat and excess beer coming back across the border to the US. IO don't want the hassle.
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bluto | | ...We are planning a trip down to baja after Christmas and we usually bring our own food with us....[Edited on 12-20-2016 by Bluto]
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why bring all your food...fruits and veggies taste better here
meat is available too...this is 2016
remember people that live in baja dont drive to the grocery store in the USA just to get food...
lots of stores here
just drive down
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| Quote: Originally posted by TMW | | I either dump in a trash can or give away any fruit, veggies, meat and excess beer coming back across the border to the US. IO don't want the hassle.
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Seriously, this is easier than arguing with the border officer. Limes are permitted, but because they are "like oranges" he sent us to secondary who
looked at the slip and laughed, said "limes?!" and then sending us on without any searching.
Eggs and pork or chicken meat has NEVER been permitted, so that is not a surprise. But a fine would be called for only of they did not disclose they
had that or lied... I would think.
Seriously, the border officers have been a strange mix of professional and nice (typical for always) to a few weirdos mixed in the past 8 years.
Tecate has the occasional weirdo, but it still beats the border wait at Tijuana and usually Mexicali.
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Never had a problem meat veggies Crossing TJ or Otay. Have heard this problem at Tecate. Also with dog food at Tecate they have sent people back. I
bring two 50 pound bags across TJ no problems. As far as buying good meat in Baja good luck on that garbage.
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we will be able to report on entering Mexico TJ in a week.
our friend has to pay duty bigtime in Tecate last week for having food. He was shocked out of his wits since he has crossed there numerous times a
year for years. Times have changed.
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bluto | I usually cross into Mexico thru Tecate but recently I have noticed that they are enforcing the regulation on what meats/fruits/vegetables you can
bring with you. I was just curious if anyone knew if this was also being enforced at Otay Mesa and San Ysidro?
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4 days ago we returned heading South thru Tecate towing a small travel trailer. We don't bring uncooked meats or fresh produce from the US but this
was our bi-annual Trader Joe's/Costco/online shopping stock-up trip and the trailer was packed to the gills with stuff that makes life in remote BCS
just a little bit better.
The border inspection began as usual with the agent asking about specific items in the truck bed, which was a couple of empty ice chests and spare
truck parts and vehicle/trailer tools for travel. As he proceeded for the trailer inspection he asked my husband what we had in it and he replied
"just food". One step in to the trailer he asked "well, how much did you spend on food?"
Taken aback, while stalling for time, my husb replied "uh... my wife does the shopping...". At that moment good karma appeared in the form of a huge
5th wheel trailer that pulled up along side us in the only other border crossing lane and the agent saw the traffic backing up and stepped out of the
trailer and told us to go.
If they start asking for the $ value of any food you bring across the border it will be a bummer.
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larryC
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A friend of mine crossed at Tecate in mid October. He was turned around and had to hand carry his meat back across the border back into the US and get
rid of it. I am hearing more and more of this at Tecate.
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bajaguy
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Returned to Ensenada last Wednesday, crossed at Tecate after shopping in Phoenix and Yuma (many holiday food items). Driving a Tacoma with a
shell....... didn't even look at me as I passed through the gates
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ehall
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider | | Never had a problem meat veggies Crossing TJ or Otay. Have heard this problem at Tecate. Also with dog food at Tecate they have sent people back. I
bring two 50 pound bags across TJ no problems. As far as buying good meat in Baja good luck on that garbage. |
Looks like I'm smuggling steak next time I come down.
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bajaguy
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Steaks at COSTCO in Ensenada are excellent, as well as meats at the San Nicholas carnicerķa (across Hwy 1 from the Soriana/Office Depot). The San
Nicholas will cut your steaks (NY's and Rib Eye's) the way you want
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DENNIS
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I've heard Sonora beef gets a pretty high rating.
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