Meat and Animal Products U.S. CUSTOMS AND BRINGING (Canadian Beef is allowed, BORDER PROTECTION Lamb and Goat are prohibited) 9901 PACIFIC HWY AGRICULTURE Meat and meat products identifiable as contain- BLAINE, WA 98230 ing beef, pork, poultry, bison, or farm-raised PRODUCTS TO THE venison are allowed from Canada, limited to CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION: 50 pounds. PEACE ARCH (360)332-8511 UNITED STATES Lamb and Goat, including fresh, frozen, PACIFIC HIGHWAY (360)332-8661 raw, cooked, canned, sausage, curry, home- COMMERCIAL (360)332-5707 FROM CANADA

made sauces containing lamb or goat, sheep NEXUS OFFICE: casings, etc., are prohibited from Canada. (360)332-2380 Pork, Poultry, Seafood, Eggs, Milk, and Cheese from Canada are allowed. SUMAS CBP: (360)988-2971 Hunter-Harvested Wild Game is enter- USDA VETERINARY SERVICES able with valid hunting license, subject to P.O. BOX 1049 USDA and Fish and Wildlife restrictions. SUMAS, WA 98295 Pet Food and Pet Treats containing lamb or VET: (360)988-5715 goat, whether dry, canned, fresh, semi-moist, or veterinarian prescribed, are prohibited U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE unless label on bag or can shows U.S. origin. (360)332-5388 Beef, chicken, fish, pork, and vegetarian pet food are currently allowed from Canada with a IMPORTANT: label listing the ingredients. All Pet Food and When entering the United States, travelers must inform U.S. UNITED STATES Treats must be in the original containers show- Border inspectors of all fruits, vegetables, plants, plant prod- CUSTOMS AND BORDER ing the ingredients and origin of the product. ucts, live animals, meats and animal products, regardless of Instant Noodles or Soup containing chicken whether they are allowed. PROTECTION flavor is prohibited from most countries other than Canada and The United States and beef Failure to declare may result in AGRICULTURE INFORMATION: flavor is prohibited from Japan and most Euro- penalties (fines) of $300 or more. PEACE ARCH (360)332-8511

PACIFIC HIGHWAY (360)332-2351 pean countries. U.S Customs and Border Protection is responsible for safe- guarding agriculture by preventing the entry of exotic agricul- COMMERCIAL (360)332-1640 Live Animals & Birds tural pests and diseases into the United States. These efforts Dogs and Cats must be healthy, and dogs also keep our food prices low, reduce the use of pesticides and This is provided as a guide for individuals require current rabies certificates. promote agricultural exports and trade. bringing fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, The Department of Homeland Security prohibits discrimination in nuts, plant products, animals, and animal Birds, Hatching Eggs, Carp and other its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, live animals are subject to USDA Veterinar- age, disability, political beliefs and marital status. Persons with dis- products from Canada to Washington. ian inspection to enter or re-enter the United abilities who require alternative means for communication of pro- Requirements for items from other States. Call Veterinary Services before you gram information should contact the Officer on duty. sources or destinations may be more travel. Publication Date: August 2011 restrictive. This information is not

Fresh Fruit Firewood Plants (Citrus & Tropical Fruits are Prohibited) Effective August 1, 2011 ALL Firewood is A Phytosanitary Certificate or Greenhouse Certifica- U.S. fruits, except citrus, may return if they are in prohibited from Canada tion Program label is required for all plants, bulbs and season and clearly marked with U.S. brand labels (For All firewood is prohibited as of August 1st, 2011 unless cutting. Plants may be subject to special certifications example, Washington apples with stickers). Citrus accompanied by heat treatment certificate. and permits, especially fruit– and nut-bearing plants. fruits (Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruits, Kum- Citrus plants, palms and bamboo plants are prohibited. quats and Mandarins) are imported into Canada from Don’t Move Firewood! Please check with U.S. CBP Agriculture or with the all over the world and may carry insect pests or dis- Buy It Where You Burn It! Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) before you eases that would be harmful to U.S. agriculture. Be- purchase these items. cause of this risk citrus fruits are not allowed. Outdoor Articles, Boats, & Plants in soil are allowed from most of Canada, but Fruits grown in Canada or the United States are al- soil from Newfoundland, Alberta, Saint Amable in lowed (Leave the labels on). Labeled Bananas from Recreational Vehicles Quebec, and Central Saanich on Vancouver Island is South or Central America are allowed. Other fruits Inspect and Clean articles, equipment and vehicles stored prohibited without a USDA permit. Plants from these are restricted or prohibited. Fruits that are obviously outdoors to ensure freedom from injurious insect pests areas must be completely free of soil before CFIA will out of season when they are presented (for example, and weed seeds. issue a Phytosanitary Certificate. grapes or peaches in the spring) are not grown in Can- ada or the United States and are prohibited. CFIA (604)541-3366

Citrus, Mangoes, Avocados, Rambutans, Plantains, Cut Flowers & Greenery Lychee (Litchi), Longans, Langsats, Durian and many Cut Flowers and Greenery must be inspected and Seeds for Planting other fruits are not grown in Canada. Canada imports found free of insects and diseases. Branches from fruit, fruit from many countries. If there is any doubt about nut, or pine trees, laurel, cotton, hibiscus and grape are A Phytosanitary Certificate, Seed Analysis Certificate, origin, fruit will be prohibited. prohibited. Seed Export Label or Import Permit is required to bring seeds for planting into the United States. Some

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees from British Columbia or seeds are prohibited from all countries, including Fresh Vegetables Alberta are allowed into Washington State with a written Canada. receipt or declaration of origin.

Vegetables grown in Canada or The United States are usually allowed. Garlic Chives, Chives, Green On- Seeds, Nuts, Rice, Lentils & ions, Leeks, or any other green Allium vegetable are prohibited from Canada. Potatoes are allowed only if IMPORTANT: Herbal Medicine commercially packaged or peeled. Corn on the cob is When entering the United States, travelers must inform Rice and Lentils must be labeled with country of ori- allowed only if grown in British Columbia or the west- U.S. Border inspectors of all fruits, vegetables, plants, gin as they are prohibited from some countries. Most ern United States. All Tomatoes and Peppers (Bell, plant products, live animals, meats and animal products, nuts, seeds, and spices for cooking or eating that have Chili, Jalapeno, etc.) are prohibited, except with U.S. regardless of whether they are allowed. been roasted, boiled, shelled, split or ground are al- labels or as a cut-up ingredient. Okra is prohibited. Failure to declare may result in lowed. Peanuts must be roasted or boiled. Cumin Check Labels. Vegetables from other countries are penalties (fines) of $300 or more (Jeera) must be ground. Raw nuts and seeds for eating that were grown in Canada or the United States are prohibited or restricted. Frozen vegetables are al- lowed. allowed. Herbal medicine containing dried citrus peel, sliced deer antler, bird nest or certain seeds is prohibited.