Can I carry unopened bags of snack food over the border from USA to Canada....

[travelplanner70]

The airline I am flying on does not provide snacks - or at least the kind I can eat. I would like to take unopened commercially-packed bags of pita chips, cookies, crackers, etc. Are these acceptable to take over the border? Would I even have to mention them since I do not think they are declarable, but I just want to check? Thanks in advance.

 

[Chrispee]

Yes you can and no need to declare.

 

[geist1223]

We have never had a problem taking food or drink into Canada. It has been a problem coming back into USA.

 

[jabberwocky]

As long as it is declared there there is no meat, fresh fruit (which also grows in Canada) or soft cheese you should be okay.

 

[bizaro86]

I would also avoid nuts/seeds (eg trailmix), but otherwise echo the comment that you will be completely fine.

You can actually download the app for making a customs declaration in Canada in advance. There is no real time benefit to doing so, except you can go through a declaration to read the questions and make sure what you're bringing would allow you to answer 'no'

 

[MULTIZ321]

Do I need to declare food at US Customs?

A US Customs and Border Protection (CPB) public
affairs officer explains: "With food and agriculture
products, the best advice to travelers is to always
declare it. While many [items] may be permissible, it's best to declare them to avoid possible fines and
penalties if they are deemed prohibited." May 11 , 2018


Richard

 

[MULTIZ321]

Bringing Food Into the U.S.

Bringing Food into the U.S. | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Many agriculture products are prohibited entry into the United States from certain countries because they may carry plant pests and foreign animal diseases. All agriculture items must be declared and are subject to inspection by a CBP Agriculture Specialist at ports of entry to ensure they are...

www.cbp.gov

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Richard