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Some pre-prepared food items such as pork, duck, chicken, eggs, bird's nest, broth, soup... are not allowed to be brought into the United States in any form.
Singapore
– Chewing gum (excluding dental gum). If you carry chewing gum, chew it publicly outside and dispose of it properly elsewhere in Singapore. Violators will be fined and subjected to 12 hours of community service. Refusal may result in caning.
– Chewing tobacco and counterfeit tobacco products (e.g., electronic cigarettes).
– Firearms or other weapons (even toy guns and items resembling firearm lighters…)
– Medications not intended for treating illnesses.
– Firecrackers or fireworks. Burning firecrackers is prohibited even during Lunar New Year to prevent accidents.
– Singapore also prioritizes wildlife and environmental conservation. Therefore, wildlife species and products derived from wildlife such as eggs, animal fur, animal skin, or products made from these materials are not allowed to be brought into Singapore.
Australia
– Products made from eggs and milk, whether cooked, dried, or powdered, fresh or dried, are not allowed to be brought into Australia. Except for products from milk in a country deemed free from foot-and-mouth disease in animals and baby formula.
– Meat products not in cans, specifically:
+ All fresh, frozen, cooked, smoked, salted, or preserved meat products – from all animal species.
+ Packaged and vacuum-sealed products, including noodles and soups containing meat scraps.
+ Shredded chicken, dried beef, unpackaged pork floss without commercial value.
+ Mooncakes with pork or other meat fillings.
+ Pork sausages.
+ All animal feed including raw chews or canned foods.
– All fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.
– Herbal materials, fruit and vegetable seeds.
– Herbs and traditional medicines such as deer antler, deer tendon, turtle shell, bee pollen…
– Live animals, products made from animal fur, bird feathers. When entering Australia, items on the person such as clothing or hats with attached bird feathers should be avoided at all costs. Concealment may result in imprisonment if detected.
Japan
– Various plant species, vegetation, seeds.
– Fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables.
– Unlabeled food products.
– Animals, poultry, bird eggs, bird feathers, and products and by-products derived from poultry.
South Korea
– All types of plants, fruits and vegetables, agricultural and forestry products are not allowed to be brought into the land of kimchi.
China
– Diseased animals, plants and products, harmful insects and other harmful organisms.
– Foods, medicines and other products from areas with outbreaks, affected areas or individuals susceptible to disease transmission.
Dubai – United Arab Emirates
– Alcoholic beverages, including wine.
– Pork and pork-derived products.
– Wireless transmission devices.
– Products made from ivory, animal skin.
– Goods and currency originating from Israel and associated countries.
– Items deemed offensive to Muslims.
– Narcotic drugs or sedatives, including painkillers. Even if only one pill is found in luggage, it could lead to up to 4 years in prison. If required to use such medication, you should carry a doctor's prescription with notarization.
United Kingdom
– All types of food from meat to fruits and vegetables.
– Unauthorized medications, stimulants, sedatives…
Germany
– All types of dried meats and vegetables.
– Radioactive materials.
– Items of historical or artistic value from pre-Columbian era.
Italy
– Products made from animal fur, animal skin, ivory.
– Unpackaged, untraceable food products, meats.
– Food items such as coffee, tea, sugar, pepper.
– Plants (must have phytosanitary certification).
– Wireless electronic devices and walkie-talkies.
– Electronic audiovisual equipment without CE marking (certificate of origin).
France
– Ivory and all products made from animal skin.
– All live plant species.
– Paint, polish, and cleaning solvents.
Russia
– Food items including coffee and tea.
– Products made from leather, teeth, and animal fur.
– Radio frequency devices, transceivers, devices operating at frequencies higher than 9kHz.
– All types of spray containers.
United States
– Certain pre-prepared meat products such as pork, duck, chicken, eggs, bird's nest, broth, soup... are not allowed to be brought into the United States in any form.
– All types of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and soil are prohibited from being brought into the United States due to potential bacteria affecting public health.
– Crushed medications are not allowed to be brought into the United States, except for special cases, such as for diabetic patients.
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Source: Travel Handbook Mytour – By: Ngoisao.net
MytourSeptember 6, 2013
