Anyone Bring Coffe Or Tea Back From Viet Nam?

[Teacher Mark 53]

I am wasting my time bringing this Coffee/Tea back? It's not expensive but I don't want to have it thrown away.

Edited March 19, 2008 by WideAwakeInTheUSA

[PeterFB 0]

I am wasting my time bringing this Coffee/Tea back? It's not expensive but I don't want to have it thrown away.

On each of my trips, I brought back lots of stuff. The only things that got thrown away were chicken mooncakes. Any poultry products are definitely not allowed in. That includes processed ones like jerky or chicken mooncakes . Thi's sister had made about a dozen of chicken mooncakes for me to bring back for family and friends but they didn't make it past customs. There might be a problem in beef products but I don't know as I don't eat them. So bring all the coffee/tea you have room for!!!

Peter and Thi

I-129F Sent : 2007-05-26

I-129F NOA1 : 2007-06-11

I-129F RFE(s) :

RFE Reply(s) :

I-129F NOA2 : 2007-10-26

Touched: 2007-11-02

NVC Recieved: 2007-11-16

Consulate recieved ??????

Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11

Packet 3 received 2007-12-24

Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28

Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14

Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23

Interview Date 2008-2-27

Passed Interview 2008-02-27

Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05

Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier)

POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles

[Teacher Mark 53]

I am wasting my time bringing this Coffee/Tea back? It's not expensive but I don't want to have it thrown away.

On each of my trips, I brought back lots of stuff. The only things that got thrown away were chicken mooncakes. Any poultry products are definitely not allowed in. That includes processed ones like jerky or chicken mooncakes . Thi's sister had made about a dozen of chicken mooncakes for me to bring back for family and friends but they didn't make it past customs. There might be a problem in beef products but I don't know as I don't eat them. So bring all the coffee/tea you have room for!!!

Peter and Thi

I-129F Sent : 2007-05-26

I-129F NOA1 : 2007-06-11

I-129F RFE(s) :

RFE Reply(s) :

I-129F NOA2 : 2007-10-26

Touched: 2007-11-02

NVC Recieved: 2007-11-16

Consulate recieved ??????

Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11

Packet 3 received 2007-12-24

Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28

Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14

Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23

Interview Date 2008-2-27

Passed Interview 2008-02-27

Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05

Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier)

POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles

Thanks Peter.

[Kevin and 10]

I've brought back tea, kho bo (beef jerky), Cashews and other edible seeds, and dried fruit. I had no problems going through customs .

[LuckyDucky 0]

I brought back tea two times and didn't have a problem either time. Actually, I was surprised because one time I brought back little dried fish with sauce. I told the guy, but when they x-rayed it, they said it was acceptable.

I brought back tea two times and didn't have a problem either time. Actually, I was surprised because one time I brought back little dried fish with sauce. I told the guy, but when they x-rayed it, they said it was acceptable.

[Tyrobe 1]

I had bought tea at the famous Bao Loc place to bring back with me. Also, my wife usually packed several packages of coffee whenever I returned since her house is selling them. So yes, I have brought back both coffee and tea with me on several occasions.

[Melrose Plant 1]

No, you will not have any problems bringing coffee or tea back. Believe me, I've brought kilogram upon kilogram of it back. My family believes that too much is not enough. I've still got about 1.5 kg of very nice tea left. Anybody want it? How much tea can one man drink? What I wish is that Bia Hà Nội was a lot more portable.

[wait4ever 0]

I am wasting my time bringing this Coffee/Tea back? It's not expensive but I don't want to have it thrown away.

Coffee and tea are fine to bring back to the US. I often bring back coffee. The Trung Nguyen brand is avaliable at all the Vietnamese stores here, so bringing that home isn't so special. Some of the iced tea type coffees or fresh beans might be a more unique item to bring home.

[CK&Tydi 0]

I've brought back tea, kho bo (beef jerky), Cashews and other edible seeds, and dried fruit. I had no problems going through customs .

Beef Jerky is a big No No for California Resident. California is tough on this issue, other state should be ok. My mom got a big fine for the Beef Jerky she brought back for me. Other dried stuff should be ok. Coffee and Tea will be ok through the custom.

[CK&Tydi 0]

No, you will not have any problems bringing coffee or tea back. Believe me, I've brought kilogram upon kilogram of it back. My family believes that too much is not enough. I've still got about 1.5 kg of very nice tea left. Anybody want it? How much tea can one man drink? What I wish is that Bia Hà Nội was a lot more portable.

hahah, yeah, if you can bring beers back here is great. I like Beer Saigon better than Heineken when i was there. Heineken made from Vietnam sucked big time. Not a big fan of Corona.

[Etrnaly 0]

Tea is fine. You can bring back most stuff. Just don't bring back fresh fruits, fruit seeds (for planting I guess?), land animal products like beef jerky. You can bring back sea food like dried squid.

[Kevin and 10]

I've brought back tea, kho bo (beef jerky), Cashews and other edible seeds, and dried fruit. I had no problems going through customs .

Beef Jerky is a big No No for California Resident. California is tough on this issue, other state should be ok. My mom got a big fine for the Beef Jerky she brought back for me. Other dried stuff should be ok. Coffee and Tea will be ok through the custom.

When I brought back jerky I had to clear customs at LAX too. I declared it on my entry form and I just had to go through X-ray, no problems.

[Dave_Thao 0]

I brought home dried squid and fish with no problems. The officer asked what kind of food I had and when I told him he said "enjoy". Thao wants me to bring her some oil when I return. I can't remember what it is called but it smells minty and is in a green and silver packaged. She says it is better quality and cheaper to buy in the states than what you get in Vietnam. Does anyone know what it's called and the best place to buy it?

[Teacher Mark 53]

I'm back and I brought plenty of coffee and tea. In fact I could have had my wife in my suitcase. They didn't check anything in Chicago.

[Etrnaly 0]

I brought home dried squid and fish with no problems. The officer asked what kind of food I had and when I told him he said "enjoy". Thao wants me to bring her some oil when I return. I can't remember what it is called but it smells minty and is in a green and silver packaged. She says it is better quality and cheaper to buy in the states than what you get in Vietnam. Does anyone know what it's called and the best place to buy it?

Roughly translated, it's called "green oil" (dau xanh). You can find it at most asian supermarkets or eastern medicine shops. The official brand is "Eagle Brand Medicated Oil." If you're coming from the states, all you friends/relatives over there will like getting a bottle as a gift. I usually bring back 1-2 cases to give away whenever I go back. Here's a link that has a picture of it:

http://www.veryasia.com/eabrmeoil.html