Pastries inside the check in bags ok?

[RyRo 47]

Hello vjyers,

my flight to the US is quite soon from today and im starting to prepare my bags...

i wanted to bring some breads and dried mangoes for my Ryan and im a little bit confused because when i booked my ticket from Davao to Manila the lady told me "PASALUBONG" are not allowed inside the hand carry and they will just ask me to leave it behind and others tell me its ok to bring..i really am confused i hope someone who had an experience would share and enlighten me.. thank you so much

God bless everyone

[a+j 77]

I hope these links help:

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/agri_prod_inus.xml

[jaycali 415]

I don't know what pasalubong is - After a quick google search it seems like it might be a souvenir?

Generally, souvenirs are perfectly fine to bring in the hand carry, as long as they are not sharp or incapacitating items, and as long as they are not liquids. If they are, pack them in the check in luggage.

If you are bringing food, be aware that certain foods are not allowed into the US, and that some may require inspection by CBP. This is especially true for certain plants, vegetables and meats. If you are unsure whether they are allowed in or not, the CBP will make that decision. Remember to declare all food items on the blue customs form you get on the plane. That way, even if the food you are bringing cannot enter the US, you won't be in any trouble.

Edited November 28, 2012 by Jay Jay

[RyRo 47]

I hope these links help:

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/agri_prod_inus.xml

thanks a lot

[RyRo 47]

I don't know what pasalubong is - After a quick google search it seems like it might be a souvenir?

Generally, souvenirs are perfectly fine to bring in the hand carry, as long as they are not sharp or incapacitating items, and as long as they are not liquids. If they are, pack them in the check in luggage.

If you are bringing food, be aware that certain foods are not allowed into the US, and that some may require inspection by CBP. This is especially true for certain plants, vegetables and meats. If you are unsure whether they are allowed in or not, the CBP will make that decision. Remember to declare all food items on the blue customs form you get on the plane. That way, even if the food you are bringing cannot enter the US, you won't be in any trouble.

im planning to bring some bread and dried mangoes :S

[jaycali 415]

im planning to bring some bread and dried mangoes :S

Commercial packaged and sealed dried mangoes should be fine. Bread - Don't know. Don't worry about it though, as long as you declare them on your blue customs form you won't get in any trouble either way. Worst thing that can happen is they confiscate your bread, throw it in a dumpster and and welcome you to America.

Edited November 28, 2012 by Jay Jay

[RyRo 47]

Commercial packaged and sealed dried mangoes should be fine. Bread - Don't know. Don't worry about it though, as long as you declare them on your blue customs form you won't get in any trouble either way. Worst thing that can happen is they confiscate your bread, throw it in a dumpster and and welcome you to America.

thats not so nice if they will just throw it.. sigh

[jaycali 415]

thats not so nice if they will just throw it.. sigh

I know, but I gave you a worst case scenario. And I don't know much about what the CBP considers "not fit for import." All I know is that if you declare it, you won't be in trouble.

Edited November 28, 2012 by Jay Jay

[RyRo 47]

I know, but I gave you a worst case scenario. And I don't know much about what the CBP considers "not fit for import." All I know is that if you declare it, you won't be in trouble.

thanks a lot for the great help

[Hank_ 9,174]

I brought dried mango back with me (and I can buy dried mango from Cebu here), it was packaged so customs had no issue with it. Fresh fruit and vegetables is not allowed.

[RyRo 47]

I brought dried mango back with me (and I can buy dried mango from Cebu here), it was packaged so customs had no issue with it. Fresh fruit and vegetables is not allowed.

how about some bread that are packed?

[Dirk 30]

my last trip I brought back 10 bags of mangos and some bread and cookies, no issues, infact when i was customs they laughed at me for bringing so many mangos,

[KrystelKyle 16]

Hi there I brought 5 bags of dried mango and ensaymada bread for my hubby when I flew here, I only had 1 check in luggage and 1 carry on briefcAse for the packet. I suggest to check your port of entry cuz for pasalubong stuff I brought cartons of cigarettes too and everything just went fine?

[let-it-be 36]

Hello vjyers,

my flight to the US is quite soon from today and im starting to prepare my bags...

i wanted to bring some breads and dried mangoes for my Ryan and im a little bit confused because when i booked my ticket from Davao to Manila the lady told me "PASALUBONG" are not allowed inside the hand carry and they will just ask me to leave it behind and others tell me its ok to bring..i really am confused i hope someone who had an experience would share and enlighten me.. thank you so much

God bless everyone

I brought Goldilocks pastries & packed them in my check in luggage. I had to bring hubby's favorite , the special mamon. Had no problems at all.. Go ahead bring all the goodies you can.

[Markieboy 104]

We brought assorted pastries (mamon, ensaymada, polvoron) from Goldilocks. No problems at U.S. Customs.

OTOH, dried mango is a different story. You must declare this. I made the mistake of assumption. I thought that since it was dehydrated, packaged and sealed fruit...it was okay. Apparently, I was absolutely wrong. Customs officer was alittle PO'd with me not declaring it.

Please do not make the same mistake I made.