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CSA TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE
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A number of other plants must also meet special entry requirements. These include, but are not
limited to, many fruit trees, bushes and vines.
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Fresh cut fir and spruce trees for personal use in Michigan are allowed. Cut pine trees are
restricted or not allowed.
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To avoid problems, please telephone U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for import
requirements for any plants you are taking to the United States before making your purchase
and/or starting out on your trip.
SEEDS AND NUTS FOR EATING OR COOKING
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As a general rule, nuts and seeds of Canadian origin are allowed. If there is doubt as to where
they were grown, they will be considered to be of non-Canadian origin. It would be helpful
to leave nuts and seeds in the original sealed store package (where applicable), regardless,
inspection is required.
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Nuts and seeds of non-Canadian origin may be restricted or not allowed. Inspection is required.
Please note that these restrictions apply to both raw and cooked nuts and seeds.
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Almonds destined for the states of Colorado, Michigan, New York or Washington require an
APHIS written permit.
SEEDS FOR PLANTING
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Berberis, Mahonia and Mahoberberis seeds are not allowed.
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An original phytosanitary certificate or seed analysis certificate must accompany all other plant
seeds of Canadian origin. These seeds must be grown in Canada, not just packed in Canada.
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Seeds of non-Canadian origin are restricted or not allowed.
OTHER FOOD ITEMS
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See the Meat and Dairy section for restrictions on pet foods that contain animal products and
are made in Canada. Pet food that does not contain animal products is allowed. It is recom-
mended that pet food be in its original and sealed (unopened) packaging to help vouch for the
integrity of its content and that it has not been mixed with any other product that may be not
allowed.
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Uncooked rice grown outside the U.S. is restricted. Inspection is required.
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Dried citrus fruit and citrus peel are not allowed.
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Most other commercially packaged dried fruits and vegetables are allowed.
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Commercially canned and commercially frozen fruits and vegetables are generally allowed.
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Bakery goods without meat (breads, bagels, doughnuts, pies, cakes) are allowed from all
countries.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
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Wines, spirits, beer and other alcoholic beverages are allowed, whether home-made or store-
bought, subject to the same duty-free limits as any U.S. citizen returning home to the United
States from a vacation abroad. The duty-free limit is 1L (litre) per legal-age adult. Additional
quantities may be allowed subject to paying the applicable low-cost duty.