Beef jerky to Israel
For the purposes of customs, is beef jerky considered a raw meat product? In other words, can I bring beef jerky from the US to Israel?
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As I indicated in the other question, import of non-Kosher meat is prohibited [Israeli government website, in English]. I see no exception for quantities brought in with you. Kosher beef jerky is available in the USA, but the coals-to-Newcastle aspect is noticeable.
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Can I bring beef jerky to Israel?
Israel prohibits entry with any meat products \u2014 as do most countries \u2014 or any dairy products.Can beef jerky go through customs?
If the food items are snacks that are commercially packaged and remain closed, it is generally fine to bring across borders. Bags of chips, nuts, candy, and similar foods that are not quickly perishable are acceptable. Beef jerky and other meat products are not always allowed.Can jerky be kosher?
A product that is considered to be kosher means that it is pure or has been blessed prior to its cooking. In the case of beef jerky, kosher beef jerky is meat and ingredients that have been blessed and made pure according to Jewish law.Can I take beef jerky to Europe?
The standard EU rules are that you MAY NOT import meat products (quite specifically including beef jerky) from the US.Kito - Beef Jerky Made in Israel - אחלה קיטו - ביף גרקי ממגוון סוגי בשרים &
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Food is always iffy on the border but as far as I am aware beef jerky is raw meat and you can't import raw meat into Israel without a license.
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