How much marmelade can I bring into the US?
I want to bring homemade berry marmelade in little glass jars with me to the US from Europe as gifts for friends. I have found the following site on importing foods into the US https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/3619/kw/food and would assume that marmelade falls under the condiments category, which should be admissible. However, I am wondering however if there is any limit to how much one is allowed to bring. Will there be any issues if, say, I bring 3 kilograms (6 lbs 10 oz)?
Also on related note, would they be suspiscious when they see many glass jars in my bag? Do I risk getting my bag searched or getting asked what the jars are? Is there anything I can do to avoid any such trouble?
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Can I bring jam across the border?
This is the website for the American rules for taking food into the USA. Jam is listed as "generally admissible" food, rather than a gel or liquid. However, as I have experienced, the rules change at any time. I once had a perfectly good apple that qualified for admission denied entry.Can I mail homemade jam to the USA?
USPS Priority Mail Cubic is the Best Option for Shipping Honey and Jam. If you're wondering which shipping carrier to use for shipping out honey and jam, look no further than the US Postal Service. USPS offers a special mail class that's perfect for shipping honey and jam called USPS Priority Mail Cubic.Can I bring homemade jam to Canada?
When travelling, you must declare all food products you bring with you into Canada. For more information, check the document I Declare: A guide for residents returning to Canada from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) or the Visitors to Canada web page.Why is my marmalade cloudy?
Either the juice wasn't strained correctly or there was too much pectin. If you squeeze the jelly bag while straining, the pulp will be forced through, making the jelly cloudy.Mackays - Marmalade Making
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