Is homemade jam permitted across US-Canada border? [duplicate]

Next week I will be flying to the US from Canada, and I was planning to bring a couple jars of homemade strawberry jam as a gift for my host.

Unfortunately, both countries' respective border services websites make no mention of whether jam is allowed across the border. It seems that canned fruit is generally permitted, but I don't know whether jam could be included as a "canned fruit" (or furthermore, whether homemade preserves are even permitted under this guideline).

Thus my question is: can a traveller bring a small quantity (2-3 jars) of homemade fruit jam from Canada into the US? (Answers that reference an official/government source would be preferred)

Best Answer

Customs might allow you to bring the jam int the US, but airport security at your departure airport might have other ideas. Jam is classed as a gel, and as such comes under the rules for gels and liquids - specifically, not more than 100ml in the cabin. You can put the jam in your checked baggage, if you can pack it securely and trust the baggage handlers not to drop your bags.

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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.

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 bring homemade jam into the US?

Within those limitations, you can bring both homemade jam and commercially packaged jam through airport security....Can You Bring Jam On A Plane?Bringing Jam On A PlaneCan You Bring Jam on Domestic Flights Within the U.S.A.?Carry-On Baggage:Yes \u2013 but limit of 3.4 ounces (100 ml) allowed through airport security*Checked Luggage:Yes*13 more rows

Can I send homemade jam from Canada to us?

It's absolutely necessary if your package is going to the United States. A full list of ingredients is required for customs clearance, so take a photograph or make a copy of the ingredient list for any purchased food item you plan to ship, or supply your own list for anything homemade.

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