Sounds stupid this but a friend I am visiting next week has asked for Prawn Cocktail crisps.

Is there any reason I cannot take Prawn Cocktail crisps into America. Being potatoe and quite frankly disgusting I thought they may be black listed.

I am also taking chocolate but I know thats not an issue.

I think potato chips are allowed as British shops here can import them commercially.

Just tick the food box on the customs form, and when asked describe the items. When you get to customs (as opposed to immigration) you may well be referred for a bag check so they can see exactly what it is. If they do decide not to allow it, the fact that you've declared it means there's no liability against you.

Right great thanks Roy.

The rules are intricate and arcane, with numerous exceptions, but generally speaking foods that (i) do not contain meat or animal products AND (ii) are cooked/ baked/ fried are allowable. This includes home prepared foods.

Most meats are prohibited, and raw fruits and vegetables can also be a problem.

Are you mad???

You could put them in your checked baggage.

Our transatlantic cousins do not call them "crisps". They are "chips" !

Shrimp cocktail potaydo chips.

So "prawns" are "shrimps" ??????

I'll take a tube of PC pringles and a bag of scampi fries and a bag of frazzles.....

Aren't they? I've never seen prawns here. Well, not on the menu.

I will inform on you.

Got Dan Quayle in a heap of trouble, way back when
And he was a chip off the old (family) block

"Prawn cocktail".....surely, you have......no?
Most, ubiquitous, unappetizing "appetizer" on any unimaginative, stock menu

Maybe not in Calabasas though

I don't know now. I know someone thought my pronunciation of 'prawn' was hilarious once, maybe I've blocked it out since

The only problem is....the bags often burst because of changing pressure....
My daughter always takes White Cheesy Popcorn home....and the bags often burst open....so put them in a sealed Zippy bag.

I declare every food thing when I come back....Bisto gravy granules, and Birds custard.
Not sure what's legal, but declaring everything you put in your mouth is IMHO always the safest bet!!