Originally Posted by helwardman (Post 8766283)

I once had a banana confiscated when I was trying to board a flight to Newark at Manchester Airport. :thumbdown:

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 8767002)

I had an apple taken off me once at Logan...it came from the plane and I stuck it in my rucksack to have later and forgot about it :lol:

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 8767055)

Computer or food? :)

Originally Posted by Nutmegger (Post 8764708)

I've been bringing in Wensleydale cheese for a few years, always list it, and have also never been asked to produce it. But I've seen folks with a bag of tomatoes from the old country that was immediately confiscated.

Originally Posted by coastieexpat (Post 8767306)

I didn't realize you could bring cheese in . Is it O.K. ? Or did you just . " get away with it " ?

Originally Posted by Nutmegger (Post 8767313)

No, it is apparently OK, as long as it is all sealed up. I have done it more than once and I wrote it right there on the customs form each time -- no attempt at concealment. I had been told by someone that they did this and it was within the rules -- and they were right!

Originally Posted by coastieexpat (Post 8767338)

Brilliant ! I am going back on the 24th, I will be sure to stock up on a nice big chunk of cheshire. What about sealed bacon or sausage ? Is that a no no ?

Thanks, made my day.

mick

Originally Posted by onthepunt (Post 8763924)

I am moving to the USA next week as a student and im just getting ready to pack but would like some advice..

I plan on taking food.. Im not talking Chinese medicine ground Tiger spine, nuts or duck tounge, but plain old English sweeties like Jaffa Cakes and Double Deckers.. if I declare that I have food am I getting a guaranteed back search? Because I'd rather go without Jaffa Cakes than have the hassle of having someone go through my two heaving suitcases.

Also I am taking electronics, Laptop, Nintendo DS and a hard drive.. I plan on taking all this in my hand luggage as I don't want them pinched or smashed about, but am I going to have to boot up my laptop or show them whats on the hard drive? I'm certainly not taking anything illegal but I have personal documents, mp3s, videos and photos on there (I wouldn't want someone snooping through my PC at home) and possibly some "adult" entertainment.. again, nothing illegal but the sort of stuff you wouldn't want your mum finding under your bed, let alone a stranger!

Cheers for any help, you guys have already been a great help and my time as a student in the States is just about to finally begin :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Bill_S (Post 8767374)

No bacon or sausage.

List of prohibited and restricted items.

Originally Posted by MsElui (Post 8768208)

meat products are a no - so bacon sausage, gravy etc all cant be brought. there is a customs link in the wiki for more details

Originally Posted by Nutmegger (Post 8767313)

No, it is apparently OK, as long as it is all sealed up. I have done it more than once and I wrote it right there on the customs form each time -- no attempt at concealment. I had been told by someone that they did this and it was within the rules -- and they were right!