Can you bring fresh fruit or produce to United States?
Short answer
Prohibited
Fresh produce
prohibitedMost fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds and soil are prohibited or require inspection; not declaring items can result in a penalty of up to $1,000.
Also covers: fruit, vegetables, plants, seeds
Checked 2026-08-10 — Source: USDA APHIS — Don't Pack a Pest
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