Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 I have some raw friends who are traveling into Canada for the three- day weekend. They were told they may have trouble taking their fruit, veggies, and nut milks into Canada with them. Have you gone up to BC recently and know the answer to this question? Perhaps for one of Vancouver's raw potlucks? When I've traveled to BC, the questions about fruit and vegetables have been asked when I've been returning to the US. Going into Canada, I've only been asked the purpose of my trip (I learned to NOT ever say I was attending a seminar), the length of my stay, and whether I was carrying handguns. Your opinion will be appreciated. Thanks! Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 Have you gone up to BC recently and know the answer to this question? Perhaps for one of Vancouver's raw potlucks?When I've traveled to BC, the questions about fruit and vegetables have been asked when I've been returning to the US. Going into Canada, I've only been asked the purpose of my trip (I learned to NOT ever say I was attending a seminar), the length of my stay, and whether I was carrying handguns. >>A few of us went to Vancouver's potluck three weeks ago. We had the similar experience you had.On returning to the US we were asked what we have acquired in Canada. Helen, Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 That's right Annette. Taking food into Canada isn't any issue, but they don't want you taking produce back into the US. Still, you can get away with it. Maybe Nora will chime in here with what she told me about Robert's experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 The problem is that the standards for imported fruit are different in Canada than in the U.S. The U.S. puts fruit that comes across its borders through more " safety " measures than Canada does. So, Canada doesn't worry so much about what comes in from the U.S, that's why they don't ask too many questions. The U.S., on the other hand, doesn't want fruit coming in that hasn't been subjected to its strict and deadly (for the fruit) treatments because they're apparently afraid of insect infestation or contamination of some sort. Who the hell knows what they're really protecting. I'm sure it comes down to money somewhere. Anyway, going across the border into Canada won't be a problem for your friends. Coming back, it's best to hide any fruit in an inconspicuous place (like a backpack) and lie if they ask you if you have fruit (not likely). It may be that they've lightened up on the fruit thing since " terrorism " took center stage, anyway. Nora Original Message: ----------------- Eric Scott Farris rawseattle Fri, 29 Aug 2003 01:36:37 -0000 RawSeattle [RawSeattle] Re: Taking Fruit into Canada That's right Annette. Taking food into Canada isn't any issue, but they don't want you taking produce back into the US. Still, you can get away with it. Maybe Nora will chime in here with what she told me about Robert's experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 I contacted the border agents some time ago. From what I remember, the Canadians just don't want us bringing in fruits that are grown in Canada (competition?) So, if I remember correctly, tropical fruits are OK. Feel free to look up the Canadian, and even US border patrol phone numbers (or website) and ask. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 I called a few months ago too and got a different story. After being routed through 6-7 different offices, I was finally connected with someone who sounded very knowledgeable about what was allowed and what wasn't. It seems to me it was someone within the agriculture department on the U.S. side. I asked him specifically about imported tropical fruit because I was interested in bringing durian back. He said that no raw tropical fruit is allowed into the U.S. from Canada, and explained the reasons (the variance in standards). Unless you don't mind having your tropical fruit confiscated, I definitely wouldn't let on that you have it if you're coming in from Canada. Nora Original Message: ----------------- Jeff Rogers jeff Thu, 28 Aug 2003 20:45:02 -0700 RawSeattle RE: [RawSeattle] Re: Taking Fruit into Canada I contacted the border agents some time ago. From what I remember, the Canadians just don't want us bringing in fruits that are grown in Canada (competition?) So, if I remember correctly, tropical fruits are OK. Feel free to look up the Canadian, and even US border patrol phone numbers (or website) and ask. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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