Safeguarding Our World’s Agriculture and Natural Resources

Our goal is to educate travelers about the risks associated with carrying certain types of food, plants, or other agricultural items in passenger baggage and encouraging travelers to declare agricultural items and Don’t Pack a Pest. This inter-governmental program is working to safeguard food and agriculture in the U.S. and beyond. 

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Traveling With Food or Plants?
Traveling With Food or Plants?

Travelers entering the United States must declare all agricultural products on their U.S. Customs forms. U.S. agricultural inspectors will examine your items to be sure they meet entry requirements and do not harbor harmful foreign pests or diseases. U.S. inspectors have the authority to make a final determination about whether your products can enter the country. We recommend that you keep receipts and original packaging of agricultural products as proof of their country of origin.

Can I Bring It?

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Why You Should Be Concerned

Invasive pests and disease impact our food supply, natural resources, ecosystems, and many other aspects of day-to-day life.

How To Declare

USDA-trained dogs help sniff plants and animal products in luggage and carry-on items on international flights. Make sure you include any agricultural items on your Customs Declaration Form. This form provides U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials with basic information about who you are and what you are bringing into the United States, such as agricultural and wildlife products and whether you have visited a farm prior to traveling to the U.S.

More Information & Declaration Forms

Our Partners

Don’t Pack a Pest has many partners including domestic and international governments and agencies. 

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Our Partners
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