Can I bring dry black fungus, mushrooms and bamboo shoots to America?

You can bring dry auricularia auricula, mushrooms and bamboo shoots to the United States, but you must declare them to the customs and border protection officials and accept inspection.

Articles prohibited or restricted from entering the United States are as follows:

1. Books, audio-visual materials, computer programs and tapes?

pirated books, computer programs and audio-visual products are not allowed to enter the United States, and pirated products will be confiscated and destroyed. Books, audio-visual products, mobile storage devices, etc. containing obscene, pornographic and other unhealthy contents are not allowed to enter the United States. ?

2. fruits, vegetables and plants?

don't bring fresh fruits or vegetables into the country. All plants or plant products, including handicrafts made of straw, whether they contain harmful substances or not, must be declared to customs and border protection officials and inspected.

3. Meat, livestock and poultry?

Meat, livestock, poultry and their by-products are prohibited from entering the country, or restricted according to the animal diseases in the country of origin. Canned meat products may be allowed to enter the country if inspection officials can confirm that the products are cooked and have been packaged commercially. Other canned and pickled meat products and dried meat products are strictly restricted from entering the country.

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relevant provisions on taxation when entering the United States:

1. Personal property:?

clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, hunting or fishing gear, cameras, portable radios and other similar personal items carried by individuals are exempt from tax if they are used for personal use. ?

If you immigrate to the United States, personal ornaments, such as jewelry with a value of 3 dollars or more, which are exempt from tax for personal use, may not be sold within 3 years without paying customs duties. The above-mentioned items sold without paying taxes may be seized and confiscated. ?

2. alcoholic beverages:?

non-U.S. residents who have reached the age of 21 can bring 1 liter of alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and liquor into the country duty-free, but only for personal use. Alcoholic beverages in excess of the above amount will be subject to customs duties and domestic taxes. ?

in addition to federal laws, you must also abide by state laws on alcoholic beverages that may be stricter than federal laws.

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