Do I have to declare other plant products at United States customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to United States customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare other plant products in United States?

Under 19 CFR 148.102, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under 19 CFR 148.18, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed. Under 19 U.S.C. 1497: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed.

Can I post or ship other plant products to United States instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take other plant products out of United States?

United States publishes no separate rule for taking other plant products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the United States limit for other plant products apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection states it in International Traveler: Plants, Plant Parts, Cut Flowers, and Seeds. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Many plants, plant parts and seeds from foreign countries may enter the United States provided they meet certain requirements to prevent the introduction of plant pests and diseases.”

How does United States compare with other countries on other plant products?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit other plant products, 19 limit it and 1 let it through. United States is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Other plant products can I bring into United States?

Restricted

You can bring Other plant products into United States only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

International Traveler: Plants, Plant Parts, Cut Flowers, and Seeds USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Questions about Other plant products in United States

Do I have to declare other plant products at United States customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to United States customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare other plant products in United States?: Under 19 CFR 148.102, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under 19 CFR 148.18, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed. Under 19 U.S.C. 1497: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed.
Can I post or ship other plant products to United States instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take other plant products out of United States?: United States publishes no separate rule for taking other plant products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the United States limit for other plant products apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: U.S. Customs and Border Protection states it in International Traveler: Plants, Plant Parts, Cut Flowers, and Seeds. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Many plants, plant parts and seeds from foreign countries may enter the United States provided they meet certain requirements to prevent the introduction of plant pests and diseases.”
How does United States compare with other countries on other plant products?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit other plant products, 19 limit it and 1 let it through. United States is among the ones that set a limit.

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