ducklite Posted August 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Does anyone know if it's allowed by US CBP to bring back whole vanilla beans, or only the extract? Is there a limit? I have several friends asking me to bring them back some beans, just don't want to buy them only to have them seized at the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted August 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Last year I bought 2 kilos of beans As long as they are sealed which they are when bought no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 20, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Wow! That's a lotta beans! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted August 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 20, 2013 We have lots of friends :D We also make our own vanilla extract and blood orange vinaigrette with vanilla .......... yummy dressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted August 21, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 21, 2013 No issues bringing back vanilla. Pineapples either in case anyone is wondering. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 21, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Pineapples? You aren't supposed to bring them into California or Florida, I suspect Hawaii as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted August 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2013 We have brought back but have the outside cut away so all you have it the sweet yellow interior. It's good for a few days after we get home and gives us a nice memory. The small pineapples are so much better than anything back home or for that matter Hawaii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted August 21, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I have bought pineapples from the ship at the airport and have had no problem bringing them in. Tahiti is approved for pineapple import into the states. I declared it and had them inspected without an issue. Of course I don't know if this has changes since the last time I did this. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 21, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I have bought pineapples from the ship at the airport and have had no problem bringing them in. Tahiti is approved for pineapple import into the states. I declared it and had them inspected without an issue. Of course I don't know if this has changes since the last time I did this. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Interesting--I was under the impression that all unprocessed fruit could only be imported by licensed importers. I know that's still the case in Florida. You can't even sell citrus or citrus trees without a permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrmnOfMaui Posted September 5, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Last year I bought 2 kilos of beans As long as they are sealed which they are when bought no problems. I had the same experience (thought not quite as many beans!). We got ours on Huahine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 7, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Is it better to buy from a farm or a market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted September 7, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 7, 2013 If you are on a PG cruise the farmer who sells on Motu Mahana has nice stuff and is reasonable. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted September 8, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I prefer the farm, you know it's fresh You want to buy on Tahaa or Moorea. My favorite place: Over by the IC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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