Bring tinned foie gras to America

[marsprincess]

Hi chowhound friends. Going home for Christmas and I would like to bring foie gras for our New Year celebration but not sure if even tinned versions can go through customs now.

I know I can no longer bring in Swiss cheeses - which I used to do - but I would hope that canned products are OK? The laws seem tougher every time I go back.

Anyone in the know, thanks to share your thoughts.

[BobB]

I do it pretty regularly. I've had vacuum-packed meats like salamis confiscated but never canned foods.

[Bada Bing]

I made it through with a straight up Italian salami in 2009, but maybe that's just luck. I only gathered on the plane, when I was filling out the customs form, that the thing was probably not allowed officially.

[Neecies]

Ditto. I brought back three cans of foie from my last trip AND declared them. No problem!

[Erika L]

I brought back both tinned and jarred foie gras in 2006.

[marsprincess]

Thanks both. Sounds like I can risk it! Maybe even try to bring in a jar - but worried about the temperature changes....

[SmartCookie]

Per US Customs: " Canned goods and goods in vacuum packed jars (other than those containing meat or poultry products)are also generally admissible if being imported for personal use.