The title says it all. Can't find what the limits are. I am in Abruzzo the month of November and I will be spending a day or so helping my landlord's family harvest olives for pressing. My wages are free lunches and free olive oil. I want to bring back as much as I can but cannot find any information.
Thanks! Darwin
There is no limit on the amount of olive oil you can bring back as a personal item. I suppose your limit would be the amount of room you have and the weight you want to carry. If you’re still unsure, you can contact US Customs.
If you were to bring 5 gallons, I suspect they would assume it's not for personal use. You know, it does have a shelf life, so how much can you use in 18 months?
Just make sure you declare it on entry to the US. The baggage screeners (for checked bags) in Italy will likely have flagged it for US CBP to take an interest in it. If you dont declare, they will treat you with suspicion. Packaging is your bigger problem.
Thanks! I can use a LOT of OO. I will keep the unused containers in one of our extra fridges. It weighs a little under 8# gallon so I can probably fit two-three gallons in my suitcase. I generally take my checked bag almost empty so I can haul things back home. I will probably give away some (small) bottles to my Italian friends here.
Do not tell anyone at Italian Immigration that you will be helping your landlord harvest olives. Even if you are paid in free lunches and olive oil. It is considered work and without a work permit you could be refused entry into the country.
Definitely declare the olive oil you bring into the U.S. All food items must be declared. . If you do not declare any food item, and they find it, you could be fined up to $10,000.
I will be spending a day or so helping my landlord's family harvest olives for pressing.
Can that be considered exercise and absorbing local culture? ( the 'living like a local' concept?)
