10/29/2026
Shipping food to the US during the holiday season? While many restrictions remain, US Customs and Border Protection has reinstated food shipment acceptance.
To prevent delays, holds, or abandonment, all food shipments must meet the following requirements:
β’ The shipment must be identified as a gift.
β’ Shipments must be Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) only. Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) food shipments are not permitted.
β’ Food must be shipped using only an Express service. Food products cannot be shipped using Standard service.
β’ The total value of the shipment must not exceed $100.
Read this to learn more!
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced in August 2026 that it is once again allowing food items to be imported into the U.S., although regulatory requirements and specific customs regulations still apply to these shipments. Find out what remains restricted and what you need to know before....