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Crossed several times this summer in a class a, asked if we had fresh fruits/veggies-said "no", they never came in and checked. Always asked about alcohol!!! and cigarettes- don't smoke/drink - no problem. But, like others have said, you just never know. Travel light!!
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PrivatePilot
Courtice, Ontario, Canada
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We crossed plenty of times this summer and never had any issues until our very last trip to the USA when the border guard did actually physically inspect our fridge and trailer in general.
We didn't have anything undeclared and he didn't seize anything (except a piece of wood I use as a wheel-chock which he seemed to think was a concern) and we were on our way.
That said, it goes to show you that they do occasionally look.
Like others, we shop once across.
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Little Kopit
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PrivatePilot wrote:
We didn't have anything undeclared and he didn't seize anything (except a piece of wood I use as a wheel-chock which he seemed to think was a concern) and we were on our way.
Sitting on the ground as a wheel chock your piece of wood would pick up all kinds of insects.
& I, I took the road less travelled by.
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I watch these posts sort of tongue in cheek.... I haven't posted until I made my last crossing of the year.
I can't afford to buy everything every time I cross.... just too much stuff to replace.
Two trips this summer food never even came up.
This fall I closed the house and put it all in the RV.... throw it out at home or on the road ..... no difference to me.
Sault.... didn't care..... International Falls didn't care.....Gretna looked but was more concerned with the diesel shortage in Canada.....Sweet Grass didn't care...... finally at the Peace Arch USDA wanted to check the RV for lamb, goat and green onions. Beef is now OK. Home grown squash, Canadian beef, eggs, chicken, salad from Dole...... all no sweat.
So.... don't sweat the border. If they grab your apples .... so what.
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PrivatePilot
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Little Kopit wrote:Sitting on the ground as a wheel chock your piece of wood would pick up all kinds of insects.
It was a 4" thick piece of creosote treated oak. I don't think much was of concern in regards to bugs, but the guard apparently did.
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Little Kopit
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PrivatePilot wrote:Little Kopit wrote:Sitting on the ground as a wheel chock your piece of wood would pick up all kinds of insects.
It was a 4" thick piece of creosote treated oak. I don't think much was of concern in regards to bugs, but the guard apparently did.
Don't ask me to try to find it right now, but wood is in the regulations. How many years since I've read it is a question, but I have read it.
I carry sticks to throw for my dogs to retrieve, especially when I take them swimming. So far, no border guard has had a look at them, but I sort of thought the very smooth finish might help.
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PrivatePilot
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Usually the only wood of concern is what most people would classify as "Firewood" - logs.
Treated wood, kiln-dried "finished" wood and the such is usually of no concern. The same time I had the wood seized at Buffalo I had a huge plastic bin of kiln dried oak off-cuts (long story, but I get them for free and they make awesome firewood) and he saw the bucket, looked it, and said "That's fine".
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The Bayfield Bunch
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We had 1 lemon and 1 peeled orange confiscated one year, ever since then we always get pulled over for agriculture inspec. I guess they keep track of license plates. (actually had an official "type" person tell us we should get new license plates. (only way to get off list) When we crossed on Nov. 15th (Port Huron) stopped again. They seemed concerned we only had $500 US. Think they though we were coming over to ask for a bailout ! We were there an hour while they searched and questioned us. Never asked about our 3 dogs or dog food. It is frustrating as this time we did not take any food. Just ketchup, mustard etc.
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PrivatePilot wrote:Little Kopit wrote:Sitting on the ground as a wheel chock your piece of wood would pick up all kinds of insects.
It was a 4" thick piece of creosote treated oak. I don't think much was of concern in regards to bugs, but the guard apparently did.
Our last trip out, the US border guard searched for firewood (didn't have any) but found some treated 2x6" pieces and he actually commented that they were ok; he said he was looking for unprocessed wood.
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MurrayD
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grampachet wrote:Beef and fruit items are usually taken away. Dry dog food if not in original packaging and labeled made in USA will be taken away.
The restrictions on taking beef from Canada into the US have been removed, at least that was the case when we crossed a month ago. We called ahead to confirm this and when we reached the border at Sweetgrass I told them we had several beef steaks in the freezer. The inspector replied "no problem."
p.s. Unless you are starving on a desert island, I don't think wood qualifies as a food item, which is what the OP was asking about. 
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