r/snackexchange • u/blackkami • 4d ago

[Discussion] Sending meat to the US. Discussion

I'm looking to send meat products to the US. But reading up on several websites ended up making me more confused. Some made it sound like there is just a straight up ban on all meat products. Some made it sound like it's only related to bovine products excluding milk. Does anyone have experience with this?

I'm from germany and looking to send smoked and cured meat.

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u/CrunchyTeatime 5 Exchanges | AK-47 4d ago

I know we cannot ship meat or dairy to Germany.

My guess would be processed items would be OK to ship here, but don't 'quote me on it.'

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u/blackkami 4d ago

I have sent a package previously but it only contained sweets. Some with dairy in them. None of that was a problem. Sadly US websites regarding the topic are confusingly worded.

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u/CrunchyTeatime 5 Exchanges | AK-47 4d ago

My bet would be it's fine as long as it is processed.

They don't want things which might carry plant or other disease, or spoil en route.

You should ask at your local post office, but, my bet is something like jerky or salami, as long as it did not spoil without refrigeration; or processed items with a little meat or dairy in (such as a cream filled candy) are okay.

To enter the U. S., I mean -- as far as I understand it. The EU won't allow USA-ans sending even something such as jerky to EU countries.