Can I bring a cake accross the border into Canada?

[HoTiCE_]

So I really like them cakes at the Cheesecake Factory here in the US.

If I buy a cake and bring it accross the border flying home to Canada, what are the chances that Customs confiscates it?

[Justin]

There would be nothing wrong with bringing a cake back, but i suspect they could make you bust it open to make sure it isn't filled with drugs or something.

[HighFlyer]

unless you put it in your checked baggage, there's a chance that the TSA will get to it before it even reaches the plane.

not sure about customs though, there is a box on the declaration card that you'll have to check off regarding food products.

[UrbanPoet]

No food cross boarder.

[Justin]

No food cross boarder.

Food can be taken cross border. There are just certain things that cannot

[trixstar]

unless you put it in your checked baggage, there's a chance that the TSA will get to it before it even reaches the plane.

not sure about customs though, there is a box on the declaration card that you'll have to check off regarding food products.

i don't think a cake will survive in a checked baggage..

[boneca]

No food cross boarder.

Not true...some foods are allowed...everytime I come back from Europe I bring something home and I do declare it with customs...I've never had any problems. Plus, I know many ppl who cross over the border to go camping etc. and they bring containers with food along and they've never had any problems either. Again, it depends on what you're bringing over, not sure about a cake though

[trixstar]

No food cross boarder.

nobody really reports what they have in their checked baggage though..

[Alvito]

cannot take fruit over the border.

[j3fan]

No food cross boarder.

This is not a true statement. You just can't take certain foods accross the border, such as fresh fruits and vegetables..

I know you can take candy/packaged food across the border. When I was heading to Vancouver, I stopped by the convenience store right before the border inspection and picked up a chocolate bar and pringles. I also had in my arms during the inspection and they said it was fine to bring it across the border.

From what I understand, you are able to bring dried fruits and vegetables.

Just tell them you got cake and if you are not allowed to bring it in, then dispose it at the border....That is what I usually do, I tell them I have food and am ready to give it up if not allowed. I rather lose a 10-20 on the food instead of being fined $500 for not declaring something that you ought to.

When I was at the Vancouver airport, they had dogs smelling you as you walk by, so they could easily sniff out the cake if you don't declare it.

[Kasakato]

cannot take fruit over the border.

I took 3 bags of oranges across the border with me. Just showed the adgent the bags, and where they came from. Easily got through, no 2ed screening.

[purple_rabbit]

You also can't take meats and dairy products with you...it sounds kinda obvious but you'd be surprised lol...

[cwb27]

Americans have WAYYYY tighter import regulations than Canada when it comes to bringing foreign food into the country.

Long story short. You'll be fine.

[Yaowsers]

There is a customer at my dad's restaurant that purchases cakes for us then flies them to New York.

[HoTiCE_]

I guess I'm more worried of the TSA regulations at O'Hare then the customs agent in Montreal...


I'll give them a call and ask I guess