Hey y'all! Anyone have info regarding returning thru US customs/agricultural inspection with Thai spices, etc?
I'll be a short trip to Istanbul rpior to that and have same situation.
I'm all out of Egyptian/Sudanese stuff I dragged back a few years ago, so I need to restock!
I didn't find anything that says US prohibits spices (no rice, due to possible miniscule vermin?) but these will be in bags not supermarket tins and such.
Any thoughts or foreseeable problems?
Thanks!

I have brought spices home a few times and never challenged by U.S. Customs; however, I don't know the official answer to your question. Let us know how you make out.

as they do not include curry leaves, you are fine.
US Customs Personal Food Imports

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Sorry markadmin but I am confused with your comments: "as they do not include curry leaves you are fine." Does this mean, you can import spices but not curry leaves? I know that U.S. citizens can order absolutely any fresh or dried spices from www:importfoods.com. Thank You!

If you click the link I put up in my last post it will explain all

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Just got back and just listed souveniers on customs form. No sweat--white, black and red peppercorns, galanga, ground spcies and whole Thai dried chilies.
Time to cook...

Thank You kyshel for the very kind and informative info.