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monkey · 08-08-2009, 06:52 AM

My gf was given a seashell by one of our tour guides. She wants to take it back with us but will they let it through customs at the airport? I read some article that natural fibers, hay, and seashells were not allowed. But, it wasn't an official website so I'm not sure how accurate it is. Has anyone here taken back a seashell to the U.S.?

*Andrea J.* · 08-08-2009, 09:03 AM

yes
make sure it is clean and dry

wrap it (cushioning) well

you are luck to have a nice shell from aruba

i have never found a shell in aruba worth keeping
andrea

qlaval · 08-08-2009, 01:40 PM

I don't know about the US but in Canada
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/fpa-apa/law-loi-eng.html

Sea shells and sand
Although you are allowed to bring back sea shells and items made thereof, they must be clean and free of sea life, soil or sand. The importation of sand is not allowed.

cindyo · 08-09-2009, 01:34 PM

A few years ago they removed a large shell from my daughters suitcase. DOn't know if they still do it.

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monkey Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 13	Seashells My gf was given a seashell by one of our tour guides. She wants to take it back with us but will they let it through customs at the airport? I read some article that natural fibers, hay, and seashells were not allowed. But, it wasn't an official website so I'm not sure how accurate it is. Has anyone here taken back a seashell to the U.S.? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 726	I don't know about the US but in Canada http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/fpa-apa/law-loi-eng.html Sea shells and sand Although you are allowed to bring back sea shells and items made thereof, they must be clean and free of sea life, soil or sand. The importation of sand is not allowed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

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cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,692 Images: 138	A few years ago they removed a large shell from my daughters suitcase. DOn't know if they still do it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in