Ziggy7 Posted July 28, 2004 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2004 "Don't buy forbidden items, like black coral or turtle-shell items. Don't smuggle. Enough said? [And don't do "a favor" for someone who wants you to carry something into this country for you ... please! -- Ed.]" This is a quote I read on another board, how do we know what is forbidden items in Cozumel and Grand Cayman ??? Anyone know of a link stating what all these forbidden items are ??? Thanks! :) Conch shells ??? are they forbidden ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo Posted July 28, 2004 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2004 There is usually information on the ship about items that are illegal. Port talks include this in formation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esme Posted July 28, 2004 #3 Share Posted July 28, 2004 It depends on where you buy Black Coral - if it is from Bernard Passman's "Black Coral And", then you are quite safe buying it. His store is recommended by the Port Lecturer. I have a few pieces of jewellery from them and they are very reputable. I would never buy Black Coral from any other store in GC or from someone off the street, as a friend did and ended up buying a piece of junk. Don't think Conch shells are forbidden - we have one from Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anorak33 Posted July 28, 2004 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2004 It depends on which conch it is. For example if you go to this very interesting webpage: http://www.jaxshells.org/kwest.htm you will read that: In the grass we found huge Pink Conchs, Strombus gigas Linnaeus, 1758 with perfect flaring lips. Oh, how I wanted one of these beauties! The law said "no," however, so they were photographed and safely returned to their marine grazing grounds. In Florida, the Pink Conch is protected and may not be collected. Fines are heavy for offenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted July 28, 2004 #5 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Interesting, Anorak. Thanks. I had no idea some conch was protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted July 28, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Thanks Everyone, I will be attending the shopping talks onboard. Is there anything else that you know of that is forbidden that I should be aware of, incase I miss hearing it at the talk ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appgrad Posted July 28, 2004 #7 Share Posted July 28, 2004 You can not bring back any type of flora. Also, no vegetables/fruits/meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadwork Posted July 28, 2004 #8 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Ziggy, If you happen to miss the port talks, they are also rerun on the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted July 28, 2004 #9 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Cuban cigars are also verboten to bring back into the U.S. Very tempting to lots of folks because cigar shops are so plentiful in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 28, 2004 #10 Share Posted July 28, 2004 And run and run and run and run .... :) At Grand Cayman you will be informed: "Please note: Although turtle shell products are on sale at the Farm, guests must be informed that it is against U.S. Customs regulations to import these products into the USA." Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuslady Posted July 28, 2004 #11 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Some of these things can get complicated. For instance, Cuban cigars are out, but books are OK, and apparently the only prohibition on Sierra Leone is diamonds. You cannot bring back any item manufactured out of wildlife or fish, but sometimes hunting trophys can be OK under some conditions (would this include skeets? :rolleyes: ). But don't take my word for it. The U.S. Customs service has a lengthy explanation of what and what cannot be brought into the country as part of their "Know Before You Go" info on their website. It would both be informative and help pass the time waiting for your cruise. Check out: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/leavingarrivinginUS/vacation/know_beforeu_go.xml#15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted July 28, 2004 Author #12 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Some of these things can get complicated. For instance, Cuban cigars are out, but books are OK, and apparently the only prohibition on Sierra Leone is diamonds. You cannot bring back any item manufactured out of wildlife or fish, but sometimes hunting trophys can be OK under some conditions (would this include skeets? :rolleyes: ). But don't take my word for it. The U.S. Customs service has a lengthy explanation of what and what cannot be brought into the country as part of their "Know Before You Go" info on their website. It would both be informative and help pass the time waiting for your cruise. Check out: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/leavingarrivinginUS/vacation/know_beforeu_go.xml#15 Wow great site Thanks! Thanks for all the info everyone, it has been a big help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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