westerfiek Posted January 14, 2009 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I will be in Aruba on the AOS in Jan 09. Our departure port is San Juan. I would like to bring back some dutch cheese. If I buy the cheese in Aruba, Curacao or St. Maartin will I be able to carry it on board our flight from San Juan to the US? Should I pack it in our checked baggage? I am wondering what the custom rules are regarding cheese brought back to the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted January 14, 2009 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2009 You should not have a problem bringing dutch cheese back. We usually buy it in St. Maarten, but it is available on all three islands. We take it in our carryon, because there is always a chance of your checked luggage getting lost. If it takes too long getting it back the cheese might be quite fragrant. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elle in Chicago Posted January 14, 2009 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I think there was a previous post regarding this. If I remember correctly, the U.S. customs department makes a distinction between hard and soft cheeses. If it's in a wheel (like gouda), you shouldn't have a problem. I think you might have some difficulty bringing back softer cheeses though (like brie). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njs Posted January 19, 2009 #4 Share Posted January 19, 2009 You should not have a problem bringing dutch cheese back. We usually buy it in St. Maarten, but it is available on all three islands. We take it in our carryon, because there is always a chance of your checked luggage getting lost. If it takes too long getting it back the cheese might be quite fragrant. Enjoy! Glad to hear about gouda ok for carry-on. When we have gone to Aruba, we have always put it in checked because of the icepack in the cooler. How do you keep it cold in the carry-on? Interested to know b/c we thot the airport prices were pretty decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted January 20, 2009 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I don't usually worry about keeping it cold. It is sealed in wax and should travel well for the long flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVegasMan Posted January 20, 2009 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Make sure you do not open it for snacking. It must remain in the original packaging. Buy two to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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