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United Kingdom Customs Regulations - What Can You Bring Into the UK?

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UK Customs and Excise Allowances from the USA that may surprise you

Cornucopia of fruits and vegetables

Surprisingly, you can bring up to two kilos of fruit and raw vegetables (but not potatoes) into the UK from the USA.

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I always believed that the restriction against meat, milk and some plants meant visitors couldn't bring any food, flowers or plant materials into the UK. In fact, if you are coming from the USA, there are a few surprising things you can bring along:
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