Thus, the following guidance is provided for travelers: These items are regulated to prevent the introduction of invasive pests and diseases however, these items might be allowed into the United States after inspection by CBP agriculture specialists. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) understands that observant Jewish travelers entering the United States during the Sukkot holiday might carry religious items (ethrogs, palm fronds, twigs of willow and myrtle) in their vehicles if arriving at land border ports of entry, or in their personal baggage if they are arriving by aircraft. The holiday begins October 12 (at sundown) through October 19, 2011. If not, they will be released.Ĭan also be found at and The travel period for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot is from September 26 through October 23, 2011. If pests, stings or other problems (as outlined by the guidance) are found, the items will be seized. All items are subject to inspection by CBP.
Inspection and Release - Entry of the arba minim into an approved airport does not mean that they will be allowed into the U.S. Failure to do so could result in a fine of $300 and seizure of the arba minim.ĥ. must be declared to CBP, no matter the airport or border crossings at which entry into the U.S. Declaration and Fines - All arba minim carried by travelers to the U.S. (i.e., if a traveler’s esrog enters and is released in New York, he/she can then take it to Atlanta or Los Angeles without problem.)Ĥ. If a esrog has entered through an approved location, it can then be transported on a domestic flight to any location. Direct/Indirect Entry - Please note that the non-entry of esrogim to these locations applies only when directly brought in on international flights or across border crossings. Travelers should make arrangements to purchase esrogim locally.ģ. Esrogim brought into these locations will be disposed of by CBP. Charles) Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia (Norfolk and Richmond). on international flights will NOT be granted entry at airports and border crossings in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri (St. They will only be allowed entry - if inspected and released - at Northern Atlantic and Northern Pacific airports and border crossings, which are located in: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri (Kansas City), Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia (Dulles), Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.Įsrogim brought into the U.S. on international flights will not be allowed entry at all airports and by ground transportation across all border crossings. Airports and Border Crossing - Esrogim brought into the U.S. The guidance for hadasim applies to those grown in all foreign countries.Ģ. The guidance for aravos applies to those grown in several countries, including Canada, Europe, and Israel - the main sources of foreign aravos for yom tov. The guidance for lulavim applies to those grown in several countries, including Egypt, Israel and Spain - the main sources of foreign lulavim for yom tov.) The guidance for esrogim applies to those grown in several countries, including Greece, Israel, Italy and Morocco - the main sources of foreign esrogim for yom tov.)
Country of Origin - The guidance below applies only to arba minim that were grown in certain countries. We hope this will clarify some of the questions that have arisen in the past and help travelers carrying arba minim plan accordingly.ġ. This year, CBP has again issued pre-Sukkos guidance on the agricultural issues and procedures involved in the entry of esrogim, lulavim, hadasim and aravos from foreign countries - and we present it below, with several explanatory comments that we have added as an introduction. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to help alleviate potential problems facing Jewish travelers to the U.S. Over the years, Agudath Israel of America’s Washington Office has worked closely with the U.S.
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