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4 weeks ago

🚨 SENTRI WARNING: What You Can (and CANNOT) Bring Across the Border 🚨

This is your friendly heads-up this morning, because this one catches a LOT of people…

A recent case reported by San Diego Red shows a SENTRI traveler had their pass revoked on the spot after failing to properly declare agricultural items — including fruits like mangos, oranges, kiwis, and guavas found inside the vehicle.

Let that sink in…
👉 Not drugs. Not weapons.
👉 Fruit.

And just like that — SENTRI gone. Yikes!

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⚠️ Why This Matters

When you use SENTRI, you are held to a higher level of trust and compliance. That means:

• You must declare EVERYTHING
• Even items that seem harmless
• Even if you didn’t think it mattered

Because to U.S. Customs, it DOES.

And yes… sometimes it can depend on the officer, the situation, or how strict the inspection is that day.

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🍊 Big One People Don’t Realize:

Fruits, vegetables, plants, meats, and even some snacks are restricted or require declaration.

That includes:
• Fresh fruit (oranges, mangos, bananas, etc.)
• Vegetables
• Homemade food
• Meat products
• Certain dairy items

👉 These can carry pests or diseases — that’s why enforcement is strict.

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💸 Penalties Are Real

According to CBP guidelines:
• First offense can be around $300 fine
• Second offense can go up to $500+
• SENTRI privileges can be revoked permanently

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🛑 The Golden Rule:

When in doubt — DECLARE IT.

Worst case? They take it.
Best case? You keep your SENTRI.

But if you DON’T declare it and they find it…
👉 That’s where the real trouble starts.

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💡 Smart Crossing Tips:

✔ Clean out your car before crossing
✔ Check bags, coolers, cup holders (yes… even there)
✔ Don’t assume “it’s just a snack”
✔ If someone else packed the car — double check
✔ When unsure, just say it

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🌴 Rosarito 411 Bottom Line

We live in a place where amazing fresh food is everywhere…
But when crossing north, you have to switch mindset.

What’s normal here… isn’t always allowed there.

Better to lose a piece of fruit
Than lose your SENTRI.

👉 Not sure what’s allowed? Check the official CBP list before you cross:
www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/know-before-you-go/prohibited-and-restricted-items
It takes 30 seconds — and could save your SENTRI.

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