cafegoddess

Hello,

I know we can't bring meat to the US. I would like to bring some Kobe beef to a chef Italy, I have
googled for information but has not been successful. If you have any idea, please kindly let me know
if I can bring beef to Italy. Thank you!

Whathello

Only if the beef's passport has a validity of 6 months.

cafegoddess

Hope you are feeling better whathello

Christina

No, you cannot bring animal products into the Eu from the US.

janisj

>>if I can bring beef to Italy.<<

Absolutely not.

You can't take any meat or dairy products without official veterinary/import documentation. Not feasible for individual travelers.

bussa17

If the meat is packed properly, like in a sealed pack, it shouldn't be a problem at all.

mjs

No problems with meat being brought into Italy from within the EU. Illegal to bring it in with you from outside the EU without proper papers. You probably won't be caught if you do but risk fines and loss of said beef.

cafegoddess

Thank you Christina and janisj!

bussa17 and mjs, thank you for the suggestion but I think I better not take a
chance, I am not really a risk taker.

I think I will just bring him a few bottles of California wine and sake.

nukesafe

The California wine might well be available in Italy, most things are. The Saki will certainly be available there, unless both the wine and Saki are special brands/vintages. Besides, I would think they would be a PITA to transport.

mjs

I often bring a bottle or two of California wine as gifts but they are from wineries that sell almost all via allocation. No problems transporting a bottle or two per person if you do check in.

bilboburgler

individual meat or dairy. No, illegal.

nochblad

You can find Kobe beef in Italy.

Also movement of meat (and some other products) are restricted within certain countries of the EU and with Switzerland, for example. Ireland, to protect its very important farming industry, severely restricts the importation of meat and dairy products. Switzerland does not have restrctions other than a personal allowance to protect their local herdsmen. If you are stopped at the Swiss border with too much meat it will be confiscated.

BigRuss

<<You can find Kobe beef in Italy.>>

It's not easy to find.

http://www.kobe-niku.jp/shop/?lang=1

nochblad

BigRuss - do you live in Italy?

cafegoddess

BigRuss, thank you for the link, it is helpful since I am going to Paris first.

NewbE

Could you order it online and have it shipped to the chef? From within the EU? Even if it can be found in Italy, even if easily, it's still a nice gift. People give me things all the time that I could easily get for myself, but they're, you know, gifts.