Sending a taste of home to family abroad should feel simple — but food shipments are one of the most commonly delayed or rejected categories at customs. Here's how to get it right the first time.
Know what's actually allowed. Every destination country has its own list of restricted and prohibited food items. Dried spices, packaged snacks, and approved dry food items generally travel well. Fresh produce, dairy, certain meats, and home-processed items are far more likely to be flagged or seized — check our Shipping Guidelines page for the specific list for your destination before you pack.
Package for the journey, not just the trip. Food shipments travel longer than a suitcase ever does. Use sealed, leak-proof packaging, and avoid anything that can spoil, leak, or attract pest inspection holds.
Declare honestly. Accurate descriptions on your shipping documentation reduce the chance of a customs hold. Vague or incomplete declarations are one of the most common causes of delay.
Ship with someone who knows the route. At Tianah Global Logistics, we handle Nigerian food shipments to Canada, the UK, and the US every week. We know which items clear smoothly and which ones don't — so you don't have to find out the hard way.
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