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Post by crazycatlady on Jan 20, 2015 23:58:01 GMT
The rep from the moving company that Aramco will use for moving our household goods was over for a survey today, and he said that no spices are allowed at all in our shipment. I know that I've read here that other families have brought them, so I was wondering if this ban on spices is a recent rule, or if it's always been that way (but people pack their barbecue rubs, seasoning blends, and whatnot and see what happens). Does anyone know?
Disclaimer: I do know that I can buy much of what we would like in KSA, but I would still like to know!
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Post by Wutz on Jan 21, 2015 2:49:51 GMT
As far as I know, the only banned spices for import into the Kingdom are those that could be classified as drugs (such as nutmeg - which I saw in the commissary for the first time this week, so maybe not, and vanilla flavoring containing alcohol). But the shipping company doesn't want anything in your shipment that might cause a delay during the customs inspection process. If customs finds a white arrowroot spice bottle, they're going to want to do testing on it to see if it might be a drug.
Stuff like barbecue spice is unlikely to be questioned, but if the shipping company says no, then just bring it in with your checked or cabin baggage. If it gets questioned (and it most likely won't), you will be there to explain what it is.
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Post by detfans on Jan 21, 2015 5:15:09 GMT
Some things that moving company dont allow in the air and/or sea shipment I brought them with me in my luggage: spices, flaxseed (I heard is available somewhere but I haven't find it yet so yeeeei), my family's favorite shampoos, hair conditioners, deodorants and stuff like that, chocolates, some cereals.
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Post by vpainter on Jan 21, 2015 22:01:19 GMT
Bring them with you in checked luggage.
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Post by crazycatlady on Jan 22, 2015 3:44:38 GMT
Good, good - I can continue with my packing plan  Thanks for the reassurance, everyone! |
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Post by UmmRiyam on Jan 22, 2015 8:18:25 GMT
yes, bring all the spices you want in your checked luggage.
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Sanroy12
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Post by Sanroy12 on Jan 29, 2015 0:05:18 GMT
I hope there is still people navigating this post because I have a question to the one thing I have not seen posted on spices....does the spice need to be new and sealed? Or can it be used and resealed with tape or with a pressure machine?
Thank you for the advise.
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Post by UmmRiyam on Jan 29, 2015 6:37:29 GMT
I've brought in spices and herbs that I bought from the bulk section at the natural grocery store, so I assume it's ok, and they don't need to be sealed in new packaging.
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Sanroy12
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Post by Sanroy12 on Jan 29, 2015 13:48:32 GMT
What a relief!!! I cannot live without my chicken bouillon and will want to buy 3 big containers. Thank you, UmmRiyam.  |
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Post by Wutz on Jan 30, 2015 4:09:29 GMT
Sanroy12 - have you looked at the ingredients list for that stuff. The first two are salt and MSG. Actual chicken is a long way down the list. Making the real thing from chicken bones and herbs and veggies available locally would be a lot healthier (sorry for being a busy-body, but that stuff is really not good for you) Wutz |
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Post by ggriffin on Mar 15, 2015 14:46:41 GMT
Shippers dont usually want any food items in shipments to keep bugs and rodemts out. Use your luggage.
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Thanks for the reassurance, everyone!
