Jardini at US Border

[chomoney]

Hi Folks -

I’m from the US but am visiting a friend in Canada. I came across an AWESOME Jardini up here at a great price that I’d love to grab.

However, I’m wondering what kind of trouble I might have at the border since they look so similar to Asians. Any thoughts or experiences?

I’d love to pick up this particular specimen, but just wondering if it’s going to be more trouble than it’s worth

Thanks!

 

[Bigfishnut]

Contact US customs first

 

[krichardson]

Yep,a few years ago I went through a big hassle when I went up there to pick up a fish.

 

[chomoney]

Ugh. I was afraid of that.

Were you ultimately able to keep the fish? If so, would you classify the debacle as “not worth it?”

 

[chomoney]

Contact US customs first

I have. They essentially go by the scientific name, ask you if it’s for personal hobby only and say “yeah that’s fine”

My concern though, is when I get to the border, a visual inspection is going to lead to a very suspicious border agent that doesn’t take me at my word with the scientific name.

 

[Deadliestviper7]

I have. They essentially go by the scientific name, ask you if it’s for personal hobby only and say “yeah that’s fine”

My concern though, is when I get to the border, a visual inspection is going to lead to a very suspicious border agent that doesn’t take me at my word with the scientific name.

I doubt they'll much care

 

[chomoney]

I doubt they'll much care

That’s my hope! Just wondering if the untrained eye is going to assume “oh that’s that Asian fish I saw on some training material awhile back!”

 

[Deadliestviper7]

That’s my hope! Just wondering if the untrained eye is going to assume “oh that’s that Asian fish I saw on some training material awhile back!”

I still think they won't care,even if one guy thinks it's a Asian arrow it'll soon be resolved if you keep your temper, most of the guys at the u.s Canada border are good dudes.

 

[chomoney]

I still think they won't care,even if one guy thinks it's a Asian arrow it'll soon be resolved if you keep your temper, most of the guys at the u.s Canada border are good dudes.

Fingers crossed. Thanks for the input!

 

[Dloks]

Fingers crossed. Thanks for the input!

Why stress so much over an Jardini just buy one in the states. I’m sure there’s tons of Jardini, lei, whatever around you are without the risk... unless it’s not a Jardini lol