In a message dated 07/21/2000 5:23:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mastersr@youron.net writes: << Hi I am planning on going across the border at El Paso and into Mexico. I would like to pick up some chiles while I am there. Does anyone know the rules for what I am allowed to bring back to the states. I don't want any plants but would love to get some dried and fresh ones if I could. Thanks >> Well, I don't do Mexico anymore because of the appalling way they treat US citizens, but that's political, and I won't digress. I do remember that you can stop on our side of the border and ask for a list of what produce is allowed back in the country. I don't think that dried chilies have any restrictions, especially if they are packaged. Marilyn