Mexican Border Crossing with Easter Items

Kinder Eggs considered contraband at borders

By Elizabeth Aguilera Originally published April 21, 2011 at 3:34 p.m., updated April 21, 2011 at 3:37 p.m.

Travelers must leave Kinder Eggs behind when they return to the United States from other countries despite the treat's Easter popularity, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The tasty Easter eggs are prohibited because of the tiny toys inside, considered unsafe by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Travelers who attempt to smuggle Kinder Eggs into the U.S. could face up to $300 in fines. Last year, Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 25,000 Kinder Eggs at Ports of Entry. Most of the Eggs were found in personal baggage, mail and express consignment facilities.