Carrying excess baggage is always very expensive.

Baggage limits for the USA are listed below:

- Check in baggage: 50 Kgs for two checked in Baggages

- Hand baggage not to exceed 8 kgs with dimensions of 55 X 40 X 20

- cms or 22 X 16 X 18 inches.

- Regulations are subject to change. Please check with the specific airline

carriers for their regulations and policies.

No sharp instruments.

Be sure you are able to explain the contents of each of the foodstuff to a US Customs officer. Do not carry any live items such as fruits and vegetables

Generally be sensible in what you are carrying. Be aware of what happened in the US. They have every right to be tough.