I don't think people are understanding what I am saying. You can't import meats, vegetables or fruit into the US. It's not a duty issue. They are supposed to seize and incinerate those items. It as far as I know was not enforced prior to this fall for boats from the BVI. It has been enforced at least twice both a female customs agent in Cruz Bay. Charter companies are aware and were seeking a resolution. Not sure if anything has been forthcoming. Please note the phrase may which I presume is a out however losing 800 dollars in provisions would not be fun. You are also required to bring all trash in for incineration.

Many agriculture products are prohibited entry into the United States from certain countries because they may carry plant pests and foreign animal diseases. All agriculture items must be declared and are subject to inspection by a CBP Agriculture Specialist at ports of entry to ensure they are free of plant pests and foreign animal diseases. Prohibited or restricted items may include meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, seeds, soil and products made from animal or plant materials. For generally allowed food items please visit USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Declared agriculture items, in non-commercial quantities, that are found to be prohibited or restricted by the CBP Agriculture Specialists can be abandoned at the port of entry should the traveler wish to continue into the U.S. However, undeclared prohibited agriculture items will be confiscated and can result in the issuance of a civil penalty to the traveler for failure to declare the prohibited item. All agricultural items that are abandoned or confiscated at ports of entry are destroyed in accordance with USDA approved destruction methods to prevent spread of pests and diseases.