I tried www.usafoods.com.au and asked if they could get some pickle chips. They directed me to their FAQ. Here are some selected highlights ...

If you're in the USA and want a laugh, check out how much your everyday items cost over here!!!

SPECIAL ORDERS: We will no longer take any special orders. We simply do not have the room on the containers for one box of this or one box of that. We do like your suggestions and we do try to keep a range of stock in store, but simply cannot keep everyone's favourite item in stock.

MEAT AND DAIRY: We are not allowed to import any meat, poultry or dairy (milk, egg or cheese) products into Australia. If an item has more than 10% dairy or 5% meat it requires a permit. To obtain a permit is almost impossible if the manufacturers do not wish to work with you. Products like Butter Buds, Molly McButter, Corn Beef Hash, Velvetta, Cool Whip do not meet the standards. We have obtained the information required for some salad dressings and mayonaise. Please do not attempt to bring these products back into the country. If you declare them they will be confiscated. If you do not declare them and they are found you will face a hefty fine.

BIG RED GUM: This item contains a banned substance called BHT. This ingredient promotes asthma in some people. Wrigleys has asked us not to bring this product over and we have given our word not to import it. Hey their lawyers make more than ours does do! Please contact Wrigley's directly should you have any questions. We carry Cinnaburst, Dentyne and Freshen up - all cinnamon guns. Try one! I might add that you can try to bring some back for personal use only, but you do so at your own risk.

FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED PRODUCTS: At present we have no plans to import these products. The shipping is different and very expensive.

TWINKIES, DRAKES CAKES, DING DONGS, POTATO CHIPS AND OTHER SHORT -TERM SHELF LIFE PRODUCTS: We will not be importing these items. By the time they arrive, they would be past the used by dates. We could not sell them for the amount needed to make a profit. The only exception to this is Fritos - because we all know that they are still good months after the expiry date. Also a few seconds in the microwave refries them!

PICKLES: Pickles require 3 different and very expensive tests. The amount of the tests exceeds the cost of the goods.

SUNFLOWER SEEDS: This product requires a quarantine review. Since they hold the container up we will only import them several times a year. If you require a large order, than please contact us to discuss.

HIGH RISK FOODS: Popcorn and coconut products are just a few of the high-risk foods. The container would be held up and we have decided not to import these products.