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Can I take an avocado from Hawaii to California?
Yes, if you are boarding a flight in the continental United States*, you can bring avocados through airport security in your carry-on baggage. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows both whole and cut-up avocados to pass through airport security. Whole avocados don’t require any additional wrapping.
Can you bring papaya back from Hawaii?
For the most part, we will accept one pre-packaged box of pineapples or treated papayas, per paid passenger, free of charge (subject to space availability) on flights departing from Hawaii to the North America. The box must not exceed 10 lbs in weight and must be pre-agriculture inspected.
What can you not take back from Hawaii?
Items from Hawaii that travelers may NOT bring to the U.S. mainland: Fresh fruits and vegetables, except for those listed above as permitted. Berries of any kind, including whole fresh coffee berries (aka, coffee cherries) and sea grapes. Cactus plants or cactus plant parts.
Can I bring Cut fruit on plane from Hawaii?
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags within the continental United States.
Can I bring fruits from Hawaii to California?
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) prohibits or restricts the entry of many agricultural products from Hawaii into the U.S. mainland, including most fresh fruits and vegetables and certain types of plants and flowers.
What fruit can’t you bring into California?
Apples and apricots are, by and large, banned from mid-Western and Eastern states, while bananas and beets from all states are welcome. Your broccoli, carrots, and cantaloupe will be fine, but don’t even think about bringing in citrus; walnuts, hickory nuts, or pecans; and butternut squash.
Can I bring pineapple home from Hawaii?
You’ll be happy to know that you can bring as many pineapples as you would like from Hawaii to the mainland. There are no stated limits on pineapples. So essentially you can bring over as many as you can fit. Pineapples usually weigh around 2 to 6 pounds, depending on the variety.
Can you take pineapple on the plane from Hawaii?
Yes, if you are boarding a flight in the continental United States*, you can bring pineapples through airport security in your carry-on baggage. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows both whole and cut-up pineapple to pass through airport security.
Can you ship fruit from Hawaii to the mainland?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (Federal) regulates agricultural material transported from Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland. All agricultural items being shipped to the U.S. mainland must be inspected prior to being presented to airline cargo offices, the post office, or other courier services.
What food can I take from Hawaii?
According to the State of Hawaii’s Plant Industry Division, most foods that are cooked, canned, frozen, commercially processed and/or packaged (including meat!) are welcome to Hawaii and do not need to be declared or inspected… if you purchased them in the U.S.A. If you’re coming from another country, that’s a
Can I take my lei home from Hawaii?
It is also nice to take it home as a memento of your amazing Hawaiian vacation. So you might be wondering, can I bring flower leis home from Hawaii? The answer is yes. But you need to follow some steps to make sure your lei makes it home looking fresh and beautiful.
Can you take shells from Hawaii?
Second, some people think it is illegal to remove rocks or sea shells from the shore in Hawaii. According to the Division of Land and Natural Resources, taking small amounts of sand, dead coral, rocks or other marine deposits for personal, noncommercial use is allowed.
How do I pack fruit in my suitcase?
Wash and thoroughly dry all fruit first. Wet fruit may mold quickly once it’s closed in a container. Pack fruit in hard plastic, collapsible food containers. When you’re done with the fruit, you can pack the containers with more fresh food or collapse them so they take up minimal space in your luggage.
Can you bring fruit from one Hawaiian island to another?
Are there any items I will not be allowed to bring back with me from Hawaii? USDA APHIS prohibits or restricts the transportation of many agricultural products from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, including most fresh fruits and vegetables, and certain types of plants and flowers.
Can you bring food onto plane from Hawaii?
Poi, yogurt, chili, jams and jellies, etc.
– Large containers of non-solid foods should be securely packed in your checked bag. Only small containers less than 3.4 oz. (100 mL) may be carried on. Exception: baby food sufficient for the flight may be carried on.
What fruit can you bring into the US?
You may be able to bring in food such as fruits, meats or other agricultural products depending on the region or country from which you are traveling. You must declare all food products. Failure to declare food products can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties.
Can you take bananas on a plane from Hawaii?
There is no limit to the quantity of bananas you can bring in your carry-on: You can pack as many bananas as you’d like and will fit into your allowable hand luggage. *If you are flying from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. mainland, you cannot bring most fresh fruits and vegetables on board.
Do you have to go through customs when returning from Hawaii?
1. Re: Where do we go through customs? Important for timing. Well, since Hawaii is USA, you wouldn’t be going thru customs on your way to Tahiti . . . but you will go thru customs on your way back since Hawaii would be the first place you enter the USA.
What fruits can cross the U.S. border?
Travelers may bring commercially canned fruits and vegetables (not containing any meat products) into the United States. All such products must be declared and presented at entry, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists will make the final determination as to what products may enter.
What foods are banned in California?
Foie gras. While you can eat foie gras in some parts of the country, the luxury food item is banned in the state of California. Foie gras is controversial due to the controversial method of force-feeding ducks and geese, which causes their livers to grow much larger than normal and can lead to a painful disease.
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