Why can't you bring fruit back from Hawaii?
Why can't you bring fruit back from Hawaii? That's because these items could harbor a dangerous stowaway—an invasive pest or disease. Just one piece of fruit or a single plant that is carrying an invasive pest or disease could lead to millions of dollars in damage, expensive eradication efforts, lost trade revenue, and higher food prices.
What happens if you bring fruit to Hawaii?
Traveling to Hawaii with animals, fruits and vegetables You must declare if you're traveling with items such as animals, fresh produce, plant cuttings, seeds or bulbs, live fish or seafood or cut flowers and foliage — they need to undergo inspection and possible quarantine.
Can you bring packaged food back from Hawaii?
Commercially packaged foods are allowed to be transported from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland. For information on transporting fruits and vegetables, contact USDA Inspection Offices listed above or link to the USDA Fact Sheet above.
Is it illegal to take shells from Hawaii?
Collecting beach glass and shells is still allowed. But if you're collecting shells for the purposes of commercial activity, a Commercial Marine License is required per HRS §189-2,3 and Hawai'i Administrative Rule §13-74-20.
Can we carry fruits in check in baggage?
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags within the continental United States. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.
Can I bring fruits back from Hawaii?
Passengers flying from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. mainland cannot take most fresh fruits and vegetables due to the risk of spreading invasive plant pests. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.
Can you take fruit on a plane in Europe?
If your flight is within Europe, you can bring fruits and veggies and even plants as long as they're grown in a European country and are free from pests or disease. You can also bring meat and dairy products provided they're for your personal use.