Let’s say you’re traveling and you buy a delicious bag of exotic coffee beans as a souvenir. Or you can’t live without yourfavorite low-acid coffee只需要把它带到你的假期。当你开始打包行李箱时，你可能想知道：你能在飞机上带咖啡豆吗？
We’ll tell you everything you need to know about coffee beans and airplanes, including packing tips to ensure a smooth trip.
What does the TSA say?
For domestic US flights,according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you can bring coffee beans on a plane in carry-on and checked baggage.
There are a couple of caveats, though. All final decisions fall to the TSA agent checking your bag, so there’s still a chance your coffee beans won’t get through. The TSA recommends packing your bag so that any food (including coffee beans) is labeled and easy to pull out. An agent may ask you to pull the beans out so they can see the rest of your bag better.
Can you bring coffee beans on international flights?
International flights are a little trickier because many countries have rules against bringing in food or plants. These rules are usually meant to protect the country’s native plants, livestock, and agriculture. Bringing seeds, soil, or meat from across the world can introduce new pests that could be very damaging. Your cup of coffee probably isn’t worth destroying an industry or ecosystem, right?
The first thing to do is read the specific requirements for the country you’re entering. Look for an official government website and if you’re unsure, ask a customs agent when you land.
What if you’re entering the US?
Although the US generally doesn’t allow you to bring in meat, plants, soil, seeds, and fresh fruits and vegetables, you can usually bring in coffee. When in doubt, ask a customs officer or fill out a declaration form. The agent may allow you to bring in your coffee anyway.
Here are the current specifics — though you’ll probably want toconfirm on the USDA websitebefore you fly.You can bring an unlimited amount of roasted coffee beans through any US port of entry, but you do need to declare them.
You can bring green coffee beans through any continental US port of entry (any of the contiguous states). But you can’t bring them into Hawaii or Puerto Rico. The amount isn’t limited, but again, you have to declare them at customs.
And what about coffee plants?Coffee cherriescan’t enter the US through any port — because they can carry fruit flies. Andcoffee plantscan’t come into Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
The bottom line? Declare, declare, declare! And if you’re entering through Hawaii or Puerto Rico, you can only bring roasted coffee.
Final Thoughts – Can You Bring Coffee Beans On a Plane?
一般来说，您可以在任何行李中带来烤咖啡。但是，由安全的TSA代理商，所以我们建议让您的豆类组织，标记，并准备退出，以便轻松检查。如果您在国际上旅行，请与您输入的国家/地区进行检查 - 您可能无法携带豆类。如果你正在进入美国，你可以带来烤咖啡 - 以及绿色咖啡豆和咖啡厂，有一些警告。但请务必宣布你带来的任何东西！
Have a great trip — and enjoy your well-traveled coffee beans!
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