Is peanut butter allowed through customs?

Canned and Packaged Goods If you're flying, jarred liquids or soft textures, including peanut butter, must meet the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rule of 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less, otherwise you'll have to check your bag or part with your souvenir.



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Because the TSA considers the nut spread a liquid, plane passengers must limit the amount they bring in their carry-ons. Like all other liquids, passengers are limited to 3.4 oz or less of peanut butter in their carry-on bag, but can also put the snack in their checked baggage.

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Like fruits and vegetables, animal byproducts are heavily regulated, and you will need to check the rules carefully before bringing them across the border. Several dairy products are always allowed, including butter, powdered milk in baking mixes, milk products to feed infants, etc.

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You must declare all food products. Failure to declare food products can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties.

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Jar of peanut butter
Peanut butter may seem like a safe item since it's food, but the TSA considers it a liquid, so you're restricted to anything less than 3.4oz/100 ml allowed. You can still bring in jars, but it'll have to be less than the allowed limit.

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Passengers can still bring nut products onboard themselves. Peanuts are not served onboard or included in meals. Food may not have been produced in a nut-free environment, however. Other nuts may be served to passengers as snacks.

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Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials. Anything that possesses and/or is capable of possessing and/or emitting a conspicuous and/or offensive odour. Other dangerous articles such as magnetized materials, offensive or irritating materials.

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Foods you can't pack in your carry-on
Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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Like all other liquids, passengers are limited to 3.4 oz or less of peanut butter in their carry-on bag, but can also put the snack in their checked baggage.

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From countries outside the EU You cannot bring in: meat or meat products. milk or milk-based products, except powdered infant milk, infant food or special food (including pet food) needed for medical reasons.

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Food. You can carry cakes, fruit, vegetables, sandwiches and all solid foods in your hand baggage. However, foods in sauces or with a high liquid content (such as sauces, pastes, soups and stews) cannot come through security. The size of container must not exceed 100ml, regardless of the amount contained inside.

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All travelers entering the United States are REQUIRED to DECLARE meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, soil, animals, as well as plant and animal products (including soup or soup products) they may be carrying. The declaration must cover all items carried in checked baggage, carry-on luggage, or in a vehicle.

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