☕ Coffee (ground / beans)

Dry coffee — whether ground or whole bean — has no security restrictions and will pass through without any issue. It is not a liquid, gel, or restricted item, and screeners will not pull it for additional inspection based on the item itself. You can carry as much as you like in carry-on or checked baggage from a security standpoint.

Australia and New Zealand require all plant-based products — including coffee — to be declared at customs on arrival. Failing to declare it could result in a fine. This is a customs declaration requirement, not a security restriction, and does not affect whether you can bring it on the plane. Simply mark it on your arrival card and a customs officer will decide whether to inspect or clear it.

Dense ground coffee can occasionally appear as a solid mass on an X-ray scanner, which may prompt a screener to do a secondary check such as an explosive trace detection swab. This is a routine precaution and does not mean coffee is restricted. Keeping coffee in its original sealed packaging helps screeners identify it quickly.

There is no weight or quantity limit imposed by security for dry coffee in carry-on or checked baggage. The only practical limits are your airline's carry-on weight allowance and any customs rules at your destination country. If you are bringing a significant quantity as a gift or for resale, check the import rules for your destination.