Can I bring Chopsticks in my carry-on?

Yes — Chopsticks is allowed in carry-on bags in all countries we cover. Permitted. No restrictions.

Can I bring Chopsticks in checked baggage?

Yes — Chopsticks is permitted in checked baggage in all countries we cover. Permitted.

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✋ Hand luggage

Yes

Permitted. No restrictions.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: Chopsticks are permitted in carry-on and checked baggage everywhere. Wooden, bamboo, metal and lacquered chopsticks are all fine.

Chopsticks rules by country

How carry-on and checked-bag rules for chopsticks compare across the 14 countries we cover.

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold

🇺🇸United States(TSA)

Yes

🇬🇧United Kingdom(CAA)

Yes

🇪🇺Europe(EASA)

Yes

🇦🇪UAE(GCAA)

Yes

🇦🇺Australia(CASA)

Yes

🇧🇷Brazil(ANAC)

Yes

🇨🇦Canada(CATSA)

Yes

🇨🇳China(CAAC)

Yes

🇮🇳India(DGCA)

Yes

🇮🇱Israel(CAAI)

Yes

🇲🇽Mexico(DGAC)

Yes

🇳🇿New Zealand(NZCAA)

Yes

🇷🇺Russia(Rosaviatsia)

Yes

🇿🇦South Africa(SACAA)

Yes

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Common questions

Yes. Chopsticks of all materials — bamboo, wood, metal, lacquered — are permitted in carry-on with no restrictions.

No. Metal chopsticks are not classified as weapons or sharp objects and are permitted in carry-on everywhere.

Yes. Chopstick cases (including ones with a cleaning cloth or small fork) are permitted with no restrictions.