Question 1

Can I bring Fresh fruit in my hand luggage?

Accepted Answer

United States (TSA): No security restrictions. Note: US customs rules restrict importing certain fruits from abroad — declare any fruit at arrival. — United Kingdom (CAA): No security restrictions. Biosecurity rules restrict importing fruit from outside the UK/EU. — Europe (EASA): No security restrictions. Free movement within EU. Strict biosecurity rules apply for fruit from outside the EU. — UAE (GCAA): No security restrictions. UAE biosecurity (Abu Dhabi Food Safety Authority) has rules for importing certain fresh produce — declare at customs on arrival. — Australia (CASA): Security allows it, but Australian biosecurity laws require all fresh fruit to be declared on arrival — most items will be confiscated at the border. — Brazil (ANAC): No security restrictions. Brazilian biosecurity rules require fresh fruit and produce to be declared at customs on arrival. — Canada (CATSA): No security restrictions. Some fruit may need to be declared at Canadian customs on arrival. — China (CAAC): No security restrictions. Chinese customs biosecurity rules restrict importing certain fresh fruits — declare at customs on arrival. — India (DGCA): No security restrictions. Indian biosecurity rules apply to certain fresh produce on arrival. — Israel (CAAI): No security restrictions. Biosecurity rules restrict importing certain fruit from abroad. — Mexico (DGAC): No security restrictions. Mexican customs rules restrict importing certain fruits — declare any fresh produce on arrival. — New Zealand (NZCAA): Security allows it, but New Zealand biosecurity laws are among the world's strictest — all fresh fruit must be declared on arrival and is very likely to be confiscated at the border. — Russia (Rosaviatsia): No security restrictions. Russian biosecurity rules restrict importing certain fresh produce from abroad. — South Africa (SACAA): No security restrictions. Biosecurity rules restrict importing certain fresh produce from abroad.

Question 2

Can I put Fresh fruit in my checked bag?

Accepted Answer

United States (TSA): Permitted by security. Declare at customs on international arrivals. — United Kingdom (CAA): Permitted by security. Biosecurity rules apply for non-UK/EU arrivals. — Europe (EASA): Permitted. Biosecurity rules apply for arrivals from outside the EU. — UAE (GCAA): Permitted by security. Declare restricted fresh produce at UAE customs on arrival. — Australia (CASA): Permitted by security, but must be declared at Australian customs. Confiscation likely. — Brazil (ANAC): Permitted by security. Declare fresh produce at Brazilian customs on international arrivals. — Canada (CATSA): Permitted. Declare restricted fruit at customs on arrival. — China (CAAC): Permitted by security. Declare fresh produce at Chinese customs on international arrivals. — India (DGCA): Permitted by security. Declare restricted fresh produce at Indian customs on arrival. — Israel (CAAI): Permitted by security. Biosecurity rules apply for non-Israeli arrivals. — Mexico (DGAC): Permitted. Declare fresh fruit at Mexican customs on arrival. — New Zealand (NZCAA): Permitted by security, but must be declared at NZ customs. Confiscation is very likely. — Russia (Rosaviatsia): Permitted by security. Declare restricted fresh produce at Russian customs on international arrivals. — South Africa (SACAA): Permitted by security. Declare restricted fresh produce at South African customs on arrival.

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