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🍁 Maple syrup

✋ Hand luggage

Depends

Liquid. Max 100ml (3.4oz) in your 1-litre clear bag. Standard bottles too large — check them.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted. Wrap to prevent leakage.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: Maple syrup is a liquid and subject to the 100ml carry-on rule. Standard bottles (250ml–1L) must be checked. Buy miniature 50ml bottles for carry-on or check the full-size bottle.

Maple syrup rules by country

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

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold
🇺🇸United States
Depends
Yes
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Depends
Yes
🇪🇺Europe
Depends
Yes
🇦🇪UAE
Depends
Yes
🇦🇺Australia
Depends
Depends
🇧🇷Brazil
Depends
Yes
🇨🇦Canada
Depends
Yes
🇨🇳China
Depends
Yes
🇮🇳India
Depends
Yes
🇮🇱Israel
Depends
Yes
🇲🇽Mexico
Depends
Yes
🇳🇿New Zealand
Depends
Depends
🇷🇺Russia
Depends
Yes
🇿🇦South Africa
Depends
Yes

Common questions

Only if the bottle is 100ml or under. Standard bottles (250ml–1L) exceed the limit and must be checked or left behind.

It can. Seal the lid with tape, place in a ziplock bag, and pack it upright in the centre of your suitcase surrounded by clothes.

Some countries (Australia, New Zealand) require you to declare food products. Commercially sealed maple syrup is generally permitted after inspection.

Based on official United States security guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.

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