Customs Regulations On Items Coming Aboard Flights

Customs regulations on items coming aboard flights


The Transportation Safety Administration as of September of 2006 has issued a rule that certain things can’t be taken on flights to foreign nations especially Asia since that part of the world is also fallen to a high concentration of crime and other illegal activities. Customs are on high alert to specific places in the world including Asia. The TSA had made adjustments to their ban on liquid, gel, and aerosol meaning that they had to be in 3 ounce or smaller containers packed in the same size plastic container when being packed into someone’s luggage. So that meant that anyone who traveled to Asia had to check their own luggage before even traveling so they wouldn’t have any of their possessions possibly being confiscated. The thing was that they still had faced having stuff confiscated anyway no matter how hard they checked everything. It was September 11th that changed the face of customs and airport security for many who traveled on international flights to Asia and the only thing that’s not being stopped that was baby formula, breast milk, prescription and over the counter medications and other items of personal use for health and medicinal purposes.

It was explained according to the TSA website that the current rules were implemented after having conducted extensive research and understanding current security threats. These were created to help air travelers to be able to have essential toiletries and hygiene products and explained that travelers who needed to carry larger quantities of their toiletries that they should pack it with their luggage and check them with the airline. This was to ensure the health and safety of not only the flight crew, but the other passengers themselves to keep the security risk low by not having passengers to carry large amounts of personal effects for cosmetic and hygiene purposes. Travelers are also advised to inform the security guard at checkpoint of the items in that person’s possession. There are 6 stipulations that the TSA allow certain items such as carrying juice or formula for a child or baby, all medications (prescription and over the counter), items that are used for cosmetic reasons after surgery such as a masectomy prosthesis, or any bras with saline or gel padding, and gels used for cooling down items like medical stuff like liquid nutrition (i.e. Boost, Ensure, Jevity) or insulin for those who are diabetic.

Passengers are advised to pack such items in zipped bags and inform security of the items so that it’s not confiscated or removed for being not allowed when you need to have it and also present to security at the x-ray counter since these items will be subjected to further inspection. You should also check out the links they have for the 311 on what you can bring and other important information that’s needed to make your travel plans less of a hassle and for you to get through customs and security with little to no problems.