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🥑 Avocado

Rules differ by region: Australia and New Zealand require all fresh fruit to be declared at biosecurity. Avocados are generally permitted after inspection when brought in commercially sealed packaging, but fresh fruit from certain countries may be refused.

💼 Cabin bag

Yes

Permitted. Solid fruit, no liquid restrictions. Declare at US customs on international arrivals.

✈️ Hold (checked)

Yes

Permitted. Declare at customs on international arrivals.

💡 Tip: Whole avocados are solid fruit and not subject to the liquid rule. They can go in carry-on or checked baggage. Australia and New Zealand have strict biosecurity rules — declare all fresh fruit.

Common questions

A whole avocado is a solid fruit — not subject to the liquid rule. However, guacamole and avocado paste are gels and subject to the 100ml rule.

Fresh avocados are generally prohibited when importing into Australia. You must declare them at biosecurity. Commercially sealed or processed avocado products may be permitted after inspection.

Yes. On domestic flights there are no customs or biosecurity restrictions on fresh fruit.

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

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