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🍽️ Canned food

💼 Cabin bag

Depends

Treated as a liquid/gel. Max 100ml (3.4oz) in your quart-sized clear bag. Most cans exceed this — check them.

✈️ Hold (checked)

Yes

Permitted. Declare meat/fish products at US customs.

💡 Tip: Canned food in carry-on is treated as a liquid/gel by most security authorities. Cans over 100ml must go in checked baggage. Declare canned meat and fish at Australian and NZ biosecurity.

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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