US law prohibits the importation of certain agricultural items into the US, including spices, seeds, plants, meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and general food products.
If you are travelling to the US, please be aware of the restrictions on these items before you travel. Your checked baggage will be carefully screened at the United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) pre-clearance facility in Abu Dhabi before you depart.
If your checked baggage is detained by US CBP personnel for not complying with US Customs regulations, there is a high risk that you and your baggage will not be permitted to travel. You may be detained in Abu Dhabi and responsible for any additional costs or expenses associated with you or your baggage reaching the US.
If you fail to comply with US Customs laws, you are subject to civil fines of up to US$1,000 per first-time offense, and larger fines for subsequent offenses or offenses involving commercial quantities.
To avoid any delays or penalties, please carefully check the CBP regulations.
If you do need to carry food items, we recommend carrying them in your cabin baggage. It is mandatory to declare these items and present them for inspection at the USCBP facility at Abu Dhabi Airport.