We are going to Hawaii for Christmas. Some friends there would like for us to bring a little Florida beach sand to her, approximately 5 lbs. Will the TSA allow this to go in the luggage underneath?
2007-12-21 09:21:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
I have brought sand home a couple of times and haven't had problems. I haven't brought 5pounds but as long as you put it in your checked luggage(underneath), I don't think they will have a problem.
Just try it, it's sand so you didn't spend any money on it if you have to throw it away ;)
Have fun!!~~~~~~~~~~
2007-12-21 09:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why would someone who lives in an island state want Florida beach sand? That just sounds stupid to me. I can't stand it when I see people here taking our sand -- if everyone who visited did that, what would be left for residents and future visitors? There is a saying: Take only pictures...leave only footprints. That should apply everywhere, not just Hawaii. Be respectful and don't take anything off the beaches that you didn't bring there yourself.
2007-12-23 16:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by aloha.girl59 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You won't have a problem with TSA but you may have a problem with the USDA when you arrive in Hawaii. Hawaii has very strict agriculture rules and laws that prohibit certain things to arrive in Hawaii without being inspected. Such as fruits, vegetables, plants, soil and sand as they may contain harmful things for Hawaii's environment.
2007-12-21 13:58:06 · answer #3 · answered by Sean 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I think so, if you have it in a plastic baggie so that it doesn't leak out of your bag and cause alarm resulting in a search of the bag's contents. Even if they find it, the worst they can do is throw it away.
2007-12-21 09:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by MadeYouReadThis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't bring it in your luggage, but you can bring it in your shoes!
2007-12-21 09:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by TERRYTOONS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just sand, I don't see why not. As long as it is not on carry on luggae you should be fine.
2007-12-21 09:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not a porblem
2007-12-21 09:30:23 · answer #7 · answered by Tommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might mistake it for gun powder and tase you, just don't yell " DON'T TASE ME BRO!"
2007-12-22 04:57:08 · answer #8 · answered by Barbara F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shouldn't be a problem
2007-12-23 06:16:19 · answer #9 · answered by Shop-o-holic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋