Why can't you take fruit out of Hawaii?

That's because these items could harbor a dangerous stowaway—an invasive pest or disease. Just one piece of fruit or a single plant that is carrying an invasive pest or disease could lead to millions of dollars in damage, expensive eradication efforts, lost trade revenue, and higher food prices.

Can I bring fruits back from Hawaii?

USDA prohibits you to bring in a lot of items into Hawaii but also prevents you from bringing them back to the mainland. Items that are prohibited include most fresh fruits and vegetables and certain types of plants and flowers.

Can you bring pineapple back from Hawaii?

For the most part, we will accept one pre-packaged box of pineapples or treated papayas, per paid passenger, free of charge (subject to space availability) on flights departing from Hawaii to the North America. The box must not exceed 10 lbs in weight and must be pre-agriculture inspected.

Can you take fruit from one Hawaiian island to another?

Per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations, certain fruits, vegetables, plants, and flowers are prohibited in carryon items when traveling between Hawaiian Islands.

Can you bring food back from Hawaii?

FOOD PRODUCTS

Commercially packaged foods are allowed to be transported from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland. For information on transporting fruits and vegetables, contact USDA Inspection Offices listed above or link to the USDA Fact Sheet above.

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What foods can I bring home from Hawaii?

Which fruit is prohibited to leave Hawaii?

RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ITEMS:

Pineapple and bromeliad plants and fruits. Passion fruit plants and seeds. Cruciferous root vegetables (radish, turnip, daikon, horseradish, rutabaga)

Can I take mango from Hawaii to mainland?

Shipping or mailing most fresh fruits and vegetables from Hawaii to the continental United States is prohibited due to the risk of introducing certain invasive plant pests and diseases. However, there are a few exceptions. Fresh pineapple and coconut are permitted after inspection.

Can you take bananas home from Hawaii?

If you plan to Island hop, there are rules governing what you can take between the Hawaiian Islands, too. For example, you can't take banana plants or parts (the fruit is OK) from Oahu or North and South Kona to other parts of the state due to a virus. And taro plants can't be taken off Hawaii Island.

Can I bring back a rock from Hawaii?

Packing a few lava rocks or a handful of sand for a remarkable keepsake is harmless, right? Not so. Possessing or removing any natural mineral is illegal and could cost you some hefty fines. Hawaii is big on the preservation of natural resources.

What Cannot be brought back from Hawaii?

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) prohibits or restricts the entry of many agricultural products from Hawaii into the U.S. mainland, including most fresh fruits and vegetables and certain types of plants and flowers.

What should you not do in Hawaii?

Can I bring a lei back from Hawaii?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits certain items, including some flowers used in Hawaiian leis, from entering the U.S. mainland to protect against harmful plant pests.

Can you bring avocados back from Hawaii?

*If you are flying from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. mainland, you cannot bring most fresh fruits and vegetables on board.

Can you take coffee home from Hawaii?

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows travelers to bring coffee grounds and beans on domestic U.S. flights either in a carry-on or check-in baggage. The TSA generally allows transporting commercially packaged foods from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, even through air travel.

Why are fruits not allowed across the border?

Almost all fresh fruits and vegetables (whole or cut) are prohibited from entering the United States because of the potential pest and disease risks to American agriculture. This includes fresh fruits or vegetables given to you on your airplane or cruise ship.

Can I bring a banana on a plane from Hawaii?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags within the continental United States.

What food can I bring back from Oahu?

What souvenirs should I bring back from Hawaii?

Do they give you leis when you get off the plane in Hawaii?

Lei greetings are not free, and they don't happen automatically when you disembark from your flight – you need to plan ahead. A lay in Hawaii can be arranged right at the airport when you arrive, and there are a number of companies that will perform a Hawaiian lei greeting with “Aloha!”.

What does throwing a lei on the water mean?

Throwing a Lei

A funeral lei is often left somewhere meaningful to honor the departed person. Many times, the lei is left in a place that was important to the person who passed. Another way to honor the deceased is to throw the lei into the ocean* in remembrance of the person who has passed.

How much does it cost to get lei in Hawaii?

It will cost between $35-$50 per person

If you want a deluxe lei or a lei made of kukui nuts, this may change the price as well. If you book your greeting along with a shuttle to your airport, it'll probably run about $15 to $25 for the add-on.

What should you not say in Hawaii?

1) Don't Say You're from America

Hawaii is not a stand-alone country. It may be far away from the mainland, but Hawaii is part of the United States of America. The island territory became the 50th State of the U.S. on August 21, 1959. Instead, you can say that you are from the mainland.

What is considered rude in Hawaii?

Drive slow and do not honk your horn unless it's an emergency, it's considered really rude. And if you're driving on a narrow road and see a local behind you, it's polite to pull over and let them pass you.

How do I not look like a tourist in Hawaii?