Where does this rule come from?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection states it in Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage.”

How does United States compare with other countries on cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food), 9 limit it and 11 let it through. United States is among the more permissive.

How much Cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) can I bring into United States?

Allowed

You can bring Cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) into United States without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule Transportation Security Administration

Questions about Cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) in United States

Do I have to declare cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) at United States customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) in United States?: Under 19 CFR 148.102, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under 19 CFR 148.18, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed. Under 19 U.S.C. 1497: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed.
Can I post or ship cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) to United States instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) out of United States?: United States publishes no separate rule for taking cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the United States limit for cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: U.S. Customs and Border Protection states it in Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage.”
How does United States compare with other countries on cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food), 9 limit it and 11 let it through. United States is among the more permissive.

Related items

Accompanied cash Accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) Alcohol and alcoholic beverages above 22% vol (or undenatured ethyl alcohol 80% vol and over)

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Other items in this group

Duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit Perfume and toilet water Skincare and make-up products