Quick Answer
⚠️ Juice is considered a liquid by TSA.
✅ In carry-on, containers must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or smaller inside your quart-sized liquids bag.
✅ Juice for infants/toddlers is exempt from the limit if declared.
✅ Larger bottles are allowed only in checked luggage or if purchased after security.
Details
- Carry-on (regular juice):
- Must be in containers ≤ 3.4 oz inside your liquids bag.
- Larger bottles not permitted through security.
- Carry-on (baby/toddler juice):
- Exempt from the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
- Larger containers are permitted but must be declared for separate screening.
- After security:
- Full-size juice bottles bought at airport shops or duty-free can be taken onboard.
- Checked luggage:
- Any size juice containers allowed.
- Pack tightly sealed to avoid leaks.
- International flights:
- Customs may restrict fresh fruit juices — especially unpasteurized types.
TSA Juice Rules Summary
| Juice Type | Carry-On | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Juice ≤ 3.4 oz | ✅ Allowed (quart bag) | ✅ Allowed |
| Juice > 3.4 oz | ❌ Not allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Baby/toddler juice (any size) | ✅ Allowed (exempt, must declare) | ✅ Allowed |
| Duty-free juice (sealed) | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
Gotchas / Common Issues
- ✈️ Baby exemption: Juice for infants is allowed in larger amounts if declared.
- ✈️ Spill risk: Juice boxes or bottles may leak → pack inside zip bags.
- ✈️ Customs bans: Fresh juices (especially citrus) may be banned abroad due to agriculture rules.
- ✈️ Alternative: Bring powdered or concentrate packets and mix with water after security.