No powder to be carried in hand luggage
Coffee lovers take note. Ground coffee needs to be in checked luggage.
Travelers to the United States from the Dominican Republic should be aware that as of 30 June 2018, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States will implement new requirements for the carriage of powders in hand luggage on international flights to the United States. The substances need to be placed in checked bags.
The TSA announced that the restrictions are:
1.) Powder-like substances are described as fine dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing or disintegration of a solid substance (i.e. flour, sugar, ground coffee, spices, powdered milk and cosmetics).
2.) Powders are described as fine particles such as coffee, sugar, ground coffee, spices, powdered milk and cosmetics.
3.) Certain powders will be exempt from secondary screening, including baby formula, medically necessary powders and human remains.
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en…trictions.html
Source: DR1, nytimes
June 27, 2018
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