Prohibited Items
According “The Ministry of Agriculture” from Bahamas, guests are not allowed to bring flowers , plants , food , pets , into the country without a permit: https://bahfsabahamas.com/
Bahamas Customs Limitations: https://www.bahamascustoms.gov.bs/visitor-info/arriving/
US Limitation: General Rules for importing into the U.S.
- Declare everything: You must tell customs officers about any food, plant, or animal products you carry, even if you think they are allowed. Declaring items prevents fines, even if an officer decides the item cannot enter.
- Fresh produce: Almost all fresh fruits and vegetables are banned to prevent the spread of harmful plant pests and diseases.
- Meats and animal products: Most meat, poultry, and meat-based products (fresh, cooked, dried, or vacuum-packed) are prohibited from entering the country.
- Coolers and ice: While transportation rules allow food and ice packs in coolers through security checkpoints, the contents inside must still follow strict agricultural import laws.
Check the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for specific rules on individual food items before you travel : https://www.aphis.usda.gov/traveling-with-ag-products/another-country
Guests are prohibited to carry or check in any of the following items:
Weapons
Cutting instruments
Explosives
Flammable items
Narcotic drugs
- Liquor, liqeur or other derivatives with alcohol.