What you need to know about traveling with supari to the US
Siddhartha Jana
Supari (areca nut) may be restricted while travelling overseas, particularly to the United States, due to its agricultural background and health concerns.
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has severe laws in place for food goods, including supari, with penalties of up to $10,000 for failure to declare them.
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Different airlines have different rules about betel nut carrying; some allow small amounts in checked baggage, while others forbid it completely.
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Due to health dangers, including its link to cancer, and to stop the spread of infections and pests, customs officers may confiscate supari.
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Because of agricultural constraints on imports, raw supari is usually forbidden; however, processed supari might be permitted provided it is appropriately packaged and reported.
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Although they are more likely to be accepted, pre-packaged supari from reliable producers still has to be declared at customs.
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Passengers should adhere to flight regulations, declare all food items, including supari, and maintain records of the product's processing and place of origin.
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Quantity restrictions are enforced by airlines and airport security, and failure to declare supari may result in delays or seizure during security checks.