Traveling to and from Foreign Countries

To find out what agricultural commodities are allowed to be transported to and from Hawaii and foreign countries, please contact the USDA Inspection Offices:

  • Honolulu, Oahu: (808) 834-3240
  • Kahului, Maui: (808) 877–5261
  • Lihue, Kauai: (808) 632-2505
  • Hilo, Island of Hawaii: (808) 933–9040
  • Kona, Island of Hawaii: (808) 326–1252

USDA “Don’t Pack A Pest” database for information on importing specific agricultural products into the U.S.: https://www.dontpackapest.com/Can-I-Bring-It

USDA inspection video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlV4TS3ApLM

For information on transporting animals to foreign countries, link to the following USDA websites:  https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/index.shtml

USDA Import & Exporting Animals webpage

FOOD PRODUCTS AND HANDICRAFT ITEMS:

Food products and handicraft items from foreign countries are regulated by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency:  https://help.cbp.gov/

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Offices:

  • Honolulu International Airport: (808) 237-4600
  • Honolulu Port Office: (808) 356-4100
  • Kahului, Maui: (808) 877-6013
  • Lihue. Kauai:  (808) 237-4601 ext. 0
  • Hilo, Hawaii: (808) 933-6975
  • Kona, Hawaii:  (808) 334-1850

 

EXPORTING ANIMALS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Exporting animals to foreign countries is regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Veterinary Services.

  • Honolulu – (808) 838-2854