Carrying paint to the USA

warrior of the north · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:49 pm

Is it allowed to bring paint to the USA for a holiday?? It wil ofcourse be in my bagage. I hope you guys know the answer.

Thanks!

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:55 pm

Check the rules applying in the country of origin, the airline itself, and what the US authorities rules are on the subject.
I would not recommend it.

Erunion · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:28 pm

You also have to worry about changes in air pressure, which can cause bottles/pots to leak or explode, so be very careful. It's be a shame to open your baggage and find everything covered in paint!

Sithious · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:29 pm

You will have more trouble getting it on when you try to go home. They don't like liquids in containers in any amount, even soap, shampoo and stuff like that is restricted in amount. it may suck, but you are better off not bringing it.

warrior of the north · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:43 pm

Thank you very much for the advise guys! I guess I won't bring my paint

But better safe than sorry!

Minimal Monkey Saddle · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:55 pm **Posts:** 463

I had a load of Vallejo paints in a tupperware container inside my checked luggage last time I flew to America and had no problems.

Imladris96 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 22, 2014 4:15 am

Yeah on board you are limited to 100 mls but check in luggage you should be fine.

LordoftheBrownRing · **Posted:** Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:07 pm

Listen Ive traveled internationally half a dozen times. You can bring your paint. Pack it very safely though so it doesnt get damaged. The damage would be from smashing and nothing else.

The only things you cant bring are like aerosol weapons etc. And if you bring it in a carry on you can fill certain amounts inside plastic baggies for America. Not so sure for your rules. But generally put it in your suitcase no big deal.

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