Items from Hawaii that travelers may NOT bring to the U.S. mainland: Fresh fruits and vegetables, except for those listed above as permitted. Berries of any kind, including whole fresh coffee berries (aka, coffee cherries) and sea grapes. Cactus plants or cactus plant parts.

13 Must Buy Best Hawaiian Souvenirs

1. Ukulele. A huge symbol of Hawaiian entertainment resides in the little wooden instrument called the Ukulele.
2. Hawaiian Lei Necklaces.
3. Jewelry From Hawaii.
4. Kona Coffee.
5. Pineapple Wine.
6. Tropical Fruit Jams.
7. Koa Wood Souvenirs.
8. Hawaiian Macadamia Nuts.

16 Hawaiian Products To Bring Home from Honolulu

• Flower Lei. Fresh, fragrant and delicate, there could not be more delightful experience than to get or give a classic Hawaiian icon.
• Koa Accessories.
• Hawaiian Jewelry.
• Hawaiian Print Fabric.
• Black Pearls.
• Macadamia Nut Oil.
• Ukulele.
• Koloa Rum.

Since last year, masks have been required by State law in all public places in Hawaii. However, on May 25, 2021 the State amended the law so masks are no longer required outdoors (whether or not you have been vaccinated). Details here. Compliance is expected of both residents and visitors.

To find out what else you can bring from Hawaii, please visit the US Dept of Agriculture Website. Coconut or Pineapple, or treated fruit, such as papaya, abiu, atemoya, banana, curry leaf, and lychee. For example: Pineapples in good condition are allowed on the plane.

The TSA’s Stance on Fruits and Vegetables In general, the TSA has no problem with passengers packing fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables in either carry-on or checked bags. In checked luggage, these foods are no problem and are generally allowed in any quantity.

Citrus and pulpy fruits from Florida and Puerto Rico, due to the presence of the Caribbean fruit fly, are a no-no. If you can prove that your orange is actually from California, or that it was subject to fumigation, then it’s welcome in the state of Hawaii.

Yes, if you are boarding a flight in the continental United States*, you can bring pineapples through airport security in your carry-on baggage. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows both whole and cut-up pineapple to pass through airport security.

Q: Can I take Hawaii-grown food home with me, such as pineapples? A: Certain fruits, vegetables and flowers are allowed for export, but they must be agriculturally approved. You can find boxed pineapple and other goods in retail shops throughout Hawaii. You CANNOT pick fruit or flowers in Hawaii and take them home.

Hawaii pineapple production declined in the 1980s as Dole and Del Monte relocated much of their acreage elsewhere in the world, primarily due to high U.S. labor and land costs. Dole closed down the entirety of its Lanai pineapple operations in 1992, while Del Monte harvested its final Hawaii crop in 2008.

Beside above, can you buy pineapples at Honolulu airport? You do not need to purchase pineapples at the airport or at the Dole Plantation. Unlike papayas, which require certification and treatment with gas, with pineapples you’re free to shop around for the best quality and price and bring them in your carry-on bags.

It is illegal to take sand from Hawaii beaches, state Department of Land and Natural Resources spokeswoman Deborah Ward said. The law contains a limited number of exceptions that do not include personal or commercial sales. Fines for illegally collecting Hawaii sand can reach upward of $100,000.