Coffee (Ground/Beans)
Ground coffee and coffee beans are solid food with no liquid restriction in carry-on or checked bags.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. Ground coffee and whole beans are a solid food, not a liquid or powder subject to special screening rules, and can be packed in any quantity in carry-on.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction in checked baggage.
Special instructions
Brewed liquid coffee (e.g., in a thermos) is treated as a liquid and follows the 3-1-1 rule instead — this entry covers dry beans/grounds only.
FAQ
- Does ground coffee need to go in the liquids bag?
- No — dry ground coffee and whole beans are a solid food and are not subject to the 3-1-1 liquids rule. Brewed liquid coffee in a thermos, however, is treated as a liquid.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-29
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.