Cheese Grater
Cheese graters are not allowed in carry-on and must be packed in checked baggage.
Carry-on
Not allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Not allowed. A box grater's cutting edges are treated as a sharp kitchen tool and prohibited in carry-on, similar to a kitchen knife.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. Graters can be packed in checked baggage without restriction.
Special instructions
A small handheld zester with fine, shallow blades is lower-risk but still best packed in checked baggage to avoid officer discretion at the checkpoint.
Related rules
FAQ
- Is a small zester treated the same as a full box grater?
- Both are generally treated as sharp kitchen tools and are best packed in checked baggage, though a fine zester is lower-risk than a full box grater.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.