Pack according to the consistency
| What you’re packing | Carry-on | Checked bag |
|---|---|---|
| Solid candy or solid chocolate | Allowed. The liquids rule does not set the size of your bag of solid sweets. | Allowed. |
| Liquid or gel candy, syrup, or chocolate spread | Containers of 3.4 fl oz / 100 mL or less, in your quart-sized liquids bag. | Larger containers can go here instead. |
A half-empty large jar still counts as a large container
The carry-on limit applies to the container’s capacity, not just how much is left inside. A jar larger than 100 mL does not qualify because you have eaten most of it. Put larger liquid or gel treats in checked luggage, or leave them behind.
Keep sweets easy to take out
TSA officers may ask you to separate food from your carry-on so they can see the contents clearly on the X-ray. Keep it organized and accessible rather than buried beneath cables and other items.
Bringing Halloween candy home? The useful distinction is solid versus liquid or gel. Do not apply the 100 mL limit to an ordinary bag of solid candy—or assume every sweet gets the same treatment.
Check TSA’s candy rules ↗Scope: U.S. TSA security screening. Destination customs and food-import rules are separate. The TSA officer makes the final decision at the checkpoint.
Checked October 21, 2026. Sources: TSA: Candy and TSA: Liquids, Aerosols & Gels Rule. This guide summarizes those rules; it does not claim TSA approval for the specific candies pictured.
