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U.S. DOT Screening & Customs Rules

U.S. Department of Transportation • Jurisdiction: United States

Administers the Air Carrier Access Act (14 CFR Part 382), protecting the rights of travelers with medical equipment, service animals, and assistive devices.

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Official Rules Issued by U.S. DOT

Air Carrier Access Act Mobility & Medical Protection

Verified 2026-08-01

Assistive medical devices (CPAPs, POCs, crutches, wheelchairs) do not count toward airline carry-on baggage limits and cannot be charged baggage fees.

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Sample Catalog Items Governed by U.S. DOT

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These items fall directly under U.S. DOT security checkpoints or border entry requirements. Click any item for the complete cabin vs checked verdict:

Medicine / Pills Zepbound (tirzepatide) Vitamins & Supplements Creatine / Protein Powder Digital Thermometer Contact Lens Solution CBD Oil Marijuana / Weed / THC Eye Drops EpiPen / Auto-Injector Inhaler Oxygen Concentrator (POC) Breast Pump Insulin & Diabetes Supplies CPAP Machine Contact Lenses & Solution