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¿Se puede llevar Biological Specimens (Non-Infectious) en un avión?

Medicamentos y salud

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Mano: ⚠ LIMITADO Bodega: ✓ SÍ

Sí, con restricciones — puedes llevar biological specimens (non-in en cabina siguiendo los límites de seguridad. Non-infectious specimens only.

  • · Non-infectious specimens only
  • · Preservative must be ethanol/formaldehyde solution <10%
  • · Total liquid in outer packaging ≤ 1 liter

Normativas por autoridad de seguridad

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Mano:

LIMITADO

Max 30 ml preservative per container (3-1-1 applies).

Bodega:

Allowed under 49 CFR 175.10(a)(20) hazmat rules.

Rule conditions: Non-infectious specimens onlyPreservative must be ethanol/formaldehyde solution <10%Total liquid in outer packaging ≤ 1 liter

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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Equipaje de mano: Max 30 ml preservative per container (3-1-1 applies).

Equipaje facturado: Allowed under 49 CFR 175.10(a)(20) hazmat rules.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Biological Specimens (non-infectious) in a carry-on?

Max 30 ml preservative per container (3-1-1 applies).

Can you pack Biological Specimens (non-infectious) in checked luggage?

Allowed under 49 CFR 175.10(a)(20) hazmat rules.

Can I bring biological specimens (non-infectious) on an airplane?

Max 30 ml preservative per container (3-1-1 applies). In checked bags: Allowed under 49 CFR 175.10(a)(20) hazmat rules.

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