Banned products at airports: Authorities have issued instructions regarding the list of items prohibited in check-in or cabin baggage during air travel between India and UAE. Passengers are advised to follow the instructions given by the airport, customs and civil aviation authorities. Some of the items that are allowed in checked baggage may not be allowed in cabin baggage. Some of the items prohibited in baggage are:
These products cannot be carried in bags
Ghee: Ghee and butter cannot be carried in cabin luggage as they fall under the category of liquids. They are considered aerosols and gels and no more than 100 ml of ghee is allowed. However, passengers can carry up to five kg of ghee in check-in baggage. But, it is important to read and understand the instructions of airline companies and airports as some of them do not allow ghee in baggage. You can check the list of banned items on their respective websites.
Pickles: Except chilli pickles, other pickles can be carried in both check-in and cabin baggage. Chilli pickle is not allowed in cabin baggage.
Copra: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) of the Indian Civil Aviation has included copra or desiccated coconut in the list of banned items in March 2022. Passengers cannot carry copra in their check-in baggage.
e cigarette: E-cigarettes are neither permitted in check-in baggage nor in cabin baggage.
Spices: Whole spices or spice powders cannot be carried in cabin luggage. However, these are allowed to be carried in check in baggage as per BCAS instructions.
You can avail these products by payment
During your trip to Dubai, you will have to carry many products for which you will have to pay first. The list includes plants, fertilizers, medicines, medical devices, books, cosmetics, transmission and wireless devices, alcoholic beverages, personal care products, e-cigarettes and electronic hookahs.
You can get more information about this from the websites of airports or airline companies. Travelers should be aware of the customs regulations of the cities or countries where they disembark. The UAE Federal Customs Authority has also released a list of banned items.
