Insulin → United States

Personal supplies with prescription generally permitted

Details

The US allows travelers to bring personal insulin supplies with a valid prescription. TSA permits insulin, syringes, and pump supplies through security with notification. Insulin does not need to be in the 3-1-1 liquids bag. Keep medication and devices together for easy inspection. In the reverse direction (taking insulin out of United States): allowed — Insulin may be exported from United States freely for personal use with prescription documentation; the practical constraints are cold-chain and needles.

Quantity limit

Personal supply

Documentation required

• Prescription
• Doctor's letter recommended

Legal reference

FDA personal importation policy, TSA medical exemption

Leaving with this item

Insulin may be exported from United States freely for personal use with prescription documentation; the practical constraints are cold-chain and needles.

Practical advice

No special procedure is required for personal quantities of insulin arriving in United States. Quantities above duty-free allowances must still be declared. Verify current limits with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Customs authority

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) · https://www.cbp.gov