Can I bring matchbook favors out of the country?

[classadiva]

For some reason, my FI asked that we have personalized matchbook boxes for the wedding so I ordered some...I just realized however, am I allowed to pack these and bring these to the Bahamas? Does anyone know?

[Princess402]

I don't see why not... I mean not in your carry-on of course, but I don't know why it would be a problem in your checked luggage.

[JanineA]

Quite a few ladies did monogrammed matchbook favors. I think as long as it is in your checked bags you are good to go.

[JENISE]

Oh man. I hope it's not a problem as I'm doing the same thing! I don't think it should be an issue as long is its in your "checked" bag and not your carry on. I'd put them in a ziplock bag to and make sure it's not around anything that can "stike" it. That would be bad. lol

[lorijfletcher]

I thought it might be a problem because aren't they are technically "flammable". Don't they ask you that when you check a bag??

[classadiva]

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Originally Posted by lorijfletcher I thought it might be a problem because aren't they are technically "flammable". Don't they ask you that when you check a bag??

Lori...this is what I was thinking....I will have to check into it. This might be a case where folks simply check them with no issue since it seems as you ladies say other brides have done it. Thanks!!

[Maybeachbride]

good point!  i am goign to look into this too!

[missroxy]

iiiish I hope it's ok ?!?! Just ordered ours  

[acd8809]

Originally Posted by missroxy 

 

iiiish I hope it's ok ?!?! Just ordered ours  

I was researching this topic a short while ago and taking notes because I was interested in taking sparklers and matchboxes to Mexico, too.  I do not remember all the websites I perused, but somewhere along the line I came to the conclusion that the answer would be "NO."

 

Here is what I have written down in my research notes:  The following flammable items are NOT permitted to be packed in your checked baggage:  Matches, torches, lighter fluid, fireworks, sparklers, and spray paint.  Gel-type candles are okay to pack in checked bags only.

 

I don't know if you are allowed to pack matchboxes in your carry-on luggage????

 

Also, anything that says "Made in China" is  NOT allowed into Mexico due to the  Mexican embargo against China.  That is going to present a problem, since most items seem to be maufactured in China nowadays! 

 

If you or anyone finds out differently, please let me know...  Perhaps I have misinterpreted some of the prohibited items, but I would rather err on the side of caution.

 

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[breeo]

I rang the airline and they said in checked baggage matches are ok.