Barbers, hairdressers or stylists may need to fly with mannequin heads, for those who want to know if it allowed by TSA to fly with mannequin heads the answer is “YES”. TSA allows it. We got this answer directly from TSA support, here are the details.
NOTICE: This article is intended for people traveling from or within the United States of America.In fact, the information I’m presenting here is based on guidelines from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). It’s the agency that has authority over the security of the traveling public in the United States, and its rules apply whether you’re flying from or within the U.S.
What does TSA say about traveling with a Mannequin Head on a plane?
While there is no specific information about traveling with a mannequin head on the TSA website, someone asked this question on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), and AskTSA support confirmed that it is allowed to travel with a mannequin head in both carry-on and checked baggage.
Here is the tweet :
Mannequin heads are good to go in carry-on & checked bags. Safe travels!
— AskTSA (@AskTSA) March 1, 2017
This makes sense because mannequin heads do not cause security or safety problems.
- You may also be interested in reading the Rules about travelling with a clothes steamer
What about the rules for your destination?
Scroll through the list below to see if your destination has any restrictions for travelers. There is also other important information available, such as visa requirements and places to visit:
You can also get additional information about your destination: Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations by visiting the IATA Travel Center
Stay Updated on Travel rules with a Mennequin Heads
This page was created on October 31, 2023, based on TSA guidelines for these kinds of items. We will keep you updated if there are any changes to this rule.For the most current guidelines, we recommend:
- Visit the TSA’s official page.
- Contact TSA on Twitter: @AskTSA
- Contact TSA on Facebook Messenger: https://www.fb.com/AskTSA
- Contact TSA via Apple Business Chat: AskTSA
- Send TSA a message: Text “Travel” to AskTSA (275-872)
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