[Idyllchat] flying with wine

[Jay Cloidt]

Here's a snippet from the customs website for those who want to know what
the law is:

"Alcoholic Beverages:

One liter (33.8 fl. oz.) of alcoholic beverages may be included in your
exemption if:

   - You are 21 years old.
   - It is for your own use or as a gift.
   - It does not violate the laws of the state in which you arrive.

Federal regulations allow you to bring back more than one liter of alcoholic
beverage for personal use, but, as with extra tobacco, you will have to pay
duty and Internal Revenue Service tax."

This was found at:
http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/paying_duty.xml


On 4/9/07, Sonny Culverhouse <eac at rev.net> wrote:
>
> Carol, unless the law has changed, one liter a person is all that's
> lawful, but I'm fully aware that many on idyllchat, for years, have
> said that they brought back more.....and some in full view of
> customs....without a fuss.  Anyway, we've not tempted the law, but I
> have, somewhat hesitantly packed bottles of wine and/or scotch in my
> checked baggage and not.......as yet.........had a problem.  It just
> make sure that it's well padded, and we use hard-sided luggage.  Hey,
> anytime one of us steps outside our home we're taking a risk, so pack
> some of that good stuff.  It will bring back wonderful memories, all
> while you'll in a mellow mood; you can't beat that!  Last thought: if
> it's really good wine, what's a little duty to have to pay.  I
> suspect that it'll still be far less expensive than their wine over
> here.....if one can actually buy it here.   ................sonny in
> Virginia
>
> At 11:29 PM 4/8/2007, Carol/Tom Saathoff wrote:
> >We are headed to Rome and then Tuscany South in a
> >week. Can hardly wait! We'd like to bring back some
> >wine. Is it correct that we are allowed three bottles
> >without having to pay duty? Also, now that you can't
> >put it in your carryon, will it be alright in the
> >checked luggage? I have always been under the
> >impression that liquids in the unpressurized luggage
> >area will expand. If this is so, what will happen to
> >the wine? Thanks for all the great info you all are so
> >willing to share! Carol
> >
> >
> >
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