[Idyllchat] flying with wine

[Jay Cloidt]

Oh, and on my last trip to Scotland, I brought back 4 liters of Scotch
Whiskey. I declared it on my entry slip. I expected to have to pay duties on
3 of them, and they waved me right through. I guess it pays to live in the
New York area where the customs people are very busy.

  - Jay

On 4/9/07, Jay Cloidt <jayclimbs at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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