Wine 🇺🇸 United States
No specific import restrictions for personal wine
Can I bring Wine into United States?
No specific import restrictions for personal wine
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No specific import restrictions for personal wine. In the reverse direction (taking wine out of United States): allowed — Personal wine for own consumption may be exported from United States freely; destination-side rules apply on arrival.
Leaving United States with wine
Wine for personal consumption is freely exportable from United States. Destination-country customs rules (personal-import allowances at destination) govern the arrival side. Excise duty is remitted at export for commercial quantities; personal-use quantities do not trigger commercial-export documentation. Duty-free purchases at the departure airport clear at the destination side against the destination's traveller allowance.
800 USD duty-free exemption for returning residents after 48+ hours abroad. Alcohol allowance (1 L) applies to travelers 21+. Up to 200 cigarettes (1 carton) or 100 cigars. Additional goods up to $1,600 are taxed at flat 4% rate.
Standard wine allowance typically 2-4L per traveler 18+. Above the allowance, excise + 20% VAT. Declare at Red Channel with purchase receipts.
This page covers destination customs rules in United States. Whether you can carry wine through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
Wine is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage rules apply on top of any destination regulation.
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