Can I bring alcohol home from Europe?

According to U.S. Customs law, travelers over 21 are allowed to bring one liter of any type of alcohol (except for absinthe) into the country without duty. Keep in mind, travelers can't transport bottles with more than 70 percent alcohol content and can only take five liters of alcohol between 24 and 70 percent.



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Federal and state regulations allow you to bring back one liter of an alcoholic beverage for personal use duty-free. However, states may allow you to bring back more than one liter, but you will have to pay any applicable Customs duty and IRT.

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You can bring alcohol and tobacco to the UK for your own use but you must declare them before you arrive in the UK.

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The short answer is yes, airport scanners can detect alcohol. However, there are a few caveats. First, the scanner must be equipped with the right technology to detect alcohol. Second, the amount of alcohol being scanned must be significant enough to trigger the scanner's sensors.

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?How many bottles of wine can I bring to the US? Technically there is no federal limit on how much alcohol can be brought in for personal use, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will likely flag you if you're carrying more than a case (e.g. 12 bottles of wine) in your luggage.

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Banned and restricted goods
  • controlled drugs.
  • offensive weapons, for example flick knives.
  • self-defence sprays, for example pepper spray and CS gas.
  • endangered animal and plant species.
  • rough diamonds.
  • indecent and obscene materials, such as books, magazines, films and DVDs.


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200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 25 cigars or 250g of other tobacco products. 1L of spirits. 2L of fortified wine (such as sherry or port), sparkling wine or any other drink that is less than 22% volume. In addition you may also bring back 1L of beer or 4L of still wine.

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Bring a spare fold-up tote bag or duffle for your clothes and check it so that you can bring the wine in a carry-on bag. Know your limits. If you bring back more than one liter, customs regulations require you to pay duty tax based on the percent of alcohol (generally $1–2 per liter for wine).

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If you are packing beer, wine, or liquor in your checked luggage, it's a good idea to pad the bottles themselves. You can accomplish this by wrapping them in newspaper, bubble wrap, or even clothing like pants or sweaters. Padding the bottles will help protect them against impact and accident while in transport.

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