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Can you bring wine on a plane from Spain?

Wine and alcohol in checked (hold) baggage is accepted as under the following conditions: Alcoholic beverages with less than 24% alcohol – no restrictions. Alcoholic beverages with alcohol content between 24% and 70% - 5L per person internationally and 10L within the EU.



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In most circumstances it's OK to bring home up to 15 bottles of wine - roughly one case per person - as long as your wine is for personal use only, however, in some situations US Customs requires that you pay a per-liter tax (usually between $1-2 per liter), as well as small excise tax of around $0.21 per bottle.

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You're limited to 5 liters of alcohol between 24%-70% ABV or 48 – 140 proof. If you purchased the alcohol overseas and have a connecting flight in the United States, the alcohol is allowed in your carry-on bag if; The bottles are packed in a transparent, secure, tamper-evident bag by the retailer.

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Technically there is no federal limit on how much alcohol can be brought in for personal use, but US 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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Checked Bags: Yes
Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.

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