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Can you fly internationally with alcohol in your checked bag?

International Flights
Passengers can still pack up to 5 liters of alcohol per person with an ABV between 48 and 140 proof in their checked luggage, following the same rules as mentioned (Delta Air Lines).



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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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Your beer (or wine) will not explode when bringing it on an airplane. Changes in air pressure could cause this to happen but it's very rare. Usually beer will not explode in your checked luggage. It is important to pack it securely to prevent leaks or the possibility it could become punctured.

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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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Yes, can bring alcohol back from Mexico on an airplane. In your carry-on bag, you're limited to bottles that are 3.4 ounces or less and they must be packed in a quart-sized clear plastic bag. In your checked baggage, alcohol that's under 24% ABV is allowed in any quantity.

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Psuty suggests packing some gallon-sized plastic bags plus a trash bag to avoid broken bottles. “A good friend of mine who leads beer tours in Europe brings a suitcase within a suitcase, a package of plastic bags, and a bunch of socks. These socks become beer packaging on the return trip,” says Psuty.

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Double plastic bags, sealed with bubble wrap in between, in the middle of a big bag, surrounded by lots of clothes. They are so rough with bags, the best you can do is try to protect your clothes in case of a rupture. Stocky, thick bottles probably fare better than those with long necks, though.

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If you enter or leave Mexico, you must declare any sum of money equaling US$10,000 or more that you bring in cash, checks, money orders, other cashable documents or a combination of them. Failing to declare carries a fine ranging from 20% to 40% of the exceeding amount.

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For beer and wine under 24% ABV, there aren't any limitations on how much can travel in checked bags as long as it fits in your luggage. Anything over 70% ABV won't be permitted, but this would only apply to distillates and extremely hard liquor, not beer or wine.

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We recommend packing all liquids, gels, and aerosols that are over 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your checked baggage, even if they are in a secure, tamper-evident bag. Liquids more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml not in a secure, tamper-evident bag must be packed in checked baggage.

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Can I bring back alcohol back to the United States for my personal use or as a gift? Generally, one liter per person may be entered into the U.S. duty-free by travelers who are 21 or older. Additional quantities may be entered, although they will be subject to duty and IRS taxes.

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