How many bottles of wine can you bring?

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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There is no federal limit on the amount of alcohol a traveler may import into the U.S. for personal use, however, large quantities might raise the suspicion that the importation is for commercial purposes. You are not permitted to ship alcoholic beverages by mail to the United States per U.S. postal laws.

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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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Alcohol less than 24% alcohol by volume (ABV) or 48 proof, like most beers and wine: For carry-on you are limited to containers of 3.4oz or less that can fit comfortably in one quart-sized, clear, zip-top bag. If it's overflowing from the bag, that isn't comfortable.

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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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You can't just put your bottles in regular packing boxes and go. The best option is to use wine packing boxes that have Styrofoam or cardboard inserts in them. It's also essential to keep the corks wet, so bottles should be packed either upside down or on their side.

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If I have a single bottle of wine from overseas do I need to declare it since there is no fees to be assessed? Yes, you still need to declare it. US Customs says that, You must declare all food products. Failure to declare food products can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties.

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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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The chart below lists the sizes of various wine bottles in multiples relating to a standard bottle of wine, which is 0.75 litres (0.20 US gal; 0.16 imp gal) (six 125 mL servings).

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The chart below lists the sizes of various wine bottles in multiples relating to a standard bottle of wine, which is 0.75 litres (0.20 US gal; 0.16 imp gal) (six 125 mL servings).

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We allow alcohol in checked luggage under the following conditions: Alcohol (wine and liquor) must be in the original unopened container with the manufacturer's label when transported as checked baggage. The maximum quantity of liquor that may be transported in or as checked baggage is five liters per Customer.

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Put aside one heavy piece for every bottle of wine you have if possible; sweaters and jackets are best.
  1. Step 3: Use shoes to build a parameter around the inside of the suitcase. Gotta buffer that side impact.
  2. Step 4: Build your base. ...
  3. Step 5: Check the wastebaskets for bags. ...
  4. Step 6: Wrap your bottles.


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Opened containers aren't allowed. You can take a maximum of 5 liters per passenger for beverages 24 – 70 percent alcohol by volume in checked bags; customs regulations vary by country.

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