US duty on wines

[Marco D.]

I was wondering what is the duty on bringing alcohol into the US. I believe there is no limit for wines brought in for personal consumption, but is there a duty that needs to be paid? Is it based on volume or value?

Thanks!

[Eric Menchen]

I was wondering what is the duty on bringing alcohol into the US. I believe there is no limit for wines brought in for personal consumption, but is there a duty that needs to be paid? Is it based on volume or value?

These probably have your answer:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail ... rsonal-use
http://www.ttb.gov/tax_audit/atftaxes.shtml
http://hts.usitc.gov/view/Chapter%2022 (instead of the bad link on the first page)

In practice, I've brought up to a mixed case back and declared it, and the CBP officer has never wanted to do all the paperwork to collect their $8 (my guess, not current).

Do note the part about personal consumption. You don't want to look like you are going to re-sell. Everything I've brought is for personal consumption, and I figure a mixed case looks that way.

[Marco D.]

Thanks Eric. I'll be bringing in two mixed cases, but with my wife with me, it hopefully won't be an issue.

[Eric Ifune]

Declare everything. Usually the customs guys will just waive you through.

[Andy Velebil]

Declare everything. Usually the customs guys will just waive you through.

Yup. I always declare it, if asked/told of the limits by the CBP Officer I always say I know the limits which is why I declared it and I offer to pay duty....and waived through I go.

[Moses Botbol]

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