Bringing liquor back to the US

I've brought in as much as half a dozen bottles of rum plus an empty mamajuana and a couple of Presidentes at the same time without any problem.

normally no problem

drny said:

I've brought in as much as half a dozen bottles of rum plus an empty mamajuana and a couple of Presidentes at the same time without any problem.

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I have bought in as much as a gallon, different types of Rum, but the legal limit is one liter without paying taxes.

from
A travelers guide to US Customs and what you can bring home from a vacation or trip
you are only allowed to bring home a single liter of alcoholic beverage.

drny said:

I've brought in as much as half a dozen bottles of rum plus an empty mamajuana and a couple of Presidentes at the same time without any problem.

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Last trip I had 3 liters of rum, 3 liters of mamajuana (mixed), 2 liters of mamajuana (roots, etc.) filled with water, and 6 bottles of Presidente. As luck would have it my luggage was inspected at customs in USA (EWR). The only thing the inspector seemed to be concerned about was if I had any fruits or vegetables. A quick inspection and I was on my way.

Once I had a problem bringing a bottle of just the mamajuana twigs back home. At the pre-inspection in the DR the inspector told me to go buy a bottle of cheap liquor to fill the bottle and I would have no problem bringing the bottle to the US.

I went through a lot of debate on this subject on this board a few months back. There are those who insist you can only bring one liter. The U.S. Customs site has regulations that allow for up to FIVE LITERS, but there is a caveat about "your point of entry".

I consistantly fly into Fort Lauderdale with (6) 750ml bottles of assorted rum purchased in the duty free. NEVER a question on RUM. This past trip, I brought a heavy duty vinyl bag (a give-away from the duty free on a previous trip) and packed it with five bottles and put the 6th in my backpack.......I have never had to pay duty.

I claim it on the Customs form, answer their questions politely and move through the line, no hassle. Good luck!