Can I bring alcohol in luggage?

Question

I'm 16 years old and i'll be traveling to the U.S. from france, and here it is legal to drink when youre 16. I just want to know if i can put some alcohol in my baggage, not for me, but it is a present. They won't know that I'm 16 from just looking at the baggage will they? And if so, the worst thing that can happen is they will confiscate it, right?

Answer 1

We brought back rum from the domincain republic and yes you can. Just make sure it is wrap nice and snug! When we finally made it home and i retrieved my luggage it smelled really bad. I opened it up and there was glass everywhere. The rum bottle broke and wet all my clothes!

Oh yea...that is the worst they can do!

Answer 2

You should be ok really, I think the people at the airport are more concerned about taxes than underage drinking, as long as you stick to the import/export limits imposed on alcohol, usually one bottle of spirits, and a bit more for wine, you should be fine.

Answer 3

On your declaration form it asks if you are bringing in any alcohol. Customs may ask you if you have any alcohol even if it isn't declared.

$300.00 Fine for not declaring alcohol. They, also, confiscate your purchase.

If there is someone, of legal age, ask them to pack it for you.

Remember; place it in checked baggage.  The carry on limit is 100 ml of any liquid.

Jim