Im 17 can I bring a bottle back to USA from Germany

Question

Im 17 years old, can I bring like 3 bottles back with me to USA from Germany w/o anyone knowing? If so it would have to be in my suitcase right? B/c I dont think you can have liquids on the plane. (Bottles of alcohol so there isnt confusion)

Answer 1

Yes you can bring them back with you, but you cannot do it without anyone knowing. What you need to do is when you check in for your light, declare the items to the check in agent and then you will be allowed to take them aboard.

Answer 2

While you are entitled to a customs allowance for any alcohol you bring back, you aren't entitled to actually bring the alcohol back since you aren't of legal age.  If you are traveling with family they may use your allowance to bring that alcohol back without paying duty (import taxes).  The bottles would have to either be in your checked luggage or purchased from a shop after security screening (generally duty-free shops where your purchase will be delivered planeside).

Be aware also that some airlines will not allow bottles of alcohol like you describe in checked baggage because of the potential for breakage and damage to the luggage of others.

Safe travels!