I'm flying to America and I'd like to buy two bottles of booze and stuff them into my checked in bag. On the U.S. customs website is says up to 1 liter is allowed, but anything after 1 liter is subject to duties and taxes. Does anybody know how they decide what to charge you? Say for example I am bringing in two bottles of Absolut Vodka and they cost 800 baht each.

And another question, is it even cheaper to buy the alcohol in Thailand and bring it with you? I don't know what the cost of booze is in America these days.

EDIT: Ok, so I just found some information about the state I'm traveling to specifically (California)...

Travel by Steamship or Airplane

Adults traveling into California from a foreign country by steamship or airplane may bring with them a reasonable amount of alcoholic beverages for personal or household use. A reasonable amount is not more than 60 liters (approximately five cases). (ABC agreement with U.S. Customs)

Does this mean I can bring in as much as I want and it won't be subject to duty or tax if it's less than 60 liters? Why is the federal law 1 liter, but California's law is 60 liters?!

Edited September 13, 201411 yr by gavin310

Often they simply confiscate the excess.

Booze, other than Thai brands, is almost always cheaper stateside.

After paying the fare from here to USA, I wouldn't be bothered lugging booze there, hiding it just to save a few bucks and having anxiety attacks over whether it might be found or 'Id have to pay an extra 10 bucks etc.

Why not just buy a bottle when you're there and just add it to the price of your ticket. i.e, instead of 1,200 US it cost 1,2020 US.

I would think that other than made in Thailand brands all booze would be cheaper in the US. The US is one of the cheapest places in the world to buy booze.

I had no idea alcohol was cheaper in America. Thanks! That'll save me a lot of hassle...

I had no idea alcohol was cheaper in America. Thanks! That'll save me a lot of hassle...

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Of course, you could take back some Cuban rum. That can't be bought at any price in the States and is quite--

What? Oh, sorry. That would be illegal.

Buy booze at Costco in usa....cheaper than duty free.

"steamship"? who the hell travels via steamship?

Buy booze at Costco in usa....cheaper than duty free.

"steamship"? who the hell travels via steamship?

Popeye perhaps

Buy booze at Costco in usa....cheaper than duty free.

"steamship"? who the hell travels via steamship?

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I wish there still were steamships. Great way to travel.

Sixty liters was because by the time you got there, you only had one left!

I once departed the USA "on a ship with zero guns". And truth be told, not a gun to be found on my sailboat. Still keep the document in a scrapbook.

y. I buy JW Green Label Scotch in Taipai duty free 36.00 for a litre 65.00 in the states

Edited September 14, 201411 yr by moe666

double post

Edited September 14, 201411 yr by moe666

http://queenbeecoupons.com/costco-alcohol-price-list-vodka-whiskey-scotch-mixers-blenders-and-more/#Gin

Costco usa booze price list.

You would pay at least 3 times more for Absolute here than you would pay in America. Travel light. This pertains also to ALL alcohol. In California, at most grocery stores, you can get generic vodka, very good quality, for $9.99 a 1.75 litre. That is 300 baht, for a 1.75 litre! Less if you buy 6 or more. Absolute will not be that price, but the same ratio. Have fun! Go to SaveMart, Raley's, or Safeway. Please do not tell them what we pay here....

Edited September 15, 201411 yr by stoli