Mitch Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 We want to bring some adult beverages to a couple of friends when we drive up next week. Will we have any problems at the border? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 We never have but we use a small crossing at Santa Teresa, NM. They are more casual there than Laredo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bowie Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 There is a tax that should be paid when you cross to the US side. That is one of the things you should declare. Failure to declare and found upon inspection will cause big problems. Your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 You are allowed a liter apiece when going in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Just declare it and they’ll send you further down where you pay and get a sticker put on your liquor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 There are federal regulations and state regulations. It depends on where you will enter the USA. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted July 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 We are crossing at Nogales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Federal information Generally, one liter of alcohol per person may be entered into United States duty-free by travelers who are 21 years or older. Additional quantities may be entered but will be subject to duty and Federal Excise taxes, which will be assessed and collected at the Port of Entry. There is no federal limit on the amount of alcohol a traveler may import into the United States for personal use, however, large quantities might raise the suspicion that the importation is for commercial purposes, and an U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer could require that you comply with the requirements under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-190?language=en_US Arizona information: The State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) regulates liquor production, storage, transport, sale, service and consumption in Arizona. Personal collections of liquor for private (non-commercial) use are not regulated by this agency or Title 4 (Arizona liquor law) unless unlawful acts are associated with private use. Unlawful actions may include, but are not limited to, underage drinking, dealing in liquor (commercial purposes or profit) without a license, etc. https://azliquor.gov/index.cfm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Just on a side note, its funny that the US uses the metric system for booze ☺️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcake Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Mostlylost said: Federal information Generally, one liter of alcohol per person may be entered into United States duty-free by travelers who are 21 years or older. Additional quantities may be entered but will be subject to duty and Federal Excise taxes, which will be assessed and collected at the Port of Entry. There is no federal limit on the amount of alcohol a traveler may import into the United States for personal use, however, large quantities might raise the suspicion that the importation is for commercial purposes, and an U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer could require that you comply with the requirements under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-190?language=en_US Arizona information: The State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) regulates liquor production, storage, transport, sale, service and consumption in Arizona. Personal collections of liquor for private (non-commercial) use are not regulated by this agency or Title 4 (Arizona liquor law) unless unlawful acts are associated with private use. Unlawful actions may include, but are not limited to, underage drinking, dealing in liquor (commercial purposes or profit) without a license, etc. https://azliquor.gov/index.cfm Texas charged us state tax on all liquor. Even tiny 2 oz bottles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiko Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 A few months ago I took a friend to Texas and crossed at Colombia. He had 6 liters of expensive Tequila and a case of beer. The credit card terminal was not functioning and CBP refused the tax payment in MXN pesos. Neither of us had dollars so CBP made him pour it all out in a 55 gallon barrel. YMMV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeser Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Texas Customs and Border Patrol will send you to the small booth to pay and get a state tax seal put on your bottle same as all other bottles of liquor in the state. The amount is relatively small and the state booths are not always manned. I stop and if they don't show up I only wait a short time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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