Is it feasible to ship liquor from Europe to the US?

August 23, 2005 10:38 AM

Is it feasible to ship liquor from Europe to the US?

Shortly I will be vacationing in the vicinity of some of my favorite drinkables. Is it practical or even possible to ship liquor and/or beer back to the US? I know that I can bring 1L back in duty-free, but what if I want to bring back 6 bottles or so without having to haul it myself?

posted by turbodog to travel & transportation (5 comments total)

ATF web page on the subject.
posted by Carbolic at 10:56 AM on August 23, 2005

Caveat - most, if not all, express carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL) will not provide Customs clearance unless the consignee is an ATF licensed importer. You may have to arrange for clearance on your own.
posted by Carbolic at 11:06 AM on August 23, 2005

You can bring more than 1L in your luggage, you just may be asked to pay duties.
posted by Pollomacho at 11:50 AM on August 23, 2005

I've found it's not worth the effort to schlep more than a couple of bottles from overseas. Good deals and selections can be found in the States at places like this.
posted by SteveInMaine at 12:35 PM on August 23, 2005

Go through an online source. I haven't had any problems
when I've used them.
posted by bat at 3:02 PM on August 23, 2005