It's just a little booze ;-;

OK, this sucks.

What You Can Bring In--Every visitor more than 21 years of age may bring in, free of duty, the following: (1) 1 liter of wine or hard liquor; (2) 200 cigarettes, 100 cigars (but not from Cuba), or 3 pounds of smoking tobacco; and (3) $100 worth of gifts. These exemptions are offered to travelers who spend at least 72 hours in the United States and who have not claimed them within the preceding 6 months. It is altogether forbidden to bring into the country foodstuffs (particularly fruit, cooked meats, and canned goods) and plants (vegetables, seeds, tropical plants, and the like). Foreign tourists may bring in or take out up to $10,000 in U.S. or foreign currency with no formalities; larger sums must be declared to U.S. Customs on entering or leaving, which includes filing form CM 4790. For more specific information regarding U.S. Customs, call your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, or contact the U.S. Customs office at tel. 202/927-1770 or www.customs.ustreas.gov.

So, I'm only allowed to bring in 1 litre of alcohol. Does that mean that anything more than a litre will be taxable or will that extra be taken away from me or what?

It's taken me all morning to find out this information - everything else seems to be geared towards US travellers who are returning to the states.

So, doe anyone know what would happen if I was stopped at customs with a bottle of whiskey and 3 bottles of wine?

booze

Contrary to popular belief I'm not a drunkard, I just like a good drink :)

This is the mantelpiece of my bedroom at the moment.



Form left to right:

Casilerro del Diablo, Merlot: A reasonable and cheapish Chillean Merlot. It was pleasant but not the best I've had.

Rosemount Estate, Shiraz/Cabernet: A truly great any time wine. Recommended to anyone for any situation.

Taylor’s: One of the better commercial Ports.

Cono Sur, 20 barrel cabernet sauvignon: I haven't tired this Cono Sur delight yet, but I've heard very good things about it.

Chatau Musar: Mmmm. This is a sexy wine, imo. Older vintages were much better but I still think this is a truly great wine.

Rosemount Estate, Shiraz - like the shiraz/cabernet blend but with more oak. great with steaks and barbecues.

Wolf Blass, Cabernet Shiraz: I haven't tried the yellow label but I hear they are reliable quality.

Col Di Sasso: not everyone's taste but it's a good Chianti-like Italian red and nice and cheap.

Talisker: Single Malt of goodness in my opinion, of horridness in the opinion of others. It hits me in the right spots but some don't like it.



I'll be bringing a bottle of the Rosemount shiraz, two bottles of the Chateau Musar and the Talisker to Jacon.

Hopefully I'll get them through hassle-free.