absolutedestiny

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?