Bringing Alcohol back from Germany when under 21 [duplicate]

Can my sister under age 21 bring me back alcohol to the United States from Germany when she returns? Would there be any issue? What if I met her at the gate?

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Best Answer

No, this is not legally possible. From Bringing alcohol (including homemade wine) to the U.S. for personal use:

It is illegal for travelers under the age of 21 to import alcohol - even as a gift.

You cannot meet her "at the gate" because she must pass through customs (where she must declare the alcohol) before she has an opportunity to meet you.

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Can you bring alcohol back from Germany?

You must declare alcohol brought from a foreign country on a Customs and Border Protection form (6059B)

Can you bring alcohol back to the US under 21?

The Federal Excise Tax rates are for informational purposes only, as actual tax or fee may vary according to a person's circumstances. It is illegal for travelers under the age of 21 to import alcohol - even as a gift.

Can you bring alcohol back from Europe?

In order to bring alcohol back into the country, you must be 21 years of age or older. In general, one liter of alcohol per person may be brought into the U.S. Additional bottles may be brought into the country, although they will be subject to duty and Federal excise taxes.

Can you bring unopened alcohol through customs?

You can pack alcoholic beverages in checked baggage, as long as the amount does not exceed 5 liters.

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