Importing beer to the US via PHL and SFO
The FAQ of the US Embassy in Germany states
Adults at least 21 years of age who are not residents of the United States may bring in, free of duty and internal revenue tax, not more than one liter of alcoholic beverages beer, wine, liquor for personal use. [...]
In addition to U.S. Federal laws, the traveler must also meet state alcoholic beverage laws which may be more restrictive if the state in which you arrive permits less liquor than you have legally brought into the United States, that State's laws apply to your importation of alcoholic beverages.
The first part is fine, I take 2x0.5l and am fine. But the second paragraph makes it complicated: How can I find the appropriate rules?
Is there any other paper work I have to mind or can I simply pass border and customs control?
I fly via Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA.
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How do I import beer into the US?
To obtain an Importer's Permit, the importer must file an "Application for Basic Permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act" on TTB F 5100.24 (PDF) with TTB's National Revenue Center (NRC). The process may be done electronically, through Permits Online, or by submitting a paper copy of the form.How much beer can I import to the US?
Generally, one liter of alcohol per person may be entered into United States duty-free by travelers who are 21 years or older. Although travelers coming from the U.S. Virgin Islands or other Caribbean countries are entitled to more.Can you cross beer across the border?
A California resident or any other person crossing the international border via common carrier may bring in a reasonable quantity of alcoholic beverages (up to five cases or 60 liters) provided the beverages are for personal or household use.Is alcohol allowed through U.S. customs?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection allows you to bring up to one liter of alcohol into the country duty-free as long as you're 21 years or older. The amount goes up to 5 liters duty free when you're bringing alcohol from a U.S. insular possession such as Guam, Samoa or the U.S. Virgin Islands.Importer Wholesaler Requirements \u0026 Alcohol Export
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