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United States customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering United States. See what you can bring before you fly.

Alcohol allowance

This is one real customs example for travelers entering United States.

Category Alcohol
All arrivals Adult travelers (21+)
Alcoholic beverages 1 liter
Duty-free limit
Age 21+.

More United States customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Cash (USD or equivalent) Declaration from ••• USD
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for United States and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for United States

All illegal drugs are prohibited when entering the US, even if legal in the country of origin. This includes marijuana. Severe federal criminal penalties apply, including imprisonment. Declare all medications.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for United States before you travel.

About United States customs

United States' customs rules are administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for United States before travel.

United States customs — frequently asked questions

How much alcoholic beverages can I bring into United States?
1 liter is the real traveler example shown on this page for United States. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for United States?
United States has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for United States.
Do I need to declare cash when entering United States?
USD 10,000 or more (or foreign equivalent) in currency or monetary instruments must be declared using FinCEN Form 105. There is no limit on the amount that may be brought into the US, but declaration is mandatory. Failure to declare: seizure and civil or criminal penalties. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all United States limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers United States and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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