carlotta

I will have a layovr in San Juan going & coming back from Aruba & returning home to USA. Want to buy some rum to bring to Aruba and also want to pic some up on way back home thru San Juan to bring back to USA. How much can I bring into the USA when leaving P.R? Now will my husband and I be able to bring back same amount of bottles as each single person would or only that many bottles as one married couple? Thanx for any help. BTW, Been to and love Intercontinetal hotel in San Juan!! carla

Sunnyboy

Can't help you with your entry into Aruba as I've never been to that island (if Aruba is like most Caribbean islands that I've been to rum may be cheaper there than in PR). On your way back, you will clear US Customs upon arrival in San Juan. Each returning US Citizen is allow to bring in one litre of liquor duty free. Any amount over that is subject to duty. Go to the US Customs website (www.customs.ustreas.gov) and click on "Travel" for a very detailed explanation of how liquor is handled in connection with your individual exemption. After you clear customs in PR whatever you buy either at the airport or off premises is up to you. Some airlines have restrictions on the number of bottles they will allow each passenger to bring on the airplane so you might want to check with your carrier.

carlotta

Thanx so much for the info. Gonna
chk-out that site you told me about. But one question if you don't mind.....So if I clear customs on way home in PR airport, then I can purchase more then 1 liter each person if airline allows it?? Forgive me if I am asking dumb questions. I do appreciateall your help . Carla

Sunnyboy

I'm not an "expert" in the fine art of importing liquor but in my many travels through SJU once I cleared US customs no one ever stopped me again to ask how much of anything I had in my luggage. You should, however, know there are different federal, state and territorial laws that regulate the amount of liquor one can legally transport without a liquor license (especially if you are transporting across state lines). That said, it is not unusual to see people getting on a plane carrying small boxes that from their size and labeling probably contain between 3 and 5 bottles of some type of liquid refreshment (again check with your airline to see if they have any restrictions).

tpatricco

The duty free liquor store in whatever airport you are shopping will be able to advise you what the legal limits are. Generally though, I believe most Caribbean destinations allow 2 litres per person. If you're planning to make any drinks while at your destination pick up a bottle on your way down for use while there, and then buy stuff to bring home too.

carlotta

Thanx evrybody! I am gonna buy a bottle on way thru P.R to use in Aruba as one of yas mentioned in the post. On the way bck I think we'll pic up 3 bottles each aftr clearing customs. If yall don't hear frm me aftr my return Oct 27th, You'll know why. HA! Oh, is kaluha really cheaper in PR then the states? Thanx again. Carla in rainy CT.

beachkomer

Carlotta, I know that this is an older post, but gee, how much harder is it to type a vowel? I feel like Vanna White. This isn't phone text message central! You must be young, because I think that the whole younger generation has either attention problems or lack of education.

A post filled with slang is not only
annoying to read, it looks like you
didn't make it past fourth grade.

That was my soap box for today.