由 caicai8478 Basic restrictions on international mailing of alcohol
There are multiple restrictions on mailing alcohol abroad, mainly including:
International Postal Convention: Most countries prohibit the mailing of alcoholic beverages through ordinary postal channels
Airline regulations: Beverages with an alcohol content of more than 24% are usually classified as dangerous goods
Customs restrictions: Almost all countries have strict controls on alcohol imports
Major countries and regions regulations
United States
Personal restrictions: Each person can import up to 1 liter of alcoholic beverages duty-free per year
License requirements: Commercial imports require a TTB (Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) license
State restrictions: Some states such as Utah and Pennsylvania completely prohibit private imports of alcohol
EU countries
Duty-free amount: Usually 1-2 liters of wine or spirits
Taxes: Duties and value-added tax (VAT) are required if the limit is exceeded
Special regulations: Germany, Sweden and other countries have additional restrictions on alcohol content
United Kingdom (after Brexit)
Duty-free amount: 16 liters of beer + 4 liters of wine + 1 liter of spirits
Commercial imports require HM Revenue & Customs approved
China
Duty-free quota: 1.5 liters of alcoholic beverages (above 12 degrees)
It is forbidden to mail liquor with a content of more than 50 degrees
Proof of origin and health certificate are required
Japan
Duty-free quota: 3 bottles (about 760ml each)
The excess is subject to customs duties (depending on the alcohol content, 10%-40%)
Middle Eastern countries
Most Islamic countries completely prohibit the import of alcohol
UAE (Dubai) allows limited quantities but requires special permission
Notes on mailing alcohol
Declaration requirements:
Must truthfully declare as “Alcohol Beverage”
Indicate the alcohol content and quantity
Provide a copy of the purchase invoice
Packaging requirements:
Use professional shockproof packaging
Each bottle is individually sealed to prevent leakage
Mark “Fragile” and “This Side Up”
Transportation options:
International couriers (DHL, FedEx, etc.) may have special alcohol transportation services
Usually more reliable than postal services but more expensive
Legal risks:
Failure to declare may result in the confiscation of goods
Severe cases may face fines or legal action
Practical advice
Check in advance: Contact the customs of the destination country to confirm the latest regulations
Consider alternatives:
Purchase at authorized retailers in the destination country
Use professional international alcohol transportation services
Commercial mail: If you need to transport a large amount, it is recommended to handle it through a professional import and export company
Insurance: Purchase transportation insurance for valuable alcohol
Please note that the regulations of various countries may change at any time. It is recommended to confirm the latest policies through official channels before mailing. In most cases, it is feasible for individuals to mail a small amount of alcohol, but the laws and regulations of the destination country must be strictly followed.