US Customs Alcohol & Tobacco Limits (Duty-Free) 2026
By Res-Q Space Editorial · Updated
Returning US residents may include 1 liter of alcohol and 200 cigarettes / 100 cigars in the standard personal exemption when arriving from other than beneficiary countries or insular possessions, if age 21+. Extra alcohol is dutiable even under the $800 value cap.
Key facts
- 1 liter alcohol duty-free (21+) in the standard exemption.
- 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars typical tobacco caps.
- State arrival laws can be stricter.
- See the full US customs allowance page for value exemptions.
Full context: U.S. customs duty-free allowance. Source: CBP customs duty information.
Frequently asked questions
How much alcohol can I bring into the US duty-free?
Typically 1 liter within the personal exemption if you are 21 or older; more may be allowed under Caribbean Basin or insular-possession rules.
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Sources
- CBP — Customs Duty Information — verified
Rules change. Confirm with your airline or the airport before you travel.