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United States Customs Allowance 2026: Alcohol, Tobacco & Duty-Free Limits

  • Verified 5 Nov 2026 against cbp.gov
Flag of the United States United StatesDuty-free allowance per adult
  • 1 Lalcohol
  • 200cigarettes
  • 21 (alcohol)+minimum age

Quick answer

Alcohol: 1 L duty-free (USD 800 exemption); 150 ml under USD 200 exemption (age 21 (alcohol)+). Tobacco: 200 cigarettes, plus 100 cigars (USD 800 exemption); 50 cigarettes, plus 10 cigars (USD 200).

Source: cbp.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

  • Alcohol

    1 L duty-free (USD 800 exemption); 150 ml under USD 200 exemption

    Age 21+; must not violate arrival state law; more allowed with duty

    Minimum age: 21 (alcohol)

    Source: cbp.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

  • Tobacco

    200 cigarettes, plus 100 cigars (USD 800 exemption); 50 cigarettes, plus 10 cigars (USD 200)

    Source: cbp.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

  • Vapes and e-cigarettes

    Not stated on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection page. Some countries ban vapes outright, so check before you travel.

    Source: cbp.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

  • Food, plants and animals

    Declare all meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, soil, animals; undeclared prohibited items confiscated; penalty up to USD 1,000 first offence

    Source: cbp.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

How much alcohol can I bring into the United States?

1 L duty-free (USD 800 exemption); 150 ml under USD 200 exemption. Age 21+; must not violate arrival state law; more allowed with duty. You must be 21 (alcohol) or over.

Source: cbp.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

United States alcohol allowance in detail

What food can I bring into the United States?

Declare all meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, soil, animals; undeclared prohibited items confiscated; penalty up to USD 1,000 first offence.

Source: cbp.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I fly to the United States with a power bank?

Yes, within the United States's rule: Portable chargers/power banks with lithium-ion batteries must be in carry-on bags, not checked (Transportation Security Administration (TSA), from ongoing).

Source: tsa.gov

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