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elgatoloco
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I should note that it is possible that you would have to pay duty on any amount over the one liter per person. That has not been the case for our
friend the last two years. He has Sentri pass and last two times they looked at his Michigan license and sent him on his way.
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durrelllrobert
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My experience is that going into CA with more more than 1 liter/person they make YOU open the excess and pour it in the sink. Also, going into Texas
you pay duty on the first liter.
Bob Durrell
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bajadock
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DK, thanks and yes, I have read the legal stuff. Was hoping to hear from real world on what happens to a non-CAL wine "mule".
Matt, thanks for your info and your MI friends' experience on it. THAT is the exact info I was needing. 5 cases? Hmmm. My Colorado friends should
be drooling in anticipation.
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willardguy
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I always smuggle a few extra liters across in me!
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bent-rim
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How much can you bring into Arizona? I've always brought back tequila because of the 1 liter limit. I would like to bring back some wine, but with
the 1 liter limit it's not worth it.
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Bajajorge
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| Quote: | Originally posted by RICHARDH
| Quote: | Originally posted by unbob
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IOW, if the bottles have been opened, they don't count. True?
TIA, Rob(erto) |
I seem to recall that it is illegal to have any opened liquor bottles in a motor vehicle on California "highways" (i.e., public roads). The U.S.
Customs agents are supposedly enforcing laws and regulations within the "domain" of several different agencies, but I don't know if that includes the
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So you're saying prior to leaving from point "A" to go to point "B", you have to consume any and all alcohol that is in an open bottle, or face
possible fees or fines.
So now you're blotto. You get in your car to drive from "A" to "B", which we
all know is also an illegal act, punishible to the severest.
 Sounds like a money making scheme to me.  
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thebajarunner
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Whew, was I really that caustic??
5 plus years and counting on this thread,
boy does it have legs.
Sorry about all the sarcasm, I am no longer sarcastic, acerbic or demeaning in my controlled outbursts.
Just ask me,
(s) the reformed smartass......
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David K
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>>>A California resident or any other person crossing the international border via common carrier may bring in a reasonable quantity of
alcoholic beverages (up to five cases or 60 liters) provided the beverages are for personal or household use.
Seems to me the ticket is to ride the Mexi-Coach across the border!
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willardguy
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well riddle me this. what difference does it make if this thread is 5 years or 5 hours old? are we using up valuable space that could be used for
more mark and olivia banter?
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
well riddle me this. what difference does it make if this thread is 5 years or 5 hours old? are we using up valuable space that could be used for
more mark and olivia banter? |
Yea. We could add to "The List"
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edm1
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Last summer coming back from Baja Sur my wife and I had 750 ml bottles of Grand Marnier, Remy Martin, Damiana, Sangria wine, and several bottles of
Pacifico in my motorhome's refrigerator. And everytime I cross the border (except one time), they've always sent me to secondary. So anyway, after
answering their question about liquor and telling them I have some in the fridge, they board the vehicle and inspect. They cleared us without any duty
fees or any problems. Lucky?
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Udo
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I think I am voting with DK on this one. I recall bringing back five tequila bottles via the Mexicoach (where you have to disembark and go through
customs and get your bags scanned).
No one said anything to me about the extra bottles.
I seem to also recall that if one has possession of an out of state driver's license (such as South Dakota, Nevada, etc.), the one liter per person
applies only to california residents, not out of state residents. I could be mistaken, and am willing to take a castigation for the statement.
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
>>>A California resident or any other person crossing the international border via common carrier may bring in a reasonable quantity of
alcoholic beverages (up to five cases or 60 liters) provided the beverages are for personal or household use.
Seems to me the ticket is to ride the Mexi-Coach across the border!
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David K
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I would print out the rules from the Official web page, since I know for a fact not every customs officer knows the rules...
I was sent to secondary in Tecate once for declaring limes... once the secondary official saw the paper on my windshield, she laughed and sent me on
my way!
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bajadock
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Brought a case of
La Villa del Valle Big Blend crossing north at Tecate yesterday at noon. 3 car wait.
CBP: "Where are you going?"
Me: "San Diego"
CBP: "What are you bringing back with you?"
Me: "Case of wine."
CBP: "Is that all? Have a good trip"
No presentation of my Colorado driver's license, no muss, no fuss.
4 cases of Trader Joe's "beverages" brought south with me yesterday afternoon at Tijuana.
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lizard lips
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Just invite me to the party Doc......
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bajadock
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This thread is the kind of info on BajaNomad that really helps me. Hope it helps others.
Was lamenting the lack of trip reports and other "how to", "where to", "when to", "WHO to" threads on BajaNomad at breakfast(MI KAZA ENSENADA)
yesterday morning with another Nomad.
Guess I owe a trip report on my Wednesday night adventures in downtown 'Nada.
[Edited on 4-20-2012 by bajadock]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
>>>A California resident or any other person crossing the international border via common carrier may bring in a reasonable quantity of
alcoholic beverages (up to five cases or 60 liters) provided the beverages are for personal or household use.
Seems to me the ticket is to ride the Mexi-Coach across the border!
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Exactly what I was thinking!
Actually though, seems like alchohol is about the same price in Mexico these days, so less of a motivation to bring any back, that is unless its
something you can only get down there.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mexitron
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
>>>A California resident or any other person crossing the international border via common carrier may bring in a reasonable quantity of
alcoholic beverages (up to five cases or 60 liters) provided the beverages are for personal or household use.
Seems to me the ticket is to ride the Mexi-Coach across the border!
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Exactly what I was thinking!
Actually though, seems like alchohol is about the same price in Mexico these days, so less of a motivation to bring any back, that is unless its
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I would tell you that the prices and quality of tequila are very different in Baja than is the state I reside....and where you purchase it is another
factor. While I hear of constant driving issues in Ciudad Constitucion, I have not heard about their tequila pricing. Well, my experience is that the
best variety and pricing is at the mercado's in Constitucion. I will always stop and buy some tequila there....got a liter of good Reposado with a
small kicker bottle last trip.....120 pesos.........how's that for "valuable" information.........
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bajadock
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Crossed at Tecate this morning at 08:40. 2 car wait. Declared the same case that I crossed with last month, except it was 2 bottles lighter.
Got a lecture from younger CBP guy. He gave me the "1 L limit" riot act. I asked if he knew about the non-California resident portion of the
statute. He walked over to his buddy's booth and asked several questions. big drama. Sent to secondary.
Secondary asked me if I was stopping anywhere in California and if I was selling the wine. I told them I was driving to Denver, Colorado, which is
true.
Their antennas were also up about me living in Ensenada(had my CFE bill), driver's license in Colorado and California plates. Wait til they see my
SoDakota plates next time.
Forgot about an apple(Wash State Gala...my favorites) in the car and got scolded about that. After a 15 minute wait, they eased up and told me
"non-commercial use and 60 liters" is the limit.
CHEERS
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bajaguy
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WOW!!!!!
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajadock
Crossed at Tecate this morning at 08:40. 2 car wait. Declared the same case that I crossed with last month, except it was 2 bottles
lighter......................
Secondary asked me if I was stopping anywhere in California and if I was selling the wine. I told them I was driving to Denver, Colorado, which is
true........
........After a 15 minute wait, they eased up and told me "non-commercial use and 60 liters" is the limit.
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Sure would like to get that in writing or find the rule/regulation.
Doc.......is that just for wine or any alcohol such as tequila or brandy????
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