Originally Posted by United777Heavy

So am I reading these comments correctly,

I'm flying HKG to SFO in a couple weeks, I won't be able to get any liquor in HKG and bring back with me as carry-on, as this stuff will be confiscated during a carry-on recheck sweep? What's the benefit if Duty Free in HKG if I can't utilize it. I was looking forward to buy my Johnny Walker Blue.