Coming to Mendoza via Santiago - issues bringing Argentinian wine back to Chile?
Aug 12, 2015, 9:33 pm
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Coming to Mendoza via Santiago - issues bringing Argentinian wine back to Chile?
I found a great airfare to Santiago in Oct and plan to take the scenic bus over the Andes to Mendoza.
I will either bus or fly back to Santiago, whichever makes sense.
I'd like to buy a couple of cases of wine in Mendoza. Will I have issues returning to Chile for my return flight? Problems, taxes, etc.
Does returning via bus vs. car make a difference?
Thanks.
I will either bus or fly back to Santiago, whichever makes sense.
I'd like to buy a couple of cases of wine in Mendoza. Will I have issues returning to Chile for my return flight? Problems, taxes, etc.
Does returning via bus vs. car make a difference?
Thanks.
Aug 13, 2015, 9:09 am
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If you are over limit, be prepared to pay tax. Unlikely on a case.
If you are considering flying, note that RT tickets will be a lot less than a OW. If you are considering flying, note that unless you have OW status, you'll have a 23kg total checked baggage allowance.
All inbound luggage is x-rayed at SCL customs.
Depending on cost, you might be much better off shipping your wine directly from Mendoza.
If you are considering flying, note that RT tickets will be a lot less than a OW. If you are considering flying, note that unless you have OW status, you'll have a 23kg total checked baggage allowance.
All inbound luggage is x-rayed at SCL customs.
Depending on cost, you might be much better off shipping your wine directly from Mendoza.
Aug 22, 2015, 2:04 pm
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If you need help with shipping wine back to Boston (or AL or GA), please feel free to PM or email me.
Oct 12, 2015, 7:58 pm
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I found a great airfare to Santiago in Oct and plan to take the scenic bus over the Andes to Mendoza.
I will either bus or fly back to Santiago, whichever makes sense.
I'd like to buy a couple of cases of wine in Mendoza. Will I have issues returning to Chile for my return flight? Problems, taxes, etc.
Does returning via bus vs. car make a difference?
Thanks.
I will either bus or fly back to Santiago, whichever makes sense.
I'd like to buy a couple of cases of wine in Mendoza. Will I have issues returning to Chile for my return flight? Problems, taxes, etc.
Does returning via bus vs. car make a difference?
Thanks.