Rules on Transporting Wine out of EZE to the USA
Jul 21, 2007, 8:02 am
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Here is a handy link to a printer friendly format PDF file that lists details on what you are allowed to carry in your baggage:
http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/Prohib...ly_3-16-07.pdf
On page 2 of this document, check the middle (center) column under the item "Additional Useful Information:" where Alcohol is discussed. There, it is clearly stated that the 5 liter rule applies to alcoholic products with alcohol contents of between 24% and 70%.
This document, in addition to a print out of the other link posted above that specifically deals with alcoholic beverages with less than 24% alcohol should be enough to end any discussion with an ill-informed gate agent.
Link: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1189.shtm
http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/Prohib...ly_3-16-07.pdf
On page 2 of this document, check the middle (center) column under the item "Additional Useful Information:" where Alcohol is discussed. There, it is clearly stated that the 5 liter rule applies to alcoholic products with alcohol contents of between 24% and 70%.
This document, in addition to a print out of the other link posted above that specifically deals with alcoholic beverages with less than 24% alcohol should be enough to end any discussion with an ill-informed gate agent.
Link: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1189.shtm
Aug 5, 2007, 3:00 pm
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update - CO changes its wine transport policy
Important update: with the help of FT and thanks to a member that is part of the CO Management Team, CO has announced that it has changed its Wine Transport Policy out of EZE. This is great news for all EZE visitors, and means that CO will now join the ranks of wine friendly airlines that operate from EZE !!! ^
Aug 5, 2007, 3:02 pm
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Please see the CO related announcements on this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=719146
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=719146
Sep 22, 2007, 6:42 pm
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Thanks Gaucho100k
I just made it back home with 14 bottles of wine.
One case and 2 in my check bags.
The packing case I received from you worked GREAT. At check in the United gate agent marked the case fragile and just smiled.
At US customs they did not even stop me, just waved me thru.
Congratulations on the new member of the family.
I just made it back home with 14 bottles of wine.
One case and 2 in my check bags. The packing case I received from you worked GREAT. At check in the United gate agent marked the case fragile and just smiled.At US customs they did not even stop me, just waved me thru.
Congratulations on the new member of the family.
Sep 24, 2007, 8:30 am
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Hi Twobyte.... glad you made it home with your bottles... ^ Thanks for the well wishes... ^
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Oct 23, 2007, 9:46 pm
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Oct 25, 2007, 10:35 pm
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I forgot to tell you, but when I muled-back two cases of wine from your shop last November, I was delayed by customs for close to an hour as I waited to pay $6.43 in duty.
-Bill
Oct 26, 2007, 5:27 am
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Hi Bill... sorry to hear this happened. Good news is that you now have a US$10 credit waiting for you, with our thanks for your understanding.
Oct 26, 2007, 5:28 am
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Dec 16, 2007, 6:12 pm
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Many thanks to Gaucho for the wine we bought at his shop on our recent trip through Buenos Aires. It safely made it back to Canada through two flights due to its expert styrofoam packing provided by Alex. Just wish we could have brought more back! He was swamped with pre-Christmas demands yet was very welcoming and gracious to us - Thanks, Alex!
Dec 16, 2007, 6:44 pm
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My pleasure.... and thank you for your goodwill in understanding the special time of year and allowing me to "suffer" all those interruptions during the times we met.
Dec 19, 2007, 12:29 pm
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Ive never heard of LH having problems with wine as long as its properly packed and you are not grossly over your allowed weight limits/baggage allowance.