Wine Bottle
Wine is treated as alcohol — limited to 3.4 oz in carry-on, but full bottles are fine in checked bags since wine is almost always under 24% ABV.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. Wine is a liquid, so in carry-on each bottle or container must be 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less — a standard 750 mL bottle won't fit. The exception: wine bought after security at an airport shop or duty-free counter, sealed in a tamper-evident bag with your receipt, can be brought on over the 3.4 oz limit.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. Wine is almost always under 24% ABV, so it has no quantity limit in checked baggage. (A small number of fortified dessert wines approach or exceed 24% ABV — those fall under the same 24-70% ABV tier as spirits, capped at 5 liters per passenger.) Cushion bottles well to prevent breakage.
Quantity limit
3.4 oz (per container)
Special instructions
If traveling internationally, check destination customs limits — in the US, CBP allows 1 liter of alcohol duty-free per adult traveler (21+), with additional amounts subject to duty and any state limits.
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FAQ
- Can I bring a full bottle of wine in my carry-on?
- No, not unless it's a duty-free purchase sealed in a tamper-evident bag with a receipt. A standard 750 mL bottle exceeds the 3.4 oz carry-on liquid limit, so pack it in checked baggage instead.
- How much wine can I bring back into the US duty-free?
- CBP allows 1 liter of alcohol duty-free per adult (21+). Beyond that, expect to pay duty and any applicable state taxes — check CBP's guidance for current details.
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Sources: TSA — What Can I Bring?, U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Travel · Last verified: 2026-07-30
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.