Crossing into USA with Homebrew

[bechard]

Gentlemen,

I'm heading into the US for a night of indoor water park and fun with the family and was wondering if US Customs allows Homebrew to cross the border. I'd only be taking a 6-pack from Windsor to Detroit.

Any experience with such matters? I have no trouble taking a six pack of mixed commercial craft beer back to Canada, I just have no idea what the US Customs rules are for unmarked bottles.

 

[Revvy]

You have to meet me at the border and I'll usher your beer across. For a finder's fee of beer of course. Because I am a certified "beer inspector" after all.

Actually I don't have an answer.

 

[janivar123]

I think if i was in your situation that i would recykle some comersial lables
But thats just me

Might have to proove that its beer if unmarked...

 

[bechard]

Beer inspector, that's good.

 

[Boru]

Import regulations require an ABV to be on there from what I know of them.

Honestly, just make your own label with a "brewery" name on it and slap an ABV (even if it's blatantly false) and you should be fine. Just tell them it's a local brew from your town. Most of us Americans are ignorant enough of Canadian geography that we'd believe you.

 

[Ravenshead]

Just keep your mouth shut and RDWHAHB. I've "imported" so many bottles of wine and vodka from oversees in my checked luggage that I should have a tax license. I just report "nothing to declare" on my customs form.