Duty-Free Liquids Gels and Aerosols
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Duty-Free Liquids, Gels, and Aerosols
Overview
Shopping at airport duty-free stores can be a great perk when traveling internationally. However, it's essential to be aware of the current rules regarding carrying liquids on flights.
Key Points
Countries such as the European Union members, Iceland, Norway, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and others have introduced new regulations for liquids in carry-on bags. These rules can affect passengers purchasing duty-free liquids like perfumes and liquor when traveling internationally.
Important Considerations
In many countries, duty-free shops are located before security checkpoints. If you purchase liquid duty-free items at these airports, they must be placed in specially sealed, tamper-evident bags to pass through security. Note that these bags are not accepted at U.S. checkpoints.
To prevent the need to discard your liquid duty-free purchases in the U.S. or overseas, follow these guidelines:
For Travelers Departing from the U.S. to International Destinations:
- If you have a nonstop flight, you can buy liquids of any size from U.S. duty-free shops.
- For flights with connections in Europe, Japan, or other international destinations, liquids purchased in the U.S. in containers larger than three ounces can’t pass through security unless in a tamper-evident bag, which is unavailable in the U.S.
For Travelers Returning to the U.S.:
- On nonstop flights to the U.S., duty-free liquids bought internationally are allowed if they are in tamper-evident bags that meet U.S. standards.
- You can bring aboard duty-free purchases delivered to the aircraft, bought onboard, or purchased post-security.
- For flights with U.S. connections, duty-free liquids won’t be allowed through checkpoints unless checked with baggage. After reclaiming your bags for customs, you can place duty-free liquids in your checked luggage for your connecting flight.
Additional Tips
- Purchase duty-free liquid items on the last leg of your journey if there's a connection.
- In countries using tamper-evident bags, do not open them before passing through security to avoid seizure.
- When returning to the U.S. with a connecting flight, use the customs check to transfer duty-free liquids to your checked bags.
By following these guidelines, you can enjoy your duty-free shopping experience without worry.
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