- Nov 18, 2004
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Coming back to the states and I was wondering if customs X-rays checked bags on international flights? I'm coming back from Germany and would like to know to avoid and unpleasant entanglements.
Originally posted by: purbeast0
I believe they actually open the bags up and search through them. I know when I just got back from Cancun my stuff had been opened and physically searched in.
When I left Aruba I actually witnessed the AA person doing it, as they did it right in front of me and asked me questions. This time though, I gave my bag to the Delta guys and they all had rubber gloves on and I believe they checked them behind closed doors.
Originally posted by: roguerower
Ok then, does anyone know the limit of liquor that can be carried in a checked bag for each individual?
EDIT: When I hit German customs coming over with my family the only time I saw them stop someone is when my sister carried her lacrosse bag through and they thought it held a gun or something.
Originally posted by: jjones
1 liter is duty free, and you'll need to pay duty on additional bottles. I've come through with a couple bottles though and haven't been charged for it. In my experience, they're usually lenient about it, but that's no guarantee. Expect to pay if you carry more than 1 bottle, and if you don't, then just thank the nice customs officer and move on.
Originally posted by: jjones
1 liter is duty free, and you'll need to pay duty on additional bottles. I've come through with a couple bottles though and haven't been charged for it. In my experience, they're usually lenient about it, but that's no guarantee. Expect to pay if you carry more than 1 bottle, and if you don't, then just thank the nice customs officer and move on.
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Originally posted by: roguerower
Ok then, does anyone know the limit of liquor that can be carried in a checked bag for each individual?
EDIT: When I hit German customs coming over with my family the only time I saw them stop someone is when my sister carried her lacrosse bag through and they thought it held a gun or something.
EDIT 2: I will be leaving from Germany and then have a layover in a major international hub where most likely my bags will be checked on through. Anyone know if they will check them there or at my final destination?