sending HB overseas

[shimmy]

is it safe to send some home brew to San Francisco, just thinking about the pressure in the plane and all that type of thing
any thoughts appreciated
cheers all

[chadjaja]

99% sure you can't send alcohol thru the post overseas.

[Kevnlis]

I am 100% sure you can. I have sent numerous bottles of wine to my family back in the states. They recieved every bottle without a worry.

EDIT: The link I posted didn't work. Here is the important info from that page:

Senders should determine import restrictions from United States of America authorities before posting:

Alcoholic beverages
Animals and animal products
Hides
Pharmaceutical products
Skins
Tobacco and tobacco products
Vegetable and other plant products
Weapons
Wool.

USA admits duty-free genuine personal gifts not exceeding $US 25 value (excluding tobacco products and perfume).

[Old Gil]

I recieved a couple of bottles of Absynth straight from Amsterdam in the post courtesy of my brother in law. I know there is a limit, about 2 litres I think before you have to pay duty, but thats commercial grog and coming in to Aus, not too sure about HB, surely they can't charge duty on something that you made

[Chris]

I bet they can! Otherwise Coopers would 'homebrew' all their beer here, then mail it duty free to the US to sell

[Old Gil]

Good point