How many bottles of wine can I bring from Argentina? Customs limits by country
Find out how many liters of wine and what duty-free allowance you are permitted to enter Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, and other countries in the region when returning from your trip to Argentina.
Argentina is world-famous for the quality of its vineyards, and for any tourist, returning home with a good Malbec in their suitcase is almost a must. However, when passing through airport or border controls, the same question always arises: how many bottles of wine can I take on the plane or in the car? Although each customs agency sets its limits in liters and the benefit is exclusive to passengers over 18 years old, the permitted quantities vary significantly depending on the destination country.
While places like Brazil and Paraguay allow up to 12 liters (equivalent to about 16 standard 750 ml bottles), other markets like Uruguay, Chile, or Peru have stricter rules. Below, we detail the current official regulations and duty-free allowances by country so you can enjoy your purchases without any last-minute surprises.
Customs Limits and Regulations by Country
Brazil: 12 liters (about 16 bottles)
If you bring more than 12 liters of alcoholic beverages or exceed your total duty-free allowance (500 dollars for arrivals by air or sea), you must declare them through the Electronic Declaration of Traveler's Goods (e-DBV) and pay the corresponding import taxes.
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Uruguay: 6 liters
Passengers can enter with up to 6 liters of alcoholic beverages per person. This quantity includes spirits, wines, and liqueurs, and must be part of your personal baggage allowance. Anything exceeding the value of your allowance (which is up to 300 dollars for land border travel or 500 dollars by air/sea) will be taxed an extra 50 percent on the value of the merchandise.
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Chile: 2.5 liters
Passengers can enter up to 2.5 liters of alcoholic beverages per person as part of their baggage without declaring or paying taxes. Any excess must be mandatory declared before the National Customs Service (Aduanas).
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Paraguay: 12 liters
These products must be for personal consumption, and the total value of the bottles must be within the permitted duty-free allowance, which is 500 dollars per person by air.
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Bolivia: 3 liters
The 1,000-dollar allowance includes new items that travelers buy abroad for strict personal use or consumption, with a specific limitation of up to 3 liters in the case of alcoholic beverages.
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Peru: 3 liters
Peru customs allows passengers to enter up to 3 liters of liquor duty-free. This quantity is exclusively for personal use and must be transported within the baggage (checked or carry-on).
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Colombia: 5 liters
A maximum of 5 liters of wine per passenger is allowed as part of accompanied baggage, free from the payment of customs duties as long as it does not exceed the stipulated value limit.
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United States: 1 liter (duty-free)
Customs allows a maximum of up to 15 bottles as baggage, but you will have to declare and pay the corresponding taxes starting from the second bottle, as only the first liter is duty-free. Note: Unlike the other countries on the list, the minimum legal age to enter the US with alcohol is 21 years old.
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