Bringing Nicaraguan specialties home

[chamberlin]

Are there any limits for bringing home items such as Rum or Coffee?

I've tried to find information online, but haven't been able to so far. . .

Thanks!

[dnurock]

I believe the US has a limit of 1-1.5 liters of alcohol per person.  I've never heard of anyone getting hassled bringing in coffee.  You might try a web search for US Customs.

Also, if you're bringing back alcohol it has to go in your CHECKED bags, so be sure to wrap/bag it well so it doesn't leak!

I brought 2 liters of water samples back last time I went and got pulled down to the bowels of the baggage room in El Salvador (TACA's hub) to open my bag.  They just wanted to be sure it wasn't a bomb, but lots of other passengers there also opening their bags that contained rum.

Bottom line, you can bring it back but be ready for the possibility of a hassle. 

[dnurock]

I looked at the US Customs web site, looks like you may be able to bring in more than a liter of rum, but you'll get hit with DUTY charges.

Check out this link for more info...

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/