Can I take alcohol from India to US on a flight?

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Several CBP, TSA/FAA, and state rules may apply.

You have to be over 21 years old.

Don't tell anyone that the stuff is for someone else. Say you plan to consume it yourself.

As Nicholas said, wrap the bottle well and put it in your check-in luggage, not carry-on.

TSA/FAA: (source: https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/alcoholic-beverages )

If it's less than 24% alcohol by volume (48 proof) - e.g. wine or beer, then there's no limit.

If your Mahua is between 24% (48 proof) and 70% (140 proof), then you can bring in up to 5 liters.

Higher alcohol content is not allowed.

CBP: (source: https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-190 )

The first liter (per traveller over 21 years old) is duty-free, but you pay a small customs duty + federal excise tax after the first liter.

A few states, including Texas and California, have additional restrictions that you are unlikely to exceed.

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The 100ml rule will not allow you to carry those bottles in a carry-on

You can put them into your checked baggage, while being mindful of the fact that items in checked luggage are likely to break, but you need to make sure to declare it and pay appropriate duty when required

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