Can you bring Japanese whisky and sake into the US?
As of 2026-10-26, we checked 15 whisky and sake sold in Japan against customs rules for the US: 15 restricted.
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Allowed (0)
None.
Restricted (15)
Reasons:
- Alcohol: returning residents 21 or older may include 1L duty-free within the US$800 exemption; anything over is taxed, and state law also applies (15)Why: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): one liter (33.8 fl. oz.) of alcoholic beverages may be included in a returning resident's personal exemption if you are at least 21, it is for personal use and not for sale, and it doesn't violate the laws of the state where you arrive; any amount over one liter is subject to duty and internal revenue tax. For non-resident visitors, see CBP's guidance.
| Product | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| Nikka フロム・ザ・バレル 500ml | JP¥3,035 ≈ US$19 |
| Nikka シングルモルト宮城峡 700ml | JP¥5,939 ≈ US$38 |
| Nikka 竹鶴ピュアモルト 700ml | JP¥5,906 ≈ US$38 |
| Suntory 山崎 12年 700ml | JP¥21,879 ≈ US$140 |
| Suntory 響 JAPANESE HARMONY 700ml | JP¥11,781 ≈ US$75 |
| Suntory 山崎 700ml | JP¥12,089 ≈ US$77 |
| Nikka シングルモルト余市 700ml | JP¥5,939 ≈ US$38 |
| Suntory 白州 700ml | JP¥11,979 ≈ US$76 |
| Suntory 知多 700ml | JP¥5,500 ≈ US$35 |
| Kubota (Asahi-Shuzo) 久保田 千寿 720ml | JP¥1,430 ≈ US$9 |
| Nikka スーパーニッカ 700ml | JP¥2,150 ≈ US$14 |
| Dassai (Asahi Shuzo) 純米大吟醸45 720ml | JP¥2,475 ≈ US$16 |
| Kubota (Asahi-Shuzo) 久保田 萬寿 720ml | JP¥4,950 ≈ US$32 |
| Suntory 響 BLENDER'S CHOICE 700ml | JP¥16,159 ≈ US$103 |
| Hakkaisan 特別本醸造 八海山 720ml | TBD |
Not allowed in (0)
None.
Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-26.
Other destinations for whisky and sake
- Australia 0/15
- Canada 0/15
- France 0/15
- Germany 0/15
- Hong Kong 0/15
- India 0/15
- Indonesia 0/15
- Italy 0/15
- Macao 0/15
- Mainland China 0/15
- Malaysia 0/15
- New Zealand 0/15
- Philippines 0/15
- Singapore 0/15
- South Korea 0/15
- Spain 0/15
- Taiwan 0/15
- Thailand 0/15
- United Kingdom 0/15
- Vietnam 0/15
See which products are allowed, restricted or not allowed in, destination by destination (numbers: allowed / checked).