IMPORTING ALCOHOL FOR PERSONAL USE

When importing liquor into this state for your personal use, the following information should be helpful. Liquor is any distilled or rectified spirit, alcohol, wine, fermented and malt liquors and cider over 6% alcoholic content by volume.

A person may legally import into this state for their own personal use quantities of liquor not to exceed three (3) quarts. There is no limit on beverage (at least 1/2% but not over 6% alcoholic content by volume), provided it is for consumption only and not for resale.

For any amount of liquor exceeding three (3) quarts, but not more than three (3) gallons for an individuals own personal use the Commission may grant a license to allow importation into the state at no charge.

If the quantity of liquor exceeds three gallons, then the Liquor Commission by law charges a 25% fee on the entire value of the liquor.

The following is a list of information you must submit before a transport license may be issued:

1. Letter stating liquor is for your personal use.

2. Inventory of liquor to be transported listing number of bottles, size and value of each item. (Supply invoice if available.)

3. Destination of the shipment, approximate delivery time,vessel name and place of arrival, as applicable.

4. Copy of your photo drivers license, state identification card or other valid ID to prove that the owner of the shipment is 21 years of age or over.

5. For shipments over 3 gallons, include the fee. (25% on entire value of wine) To figure the correct fee, please use the following formula: Value x 25%=Fee.

6. Mail the above information to: NHSLC, PO Box 1795, Concord NH 03302

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail Diane Leroux or call 603 271-3521.