Bring wine to VN?

[sealedkiss 1]

I want to bring a few bottles of wine to Vietnam. Do you know what is required at HCMC customs? Thanks.

[john_and_marlene 162]

http://destinia.com/guide/the-world/asia/t...0002-30216/5/en

Duty-Free: The following goods may be imported into Thailand without incurring customs duty by any person, irrespective of age:

200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or equal weight of cigars; 1l of alcoholic liquor; one still camera with five rolls of film or one movie camera with three rolls of 8mm or 16mm film.

[payxibka 10,044]

http://destinia.com/guide/the-world/asia/t...0002-30216/5/en

Duty-Free: The following goods may be imported into Thailand without incurring customs duty by any person, irrespective of age:

200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or equal weight of cigars; 1l of alcoholic liquor; one still camera with five rolls of film or one movie camera with three rolls of 8mm or 16mm film.

I guess that would be important info if he wanted to go to Thailand!

Here is a similar link for VN

http://destinia.com/guide/the-world/asia/v...0002-30236/5/en

[CK&Tydi 0]

Depend on what kind of wine you want to bring back. If it is some stuff you can purchase from Duty Free, then you should get it at the Duty Free in Vietnam. It is much cheaper then get it from the State or in Hong Kong or in China. Max is 2 bottles, and 2 cartton (10 Pak) of cigarette. I will update the forum by the end of this week. hehehh if i smuggle some more wine back home.

[payxibka 10,044]

Depend on what kind of wine you want to bring back. If it is some stuff you can purchase from Duty Free, then you should get it at the Duty Free in Vietnam. It is much cheaper then get it from the State or in Hong Kong or in China. Max is 2 bottles, and 2 cartton (10 Pak) of cigarette. I will update the forum by the end of this week. hehehh if i smuggle some more wine back home.

He wants to bring some into VN not take home!

[CK&Tydi 0]

Depend on what kind of wine you want to bring back. If it is some stuff you can purchase from Duty Free, then you should get it at the Duty Free in Vietnam. It is much cheaper then get it from the State or in Hong Kong or in China. Max is 2 bottles, and 2 cartton (10 Pak) of cigarette. I will update the forum by the end of this week. hehehh if i smuggle some more wine back home.

He wants to bring some into VN not take home!

I know, you can purchase at the Tan Son Nhat airport too. :-)

[STL_HCMC 0]

This is indeed true!

STL_HCMC

I know, you can purchase at the Tan Son Nhat airport too. :-)

[john_and_marlene 162]

http://destinia.com/guide/the-world/asia/t...0002-30216/5/en

Duty-Free: The following goods may be imported into Thailand without incurring customs duty by any person, irrespective of age:

200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or equal weight of cigars; 1l of alcoholic liquor; one still camera with five rolls of film or one movie camera with three rolls of 8mm or 16mm film.

I guess that would be important info if he wanted to go to Thailand!

Here is a similar link for VN

http://destinia.com/guide/the-world/asia/v...0002-30236/5/en

Oops, I looked up the wrong one. Here you go:

http://www.vietnamstay.com/information/vncustoms.htm

Duty-Free

Cigarettes: 400; Cigars: 100;, Tobacco: 100 gr; Liquor: 1.5 liters.

Perfume and jewellery for personal use.

Small gift items valued at not more than US$ 300

[payxibka 10,044]

This is indeed true!

STL_HCMC

I know, you can purchase at the Tan Son Nhat airport too. :-)

Ah, but maybe he wants to bring in some of that special "Boone's Farm" wine that is not sold there......

[CK&Tydi 0]

This is indeed true!

STL_HCMC

I know, you can purchase at the Tan Son Nhat airport too. :-)

Last time, I purchased a bottle of Cordon Bleu in Hong Kong. It cost like 20 dollars more when i can get a Tan Son Nhat at a cheaper price. Anyway, another thing is with all the security reason. They dont' allow you to carry it as a carry on. You have to have it in the luggage and it may break. So get it at the Tan Son Nhat, it is better option.

[john_and_marlene 162]

Or get Hiney Wine ... it comes in cans.

http://www.hiney.com/

[Tony_H 0]

I don't know what kind of wine you are trying to bring to Vietnam. You can pretty much buy what you need there quite cheaply.

Last week, I bought 20 bottles for my engagement party, a mix of wine and champaign for a total of $115, around $6 avg for each. While shopping, I saw all kinds from California, French, Italian, Spanish, etc... There is a section of town that has quite a few stores (10+) selling wine and liquors. They even deliver for a very small fee. On a large order, it is with free delivery.

It just seems like too much trouble trying to bring in unless it is so special, not found anywhere there.

Edited November 27, 2006 by Tony/Anthea

[john_and_marlene 162]

I don't know what kind of wine you are trying to bring to Vietnam. You can pretty much buy what you need there quite cheaply.

Do they have hiney wine?

[Tony_H 0]

I am pretty sure that they don't have it based on what I saw on their website. They prefer well known brands. I found lots of California brands and French brands.

Do they have hiney wine?

Edited November 27, 2006 by Tony/Anthea

[sealedkiss 1]

Sorry, I was talking about liquor. From y'all responses, I think I'll try to get 2 bottles at Tan Son Nhat.

Tony, how about liquor at the local store you bought?