What do you say when shipping alcohol?

Lastly, if a shipping clerk asks what you are shipping, don't say beer. It's a silly but necessary point to address. FedEx and UPS are not really concerned about what you are shipping, but if someone does ask what is being shipped, say that it's anything but beer.

How do you personally ship alcohol?

You must package the alcohol in the center of the shipment, away from the package's sides. Your package must be deemed sturdy by UPS. You must clearly label the shipment and meet UPS, origin state, and destination state guidelines. You must clearly label the package as containing alcohol.

Can you mail alcohol secretly?

As far as shipping alcohol is concerned, it is illegal under federal and state laws, so for the most part, it's against the law.

What do you say when shipping beer?

If someone asks you what's in the box, you can say something like “collectible glassware,” “vintage sodas,” “olive oils,” etc. Some people say “live yeast samples” which is one of the better, more truthful answers. To be honest, I've only been asked once or twice what I'm sending.

How do I ship beer to a friend?

You can wrap your bottles and cans in bubble wrap, tape the bubble wrap together, then put your bubble-wrapped beer in a zip lock bag. Once you've got your beer packed up, then you can put the beer in your corrugated cardboard box. Add some padding to make sure your beers don't shift around, and tape up your box.

Will UPS know if I ship alcohol?

How do you ship drinks?

How do I ship alcohol to a friend USPS?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) prohibits sending alcoholic beverages through the mail, but you can ship alcohol via couriers, such as FedEx or UPS if you're a licensed alcohol shipper.

Does USPS xray all packages?

Is Mail X-Rayed? Some of the mail that is sent through the United States Postal Service will pass through an X-Ray machine. There are no specific guidelines as to what may or may not be x-rayed, though mail sent to or through larger cities is likely to pass through an X-Ray machine.

Can you send alcohol through FedEx?

As an individual, you may not ship alcohol, including wine, beer, liquor, or champagne, through the FedEx network. If you'd like to send alcohol as a gift to a friend or family member, you'll need to have it shipped from the licensed retailer or winery you purchased it from.

Can I send alcohol as a gift to us?

You can send boxes yourself like thru mailboxes etc to the USA personal address to personal address. Just don't declare alcohol. Just say food or gift items. Even here in the USA alcohol and wine shipping is restricted between states.

How can I ship wine to a friend?

Can USPS ask what's in my package?

When you bring your mail to the post office, employees will ask if there are any liquids, flammable, or hazardous material inside the package. It's your responsibility to make sure anything you mail complies with what's allowed. Each local post office has an area where non-mailable items are detained.

What makes a package suspicious?

Suspicious packages or articles might have protruding wires, aluminum foil or oil stains visible, and might emit a peculiar odor. Suspicious packages or articles might have an excessive amount of postage. Letter bombs might feel rigid or appear uneven or lopsided.

What makes a USPS package suspicious?

Items of unusual weight relative to their size, or that are lopsided or oddly shaped. Items which are sealed with excessive amounts of tape. An item containing a postmark which does not match the return address or bears an excessive amount of postage. Mailpiece is leaking an unknown powdery substance.

Can you ship alcohol via UPS as a gift?

No, you can't ship alcohol via UPS as a gift.

UPS requires all alcohol-related businesses to sign a contract verifying their lawfulness as a company before shipping. Federal and state laws also mandate that only licensed businesses ship alcohol, too, so in broad terms, it's a no-go.

How do you mail a bottle of wine?

We recommend using polystyrene inner packaging with a corrugated outer container when shipping wine or alcohol bottles. You can also use molded pulp or die-cut corrugated packaging to protect beer, wine, liquor, and champagne. Reinforce the bottom of the box with extra tape.

Can I mail liquids through USPS?

Nonflammable liquids and nonhazardous liquids can be sent via USPS, if sealed inside a waterproof container. A recently proposed rule change states that mailers must mark the outer container of a mailpiece containing liquid to indicate the nature of the contents, and include orientation arrows.

How do you send liquids in the mail?

Liquids must be packed in a waterproof, sealable container. The container must be kept upright in the cardboard box, and the box must be marked as “Fragile” to ensure it is not kept upside down during shipping.

Can I send a bottle of wine through UPS?

UPS only accepts packages containing wine from shippers who are licensed under applicable law and who have signed and entered into a contract with UPS for the transportation of wine. Note: UPS provides service for other alcoholic beverages (beer and spirits ) on a contract basis only.

How do you ship bottles?

Wrap your bottles individually in bubble wrap, use 2 sturdy cardboard boxes, and stuff any empty spaces with packing material. If you pack carefully and label the box as fragile, you can relax and ship your bottles with confidence!

What happens if I ship alcohol?

That being said, it is important to know that there are consequences if you are caught and that shipping alcohol is at your own risk. Typically, you'll get a written warning on an initial violation. Subsequent violations could lead to fines and or, gulp, jail time, so be mindful and be smart.

Can you ship liquids FedEx?

If your shipment contains liquid or perishable products that could contain liquids, double-bag the products using minimum 2-mil watertight plastic bags and line the inside of the foam container with a minimum 2-mil plastic liner and absorbent material.

What happens if USPS finds drugs in a package?

Once the package is 'seized', it may be examined by a drug dog, and a warrant will be issued to open the package should the dog alert for the presence of drugs (typically, the post office will line up 6 packages, five which they know do not contain drugs, and the suspected package).

Can I ship liquids ups?

USPS, UPS and FedEx allow shipping of liquids. You need to use a waterproof container. Follow all regulations for your liquid, especially if it is flammable or hazardous.