Any individual bringing alcohol back into the state of Washington for personal use is responsible for paying the applicable tax on any amount over the duty free limits.
From another state within the United States
There are no taxes on the first 2 liters of spirits, wine, or hard cider; or the first 288 ounces of beer.
From outside the United States
There are no taxes on the first liter of alcoholic beverages.
Taxes must be paid for amounts in excess of the above mentioned amounts.
For more information on Individual Importation please visit our Individual Importation of Alcoholic Beverages For Personal Use page.