What is a waived corkage fee?
What is a waived corkage fee? Free corkage means that the establishment has a corkage policy, but charges no money. These restaurants allow patrons to bring in their own bottles of wine and still perform wine service free of charge. Free corkage is typically offered during special events or occasions in order to entice potential customers.
Do I have to declare a bottle of wine?
If I have a single bottle of wine from overseas do I need to declare it since there is no fees to be assessed? Yes, you still need to declare it. US Customs says that, You must declare all food products. Failure to declare food products can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties.