Not that I did, of course, but I have a friend who brought a bottle back and walked right through customs. My understanding is that absinthe is actually legal in the U.S. for cooking purposes, essentially small quantities, which is why some sites actually can sell you a bottle here. That said, you are probably taking chances by doing so nowadays. The friend brought it back pre-9/11, by the way. Honestly you'll probably enjoy your purchases more by just bringing some good wines, since you won't have to stress out about smuggling it back in. OR you could pay the $35-$50 per bottle I've seen it advertised for here...