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Duty free allowances can be taken advantage of at London City Airport when through to the departure lounge. Read on for a guide on London City Information on duty free allowances. |
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Duty Free At London City Airport ... |
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Duty free at London City Airport is available to passengers flying outside of the EU or International long haul. This gives these passengers large savings on a variety of goods including perfumes, cosmetics, fashion and electricals when considering their duty free allowances.
However, all passengers, regardless of their destination of travel should read our helpful guide on those goods that are prohibited and restricted from being brought into the UK and the duty free allowances permitted.
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Tax Free Shopping, Duty Free & The EU ... |
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For those passengers flying within the EU or International long haul can buy goods that are tax free. This is as if the selling price is before Value Added Tax at 17.5% has been added.
Any passenger arriving at the final destination that's outside the EU, or when bringing the purchases back, maybe required to pay tax on the goods they have bought. Not however products from newsagents, bookstores, pharmacies. Neither on goods with duty paid.
To see if you can shop either duty free at London City Airport, or tax free, see the list of 25 countries currently in the EU: |
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EU Member Nations |
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Austria
Belgium
Cyprus*
Czech Rep
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
The Irish Republic
Italy
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Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
The Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain**
Sweden
UK*** |
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| * The whole of Cyprus is part of the EU, however, goods from any area in Cyprus not under effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, are treated as non-EU imports |
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| ** Not Including the Canary Islands |
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| *** Not including The Channel Islands |
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It's worth noting that if you're travelling to the Channel Islands, like Gibraltar, that even though they are actually members of the EU, UK Customs view them as outside it's Community Customs territory so you can shop as if travelling outside of Europe for extra savings and discounts.
When shopping at London City Airport, you should keep your boarding card with you at all times so this can be presented with the goods you intend to purchase (so the either tax free or duty free price can be calculated).
Why not visit the World Duty Free website at www.worlddutyfree.combefore departing from London City Airport to view the full range of designer fashion and accessories, perfumes, alcohol and tobacco and luxury cosmetics. And don't be surprised if you see some new products available for sale as many retailers use their airport outlets to launch their very latest collections. |
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UK Custom's Duty Free Allowances ... |
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When you're travelling into the UK from an EU Country you can bring in the following goods without incurring any additional customs duty:
- 2 Litres of still table wine, or fortified or sparkling wine, or other liqueurs or 1 Litre of alcoholic beverages stronger than 22%
- 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 250g of tobacco or 50 cigars
- 50g of perfume and 250ml of toilet water
- Other goods up to £145, including souvenirs.
- Duty paid and tax paid in the EU are unlimited
All tobacco and alcoholic goods brought into the UK must be transported by the passenger, both off the plane and through Customs, for whom they are intended, not split between passengers. The goods must also be for that person's individual use i.e. as gifts or for their own consumption, and strictly not for sale or payment to any other person. Otherwise these good will be considered as being bought for a commercial use.
Should Customs believe that the goods have been brought into the UK for a commercial purpose, the Customs Officer will ask a selection of questions and checks.
Customs Officers might ask about the type and quantity of goods. How much was paid and how often the passenger travels. About why so much was purchased. What the passenger's normal consumption is. Also if the excess goods have been concealed, or if they have been easily and visibly displayed.
Customs will suspect the following quantities:
- 400 cigarillos
- 3kg tobacco
- 3,200 cigarettes
- 200 cigars
- 90 Litres of wine
- 10 Litres of spirits
- 110 Litres of beer
- 20 Litres of fortified wine (i.e. port or sherry)
Anyone found guilty by Customs for importing goods will have the said goods seized and they won't be returned. The same if caught selling the said goods. And the passenger could be faced with up to seven years in prison if found guilty.
Like the UK you'll find many Countries have their own individual laws on tobacco and alcohol goods allowed into their Country by one person. Do check with the Country you are travelling to if planning on importing or exporting large amounts as you could be required to carry paperwork covering the goods you are transporting.
Here are some of the EU Countries that have their own rules on cigarettes and some tobacco products: |
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Special Restrictions |
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Czech Republic |
200 cigarettes, or
250g smoking tobacco, or
50 cigars, or
100 cigarillos |
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Estonia |
200 cigarettes, or
250g of smoking tobacco* |
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Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia & Slovenia |
200 Cigarettes* |
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| * From these Countries, there is no limit on other tobacco products as long as they are for the passengers own consumption. |
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Prohibited & Restricted Goods ... |
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The following items are prohibited from being brought into the UK from any destination:
- Indecent and obscene material featuring children
- Counterfeit and pirated goods
- Meat, dairy and other animal products
- Unlicensed drugs
- Offensive weapons
The following items are restricted from being brought into the UK from any destination:
- Live animals, endangered species, certain plants and their produce
- Radio transmitters
- Firearms, explosives and ammunition
- Pornography
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