duty free holland

[darkminxi]

how much duty free can i bring back from holland

[sddsddean]

The same as you can from any other EU country. Theoretically there is no limit, but HM Customs and Excise don't believe in the EU, so you have to convince them its all 'for your own use'. I know they have upped the limit on cigs to 3200, but not sure what you will get away with on spirits etc.

[darkminxi]

Thanks, sddsddean, but how much can i bring from any other EU country? I've looked on net but can't find owt, thanks-in-advance, xxx

[mikewall01]

There is no limit on duty free items brought into the UK from any other EU country as long as they are for personal use, however, there are published guidelines above which you may have to satisfy customs regarding "personal use". These are; cigarettes - 800; cigarillos - 400; cigars - 200; smoking tobacco - 1kg; wine - 90 ltrs; spirits - 10 ltrs; fortified wine (port / sherry) - 20 ltrs; Beer - 110 ltrs; and the best of luck if you are travelling by pushbike. source Manchester Airport duty free guidelines.

[darkminxi]

thanks a lot mike, much appreciated x

[Pinotage]

Hold on a second here. There's some misunderstanding.

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There are *NO* duty free allowances between countries in the EU. Duty free was abolished a few years ago.

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There is free trade between member states - or at least that was the intention. It was also intended that member states would 'harmonise' their taxation. However, that hasn't happened and member states are charging different rates. Thus France charges a fraction of what the UK does on alcohol. So its cheaper to buy it in France. Its not tax free, French tax has been charged. And in theory you can bring back as much tax paid goods from another EU member into the UK as you want for your personal use.

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But frightened by the loss of UK revenue, the customs apply a limit. If you exceed that you have to convince the customs that it is for YOUR personal use. Not your friend, not a mate in the office....

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Duty free shops in EU airports will not let you buy if your destination is another EU member. Some won't let you buy at all, some have two prices, tax free and normal and you payt he normal, and dear old BAA airports allow you to buy at the same price, ie minus 17.5% VAT