Passengers aged over 18 years travelling between the United Kingdom (UK) and France or Spain (EU) may purchase the above items for personal use without paying tax or duty.
DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE ENTERING THE EU.
| Beer, Wine, Spirits & Tobacco | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Wine | 4 litres of still wine |
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How much alcohol can I take from UK to France?
British people entering France from January 1, 2021 will be subject to limitations on how much alcohol they can carry with them. They will be allowed no more than: 16 litres of beer. Four litres of wine.
Do I have to pay customs from UK to France?
The rules say that you are exempt from paying duty if you are moving to France and bringing your household goods which you have owned for more than six months, and you have been living in the UK or another non-EU country for at least the preceding 12 months.
How much alcohol can I bring into France?
Anyone coming in to France from an EU country can bring with them 10 litres of spirits, 20 litres of fortified wine such as Port or Madeira, 90 litres of wine and 100 litres of beer (otherwise known as The Local’s weekly shop).
How many cigarettes can I bring to France from UK?
200 cigarettes
Non-E.U. nationals can bring in duty-free either 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, or 250 grams of smoking tobacco. This amount is doubled if you live outside Europe. You can also bring in 2 liters of wine and 1 liter of alcohol over 22%, and 2 liters of wine 22% or under.
What will happen to duty free allowances after Brexit?
After Brexit has been finalised, the excise and customs duty allowances will be the same as the allowances for bringing back goods from non-EU countries, and you will be able to declare goods online.
What is the duty free allowance for France?
When entering France/EU
200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco. 4 litres of still wine. 1 litre of spirits or strong liqueurs over 22% volume or 2 litres of fortified wine, sparkling wine or other liqueurs that are less than 22% volume. 16 litres of beer.
How much customs will I pay from UK to France?
In the case of France the general rate is 20%. This means that goods sent from the UK to France and vice versa are not subject to the ‘output’ VAT from the country of supply. Instead, ‘import’ VAT is paid in the country of receipt.
Do I have to pay VAT on goods from UK to France?
Overview. If you sell, send or transfer goods out of the UK you do not normally need to charge VAT on them. You can zero rate most exports from: Great Britain to any destination outside the UK.
What is the import tax from UK to France?
20%
French VAT (TVA) at 20% may however be payable on the total package value (including transport and packaging and any customs duties), although there is an exemption for packages worth less than €22 until July 1, 2021.
What can you not bring into France?
You are not allowed to take meat or meat products to France apart from fish or fish products (up to a maximum of 20kg). You are not allowed to take milk, cheese, yoghurt or other milk-based products except for infant milk, infant food or food required by humans or pets for medical reasons.
What do I have to declare at French customs?
If you are carrying more than 10,000 euros in cash, you must declare this to the Customs Authorities when entering or leaving France.
These include:
- Live animals and animal-based products.
- Endangered species of flora and fauna.
- Plant and plant products.
- Cultural goods.
- Weapons and ammunition.
Can you take beer from UK to France?
If you buy alcohol or tobacco in the U.K. to bring into the EU, you will no longer need to pay duty — which is good news if you fancy bringing your favourite British ale or cider with you to France or beyond.
How many cigarettes can I bring to France from EU?
200 cigarettes
You cannot bring back to France more than:
200 cigarettes (= 1 carton) 100 cigarillos (cigars of a max weight of 3 grams each)
What will the cigarette allowance be after Brexit?
Tobacco: 200 cigarettes OR 100 cigarillos OR 50 cigars OR 250 g tobacco OR 200 sticks of tobacco for heating. Other goods worth up to £390 (or up to £270 when arriving by private plane or boat).
Are cigarettes cheap in France?
The price of cigarettes is substantially different across Europe.
Retail price of a premium pack of 20 cigarettes in selected European countries in 2017 (in GBP)
| Characteristic | Retail price in GBP |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9.15 |
| France | 5.67 |
| Netherlands | 5.37 |
| Belgium | 5.12 |
What can I bring back from EU after Brexit?
If you’re travelling to Great Britain (England, Wales or Scotland) from outside the UK, your personal allowances mean you can bring in a certain amount of goods without paying tax or duty.
Tobacco allowance
- 200 cigarettes.
- 100 cigarillos.
- 50 cigars.
- 250g tobacco.
- 200 sticks of tobacco for electronic heated tobacco devices.
Can I bring cheese back from France after Brexit?
If you are travelling in the EU you can carry meat or dairy products with you as long as they are for your own personal consumption. This also applies to plants or plant products, such as cut flowers, fruit or vegetables as long as they have been grown in an EU country and are free from pests or disease.
Can we buy duty free after Brexit?
Travellers departing England, Scotland and Wales for EU countries can now purchase duty free liquor & tobacco. According to the European Travel Retail Confederation (ETRC), the EU allowances are as follows: Alcohol: a) 4 litres of still wine; and b) 16 litres of beer; and c) a total of 1 litre of spirits over 22 % vol.
How much is import tax in France?
The standard VAT rate for imports into France (mainland) is 20% in 2020. There is also an intermediate rate of 10% and a reduced rate of 5.5% which apply to certain products specifically targeted by the tax law.
What is the duty free allowance from Europe to UK?
Under new allowances, travellers coming to Britain can take in 42 litres of beer, 18 litres of still wine and four litres of spirits OR nine litres of sparkling wine, fortified wine or any alcoholic beverage less than 22% ABV, without paying UK duties.
