Luggage Allowances

by Vanessa

We all love souvenir shopping at the end of our holiday. To ensure that your purchases comply within the official allowance of your country you can use these listings as a guide. We highly recommend that you also confirm with your official Customs office in your own country and language.

UNITED KINGDOM

Alcohol & tobacco – tolerated quantities

  • 3200 cigarettes
  • 200 cigars
  • 400 cigarillos
  • 3kg tobacco
  • 110 litres of beer
  • 90 litres of wine
  • 10 litres of spirits
  • 20 litres of fortified wine (such as port or sherry)

Animal food products and Fruit, vegetable and plant products

If you’re travelling or sending goods from an EU country you can bring in any meat, dairy or other animal products as long as they are free from diseases and for your own consumption. You may also bring in any fruit, vegetables or plant products if they are grown in any of these countries, are free from pests and diseases and are for your own consumption.

This information has been taken directly from the official HM Revenue & Customs website.
For further information on banned and restricted goods please visit the following link.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/banned-restricted.htm