How does duty-free shopping work in UK?

Duty-free shopping refers to the purchase of goods that are exempt from certain taxes and customs duties typically imposed on imported items. The duty-free allowance for tobacco products in the UK is typically limited to 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco.



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UK domestic legislation prevents duty free being extended to domestic travellers, so passengers must be leaving the UK in order to be able to purchase goods for their own personal use free of duty and taxes. This has been the law for many years and is unaffected by any Brexit related changes.

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In addition you can bring duty-free bags and airport purchases in the cabin along with your cabin baggage. Even though many airlines are relatively lenient when it comes to enforcement of hand luggage limitations, there are usually no exemptions for items bought duty free.

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For goods over the £1,500 threshold and restricted and excise goods, and goods over 1,000kg you will need to make a full customs declaration either by yourself or through an agent.

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You can also take liquids bought at an airport or on a plane (such as duty free) through security if: the items are sealed inside a security bag when you buy them. the receipt for the items is sealed in the security bag and visible.

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That perfume they're selling at the duty-free shop in the airport could very well be a fake. It's not just at the airport that you'll find counterfeit perfume, but at the airport, there's a greater chance that the retailer you're buying it from has no idea if he's selling a counterfeit version.

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The cheapest nation for fragrances is Morocco, at $85.73. Morocco is the joint cheapest country when it comes to a bottle of Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle, as well as the second cheapest for Dior's J'Adore fragrance. Further Study Insights: The most expensive countries for duty-free shopping include Kenya and Ghana.

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