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Duty free at Glasgow Airport is a shopping haven. With tax free shopping also available there are huge bargains to be had! This 'Glasgow Information Duty Free Amounts' guide will help you make the most of your duty free allowances shopping. |
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Duty Free At Glasgow Airport ... |
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Here we have noted your duty free allowances, dependent on your destination of travel. Duty free shopping at Glasgow Airport is available to all passengers flying outside of the EU as well as the tax free savings they are able to take advantage of. Those travelling within the EU or on International long haul flights are able to save through tax free shopping only.
Travellers, to any destination, should read the below 'Glasgow Information Duty Free Amount' guide for details on customs allowances as well as restricted and prohibited items.
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Duty Free Allowances & The EU ... |
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By shopping at tax free prices you will make savings as if the 17.5% value added tax has been deducted. It's easy to see the savings you can make as both prices before and after tax free shopping are displayed on the sales ticket.
It may be, depending on your final destination outside of the EU, that passengers may need to pay tax on purchases. Or in some cases when bringing items back to the UK. Do note however that goods from places such as bookstores, newsagents, pharmacies or goods with duty paid. are excluded from paying any additional tax.
If you are travelling to the following EU countries you can make additional savings: |
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EU Countries - 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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Do note that if you are travelling to Gibraltar your customs allowances are considered as if you were travelling outside of the EU. For duty and tax free purposes Gibraltar is outside of the Community Customs Territory.
When browsing around the World Duty Free Shop - visit their website (www.worlddutyfree.com) do keep boarding cards easily available, (rather than being held by a party member who has wandered off!). As each and every time you buy something, in any shop in the departures lounge, you will be required to present it at check out. By visiting the World Duty Free Shop website in advance passengers can make the very most of their pre-flight shopping time. The site has a whole host of duty free hints and tips and displays all of the products available to purchase, at their reduced prices. What's more, by shopping in the World Duty Free stores you could well be modelling the very latest in designer and high street fashions, or using the very latest in technology as many retailers use their airport outlets to launch their very latest collections.
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Customs Allowances in UK Airports... |
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Dependent on your final travel destination your tax and duty free allowances of what you can bring into the UK will vary too. Here we have listed the allowances when travelling from the EU:
- Goods obtained duty and tax paid in the EU are unlimited
- 1 Litre of alcoholic beverages stronger than 22%, or 2 Litres of still table wine, or fortified or sparkling wine, or other liqueurs
- 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250g of tobacco
- 50g of perfume and 250ml of toilet water
- Other goods including souvenirs up to the value of £145
Do remember, that for the sake of Customs allowances, the Channel Islands are considered outside of the EU.
When arriving into the UK with goods that have had tax paid passengers won't be required to pay any additional tax or duty.
Do note however that strict laws cover the bringing back of alcohol and tobacco. All goods must be transported by the passenger and must be for their own personal use - consumption and/or gifts.
Any goods - especially alcohol and tobacco - brought into the UK for resale or for payment will be considered as for a commercial use. If
Customs become suspicious that any goods are being brought into the Country illegally the passengers will be subject to a series of intense questions. For example: what are the type and quantity of goods that have been bought? Why were they purchased? How much was paid? How often does the passenger travel? How much alcohol and tobacco does the passenger normally consume?
Consideration will also be given to whether the goods have been concealed or are visible.
Or example, Customs are likely to suspect if the following quantities are being imported:
- 110 Litres of beer
- 90 Litres of wine
- 10 Litres of spirits
- 20 Litres of fortified wine (i.e. port or sherry)
- 3,200 cigarettes
- 200 cigars
- 400 cigarillos
- 3kg tobacco
If a decision is made that the goods have been brought into the UK for commercial use then the goods will be seized and not returned. The same applies if passengers are caught selling the goods. Customs consider this a very serious offence and can result in a sentence of up to 7 years in jail.
Many Countries follow their own laws and allowances for duty and tax free goods, with some requiring you to carry documents covering the goods in your possession. It is highly advised that if passengers are planning to bring back larger than average quantities of goods to check with the Country’s Authorities in advance.
In addition, some EU Countries have their own special rules for cigarettes and certain 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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Restricted / Prohibited Items ... |
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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
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
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