Questions tagged [duty-free]
Related to purchases in tax-free shops, usually in airports, ferry terminals and at other international border points.
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Transit Dubai with Duty Free
I will have family travelling to my wedding in Bali from Ireland in September 2024. I would like them to bring some Irish whiskey from Dublin duty free. Being a wedding I would be investing a good ...
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What duties and taxes would I pay in Canada on a camera from Japan?
I'm visiting Japan right now (I'm a Canadian resident) and am considering picking up a digital camera (second-hand, if that matters). The value of the camera would exceed the 800-dollar personal ...
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2-litre pack of duty-free spirits, but the limit is 1 litre
The World Duty Free shop in Heathrow sells boxes containing 2x1-litre bottles of spirits (~40% alcohol), advertising them as "Duty Free", and "For all passengers travelling OUTSIDE the ...
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Alcohol duty free refused at Dubai
I had a flight from Toronto, Canada (YYZ) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Ahmedabad, India (AMD).
In YYZ, I checked in two bags (which I’d get in AMD), and had one carry on.
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Can I bring duty alcohol purchased in London Heathrow airport to Chennai (destination) via Colombo airport (layover) security screening?
I’m confused because I’m not sure if they let liquids pass through screening in Colombo airport if it’s from a duty-free shop. Please let me know what’s the best option for me as I have only a 1-hour ...
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Can we take liquids in transit at Doha
We are travelling to Hongkong via Doha. If we buy liquids duty free in Manchester will we be allowed to take these through Doha or is the 100ml rule in place
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What is my duty-free allowance when returning to the USA as a citizen?
I've read two articles about the duty-free exemption (1, 2), and in both articles there are three different amounts of duty free item value allowance mentioned: 200 USD, 800 USD, and 1600 USD. However,...
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I am bringing three laptops into Japan (Two for my personal/work reason and one used one for gift), could this be a problem to customs?
I am bringing three laptops:
For work
For personal use
Used one to give away to my girlfriend.
My carry on bag was not searched last time I visited, but if they decide to search this time and they ...
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Egypt - Duty free notation on passport
I went to a duty free in Egypt (outside the airport), they asked me the passport and then when I bought something they wrote on the visa page a note (image attached)
Is this normal? Can this cause ...
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How detailed should I get with custom forms? Arriving in the US from UK
I am a US citizen and I am flying to the UK for vacation purposes. I don't plan on making any big purchases, definitely less than $800, but I want to be prepared for how many details I need to keep ...
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Duty Free Shopping in Dubai during 2 Hour Layover
I have a flight that has a 2 hour layover in DXB (Dubai). I would like to purchase something from the duty free and was wondering if I have the time to make the purchase and still make my connecting ...
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Does bought duty-free count towards cabin luggage allowance?
Some airports will carry your duty-free after gate check like in the US, but some won't and just give it to you right at purchase
However, there are some articles that are quite sizable due to how ...
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Sealed Duty Free bag back through security at a different airport (not transfer)
I bought some whisky in Kuala Lumpur and have since travelled to Bogotá for a few days. Can I bring the sealed duty free bag with the whisky from KL back through security at Bogotá on my return ...
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Is there a way to not be forced to go through the duty free area at Heathrow Terminal 3 for accessibility reasons?
When taking a flight from London Heathrow Terminal 3, all passengers are required to walk straight through the middle of the duty free shopping area in order to get to their gates. This is unlike at ...
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Non European flying to Germany to buy an expensive item. I am returning home through Switzerland, where should I request a tax refund?
I will be buying an expensive item in Germany, then after a few weeks I will visit Switzerland. A few days later I will take a direct flight home. How should I apply for my tax refund? Are there ...
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