What is my duty-free allowance from France to UK?


What is my duty-free allowance from France to UK? Most travellers can bring other goods into the UK worth up to £390 (e.g. perfume and electrical goods) without paying duty and / or tax in the UK. However, passengers travelling by private plane or boat for pleasure purposes are only entitled to a lower allowance of £270.


Can you drink your own alcohol on Brittany Ferries?

They did last time.. In my experience the drinks on board Brittany Ferries were very cheap. They had a shop which sold Scotch cheaper than you could buy it in Scotland - the food was also reasonable and excellent. There is no problem drinking in your own alcohol in your cabin.


What food can I bring back from France to UK?

  • bread, but not sandwiches filled with meat or dairy products.
  • cakes without fresh cream.
  • biscuits.
  • chocolate and confectionery, but not those made with a lot of unprocessed dairy ingredients.
  • pasta and noodles, but not if mixed or filled with meat or meat products.
  • packaged soup, stocks and flavourings.


Can I bring cheese back from France?

Only hard, semi-soft, and pasteurized cheeses are allowed over US borders to live the American dream of being eaten on a Wheat Thin. Raclette, emmental, comté, brie, camembert are among those welcome, along with many other milk-based products like yogurt and butter.


Can you buy duty free both ways?

Duty free shops cater to these leaving customers. These duty-free items can only be purchased when departing from a country or when crossing into another territory. They are for export only and must be taken out of the country where they are purchased.