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Great Britain customs allowances for personal goods carried by passengers
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Beer and cider and wine have separate limits. The final two categories shown share one proportional allowance.
Great Britain customs allowances for personal goods carried by passengers
GOV.UK allowances checked 11 November 2026. For arrivals in England, Scotland or Wales from outside the UK. Carry the goods yourself for personal use or as gifts. Northern Ireland has separate rules. Alcohol, tobacco and vaping allowances apply from age 17.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer and cider | 42 litres | Separate allowance | Source 1 |
| Still or sparkling wine | 18 litres | Separate allowance | Source 1 |
| Alcohol above 22% ABV | 4 litres | Shared proportionally with the other alcohol allowance | Source 1 |
| Other alcoholic products at or below 22% ABV | 9 litres | Shared proportionally with spirits. Beer, cider and wine have separate allowances. | Source 1 |
| Cigarettes | 200 | One tobacco allowance, which can be split proportionally | Source 1 |
| Cigarillos | 100 | One tobacco allowance, which can be split proportionally | Source 1 |
| Cigars | 50 | One tobacco allowance, which can be split proportionally | Source 1 |
| Tobacco | 250 grams | One tobacco allowance, which can be split proportionally | Source 1 |
| Heated tobacco sticks | 200 | One tobacco allowance, which can be split proportionally | Source 1 |
| Vaping liquid | 50 millilitres | Separate allowance | Source 1 |
| Other goods | GBP 390 | Standard value allowance | Source 1 |
| Other goods arriving by private plane or boat | GBP 270 | Reduced value allowance | Source 1 |