How much alcohol is allowed into the UK?

Answer 1

Here is the answer:

Duty and tax free allowances - arrivals from non EU countriesThe allowances below cover the most common items that you can bring into the UK duty and/or tax-free from outside the EU.

You must also meet certain conditions listed in the section 'Additional conditions when bringing goods into the UK'. If you don't meet these conditions or you go over your allowance you'll have to pay any Customs Duty, Excise Duty and/or Import VAT due (VAT will also be due on any duties that may be charged).

For passengers who are in transit and changing flights in an EU airport there are set conditions that apply regarding liquids, including any duty free purchases you've made. More detailed information on the rules that apply when taking liquids through security at your connecting airport can be found on the DirectGov website 'What to expect at the airport' guidance and by scrolling down to the section headed 'Returning to or via the UK'.

What to expect at the airport on the DirectGov website (Opens new window)

Alcohol allowancesYou can bring in either, but not both, of the following:

• 1 litre of spirits or strong liqueurs over 22 per cent volume
• 2 litres of fortified wine (such as port or sherry), sparkling wine or any other alcoholic drink that's less than 22 per cent volume

Or you can combine these allowances. For example, if you bring in one litre of fortified wine (half your full allowance) you can also bring in half a litre of spirits (half your full allowance). This would make up your full allowance. You can't go over your total alcohol allowance.

In addition you may also bring back both of the following:

• 16 litres of beer
• 4 litres of still wine

Tobacco allowancesYou can bring in one from the following list:

• 200 cigarettes
• 100 cigarillos
• 50 cigars
• 250g of tobacco

Or you can combine these allowances. For example, if you bring in 100 cigarettes (half your full allowance) you can also bring in 25 cigars (half your full allowance). This would make up your full tobacco allowance. You can't go over your total tobacco allowance.

You cannot combine alcohol and tobacco allowances.

Other goods including perfume and souvenirsYou can bring in other goods worth up to £390 without having to pay tax and/or duty.

If you arrive by private plane or private boat for pleasure purposes, you can only bring in other goods worth up to £270 tax and duty free.

If you bring in any single item worth more than your allowance, you must pay duty and/or tax on the full item value, not just the value above the allowance. You also cannot group individual allowances together to bring in an item worth more than the limit.

Answer 2

as much u want