Brexit regulations and Duty Free shopping

Thanks to Brexit, you can now buy Duty Free at the airport

Since December 2020, the United Kingdom has left the European Union in the Brexit. Several agreements have been signed between the British government and the EU. Follow the guide!

The consequences of Brexit on your Duty Free purchases between France and the UK

Now that the UK has left the European Union, certain things have changed in our companies, particularly concerning Duty Free purchases when crossing the border between France and the UK.

Find out more about the main changes in your favorite tax-free Duty Free stores due to Brexit.

Benefit from VAT refunds

Thanks to Brexit, residents of the United Kingdom, and therefore outside the European Union, can now benefit from a very economical solution: tax exemption.

Travelers whose country of destination is the UK can also take advantage of Duty Free products at Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airports, regardless of their nationality or country of residence.

However, it is important to note that passengers traveling to an international destination can no longer claim VAT refunds in the UK.

Purchase and product limits

There are certain quantities of Duty Free purchases that must not be exceeded, at the risk of incurring additional customs duties and taxes depending on the item and destination.

For travel to a country outside the European Union:

✈The total amount of souvenirs purchased must not exceed 450 euros per adult.

✈The purchase of hard liquor (over 22 degrees) is limited to one liter, wine to 4 liters, beer to 16 liters and cigarettes to one carton or 250 grams of rolling tobacco.

For passengers travelling to a member country of the European Union:

✈an adult may buy four cartons of cigarettes or one kilo of rolling tobacco and ten liters of hard liquor. Beer is limited to 110 liters and wine to 90 liters.

Beyond these quantities, you'll be asked to declare your items to customs, or face penalties.

Check your eligibility conditions on douane.gouv.fr

Benefit from Duty Free products at the airport with extime.com

Are you a British resident used to crossing the Channel, or are you planning to travel to the UK? Thanks to Brexit, you can take advantage of tax-free prices in our Duty Free stores at Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly.

Fill in your UK-bound flight details to see over 10,000 products at Duty Free prices on extime.com. Order your favorite products and collect them from your departure terminal just before your flight.