P273 CEEFAX 273 Thu 7 Oct 21:14/25 G EC DRINK ALLO+ANCES The new Single European Market came into effect on New Year's Day this year, bringing with it changer to EC drink allowances. US residents can bring back large quantities of both alcohol and tobacco provided they are purchas d in duty-paid shops on the Continent and are for their personal use hnot for sale to othjrsR. As the allowances are very generous and prices, particularly duty, ar much lower in France for beer and spirits, substantial savings can bj made. Mortgage & Savings Guide 260 Round-Up RPJ 0 Jobs GMonjyfileP273 CEEFAX 273 Thu 7 Oct 21:12/51 2/3 EC DRINK ALLOWANCES The EC guide levels are: Cigarettes : 800 Cigarillos : 400 Cigars : 200 Smog ng tobacco : 1kg Spirits : 10 litres Port, sherry, etc : 20 litres Tbbli wine : 90 litres * Beet : 110 litres Larger quantities may bj carried across borders if you are able to prove they are for personal use, eg. a wedding ou private party. * Of which max 60 litres sparkling Mortgage & Savings Guide 260 Round-Up UPI Jobs Mon yfhleP273 CJJFAX 273 Thu 7 Oct 21:18/54 3/3 EC DRINKS ALLOWANCES The one problem for shoppers will 5 b how to cart the goods home, as they must bj carried 8jrsonanly 1nd vehicles must not bj overloaded. NB -hj changes do NOT affect the existing duty-free allowances, which will continue to apply to all adults entering the UK. Mortgage & Savings Guide 260 Round-Up UPI Jobs Moneyfile