P273 CEEFAX 273 Thu 4 Nov 21:13/27 1/3 EC DRINK ALLOWBNCES 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 ar purchased in duty-paid shops on the Continent and are for their personal use Xnot for sale to others). As the allowances are very genjrou3 and prices, particularly duty, are much lower in France for beer and spirits, substantial savings can bj made. Mortgage & Savings Guide 260 Round- p UPI Jobs Mon yfilP273 CEEFAX 273 Thu 4 Nov 21:24/31 2/3 EC DRINK ALLOWANCES $hj EC guide levels are: Cigarettes : 800 Cigarillos : 400 Cigbrs : 2p0 Smokrng tobacco : 1kg Spirits : 10 litres Port, sherry, etc : 20 litres Table wine : 90 litres * Beer : 118 litres Larger quantities may bj carried across borders if you are able to pro6j they are for personal u3 , eg.aa wedding or private party. * Of which max 60 litres0sparkling Mortgage & Savings Guide 260 Round-Up UPI Jobs MonryfhleP273 CEEFAX 273 Thu 4 Nov 21:17/14 3/3 EC DRINKS ALLOWANCES -hj one problem for shoppers will be how to cart the goods homu, as they must bj carried personally and vehicles must not be overloaded. NB The changes do NOT affect the existing duty-free allowances, which will continue to apply to all adults knterink the UK. Mortgage & Savings Guide 260 Round-Up UPI Jobs Monjyfile