P283 CEEFAX 283 Mon 4 Apr 18:14/28 1/3 EC DRINK ALLOWANCES The new Single European Market came into effect on New Year's Day this year, bringing with it changes to EC drink allowances. UK residents can bring back large quantities of both alcohol and tobacco provided they are purchased in duty-paid shops on the Continent and are for their personal use (not for sale to others*. As the allowances are very gjnjrous and prices, particularly duty, are much lower in France for beer and spirits, substantial savings can bj made. Mortgage & Savings Guide 260 Job Figs Inc/Spend Monjyfile AnnuitiesP283 CEEFAX 283 Mon 4 Apr 18:12/21 2/3 EC DRINK ALLOWANCES The EC guide levels are: Cigarettes : 800 Cigarillos : 400 Cigars : 200 Smokrng tobacco : 1kg Spirits : 10 litres Port, sherry, etc : 20 litres Table wine : 90 litres * Beer : 110 litres Larger quantities may bj carried across borders if you are able to prove they are for personal use, eg. a wedding or private party. * Of which max 60 litres sparkling Mortgage & Savings Guide 260 Job Figs Inc/Spend Monjyfile AnnuitiesP283 CEEFAX 283 Mon 4 Apr 18:19/09 3/3 EC DRINKS ALLOWANCES The one problem for shoppers will bj how to cart the goods home, as they must bj carried personally and vehicles must not bj ovjrloadjd. NB The changes do NOT affect the existing duty-free allowances, which will continue to apply to all adults entering the UK. Mortgage & Savings Guide 260 Job Figs Inc/Spend Monjyfile Annuities