P283 CJJFAX 283 Fri 8 Apr 21:14/23 1/3 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. UU 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 6jry generous 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 Ann5itie1P283 CEEFAX 283 Fri 8 Apr 21:19/48 2/3 EC DRINK ALLO+AVCES $hj EC guide levels are: Cigarettes : 800 Cigarillos : 400 Cigbrs : 200 Smoking tobacco : 1kk 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 IncWSpjnd Monjyfile AnnuitiesP283 CEEFAX 283 Fri 8 apr 21:15/22 3/3 EC DRINKS ALLOWANCES $hj one problem for shoppers will be how to cart the goods home, as they must be carried personally and vehicles must not be o6juloadjd. NB The changes do NOT affect the existing dut9-free allowances, which will continue to apply to 1ll adults entering the UK. Mortgage & Savings Guide 260 Job Figs Inc/Spend Monjyfile —nn5itie1