Cigarettes from other EU countries: duty-free allowance not being reduced for now
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Anyone who buys cigarettes in another EU country may currently bring up to four cartons back to Germany. One carton corresponds to ten packs, or 200 cigarettes. This rule currently remains unchanged, and the duty-free allowance will not be reduced for the time being.
At the same time, a reform is being discussed that could significantly reduce the duty-free allowance. The aim of such a change would be to restrict the purchase of tobacco products abroad. Many smokers take advantage of this option because cigarettes are considerably cheaper in some neighbouring countries than in Germany. For travellers, this means they should stick to the existing rules regarding quantity.
Anyone who brings more cigarettes than permitted must expect to pay taxes and duties. The exact rules may change. For this reason, travellers should check the current information from customs before travelling abroad.
Whether and when the reform will actually come into effect is still open. Until then, the existing duty-free allowance of four cartons for cigarettes from other EU countries remains in place.
Sources: SZ.de
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