Tobacco Cigarettes → United Kingdom

200 cigarettes duty-free from non-EU countries

Details

Travelers aged 18+ may bring 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 250g of tobacco) duty-free into the UK from non-EU countries. Quantities above attract UK Tobacco Duty (currently GBP 15.91 per pack of 20 plus 16.5% ad valorem) plus 20% VAT. Cigarettes brought in from EU member states are subject to UK domestic excise rates regardless. HMRC operates the Red Channel at LHR/LGW/STN/MAN for declarations.

Quantity limit

200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco

Legal reference

The Travellers' Allowances Order 1994 (as amended)

Practical advice

Post-Brexit, all arrivals (including from EU) get the same allowance. Declare excess in the red channel.

Customs authority

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs