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To ensure that your holiday fun doesn’t end quickly at customs control, you should be careful with certain souvenirs
From snake wine and tiger claws to sandalwood bead sets, customs officials at Vienna Airport have seen it all. “A glance at the import regulations saves travelers trouble and often a lot of money,” emphasizes State Secretary for Finance Barbara Eibinger-Miedl.
In principle, all products for personal consumption are exempt from customs duties or import taxes within the EU. However, anyone purchasing alcohol or tobacco must still comply with specific regulations (e.g., a maximum of four cartons of cigarettes and 10 liters of spirits). Random checks ensure compliance with the guidelines.
Too much cash in your wallet—10,000 euros or more—must be declared in writing. Exotic souvenirs, such as products made from protected animal or plant species, may often only be brought in with species protection documents. The import of pets is limited to five, provided that an EU pet passport is available for each pet.
Animal products are only permitted in small quantities due to epidemics. Failure to comply may result in confiscation, destruction, and additional costs.
- source: krone.at/picture: Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
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