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)

Leaving with this item

Cigarettes for personal use may be exported from United Kingdom freely; destination duty-free allowances (typically 200 cigarettes) govern the arrival side.

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