Via Snake Wine and Tiger Claws to Pearl Sets Made of Eagle Wood: Customs Control on Vienna Airport has already seen a lot. Souvenirs in particular are often considered a souvenir. It is advisable to view the import regulations.
So that the Urling pleasure does not end with the customs control, you must be careful with certain travelers. State Secretary Eibinger-Miedl advises to find out more about the current import regulations to prevent unpleasant surprises.
“If you make yourself smart in advance, you will travel more relaxed, come home carefree and also contribute to the protection of people, animals and plants,” said financial secretary Eibinger-Miedl. In 2024, around 73,000 fake products worth 38 million euros were secured.
In principle, free movement of goods applies within the European Union. All products for self -consumption are therefore exempt from rates or import tax. In particular, those who buy alcohol or tobacco still have to expect certain quantity and user requirements. Random -like checks ensure that certain directional quantities – such as a maximum number of four cigarette bars or ten liters of spirits, ensure their own use.
Regulations within and outside the EU
Everyone who returns from third countries (non-EU countries) must follow stricter rules. Holiday in Canada, Australia or Switzerland is therefore only allowed to bring a limited number of souvenirs to Austria. Other non-commercial goods are estimated with an exemption of 430 euros for air travelers and 300 euros for land travelers. For young people under the age of 15, the limit is 150 euros, regardless of the means of transport.
Too many notes in the Börserl for vacation days can quickly become a problem. Anyone who is in cash in cash in cash in the EU in cash in cash in cash in cash in cash, you must register this in writing. An investment in an exotic travel trip is not only expensive, but also often linked to many regulations.
Products from protected animal or plant species can often only be introduced with documents of species protection. The souvenir can even be rechargeable without permission.
Animal high customs restrictions
The import of pets is limited to a number of five, provided that each animal has an EU -PET IID card or has a certificate for animal health for third countries. Different requirements apply on the origin of the animals. Animal products can also only be introduced in small quantities to prevent animal diseases.
Forbidden or too large quantities are seized and destroyed, even when it comes to import bans or non -observation of necessary controls in plants and vegetable products. The traveler bears the costs for removal.
Source: Krone
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