Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
480. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the quantities of duty free alcohol and tobacco products brought into Ireland from the United States duty free zone in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [38857/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that Revenue, as Ireland’s tax and customs administration, is responsible for controlling the importation and exportation of goods in accordance with the Union Customs Code (UCC) and relevant national legislation. This includes the application of duty-free allowances and the collection of any additional duties due.
The duty-free tobacco and alcohol allowances for individuals travelling from outside the EU, including the United States, are:
- 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, or 250g smoking tobacco;
- 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of other alcoholic drinks with no more than 22% alcohol.
I am advised that Revenue cannot provide details of the quantity of duty-free alcohol and tobacco products brought into Ireland from the United States by individuals for personal use as there is no requirement for such persons to declare these goods once they comply with the aforementioned limits and the goods are for personal use.
