What are the duty free shopping policies?
U.S. residents, including minors, can take home duty free purchases up to $600 providing they have been out of the country for 48 hours. Items, which must be purchased from duty free stores, include crystal, liquor, linen, leather, jewelry, porcelain and souvenirs. United Kingdom residents are allowed 2 litres (67 oz) of spirits, (one of which must be manufactured in the Bahamas or Caribbean) 200 cigarettes or a half pound of tobacco, and duty free exemption on other goods up to a total value of 145 pounds. There are three categories for Canadian residents: A 24-hour visitor – $50.00 duty free on return. A 48-hour visitor – $200.00 duty free. A Canadian visitor staying longer than 48 hours – $500 duty exemption. The latter being allowed only once per annum.
U.S. residents, including minors, can take home duty free purchases up to $600 providing they have been out of the country for 48 hours. Items, which must be purchased from duty free stores, include crystal, liquor, linen, leather, jewelry, porcelain and souvenirs. United Kingdom residents are allowed 2 liters (67 oz) of spirits, (one of which must be manufactured in The Bahamas or Caribbean) 200 cigarettes or a half pound of tobacco, and duty free exemption on other goods up to a total value of 145 pounds. There are three categories for Canadian residents: A 24-hour visitor — $50.00 duty free on return. A 48-hour visitor — $200.00 duty free. A Canadian visitor staying longer than 48 hours — $500 duty exemption. The latter being allowed only once per annum.
