2024-08-04 07:24:16
Subtitle: Ministry of Finance notifies important regulations
Souvenirs, species conservation and import of goods =
VIENNA (OTS) – Summer is vacation time. who is at the resort
If you want to pack souvenirs in your luggage, make sure
Bring these products or finds from your vacation destination
and were allowed to import them into Austria. this
Therefore the Ministry of Finance and Austrian Customs provide information
Some important customs regulations.
Finance Minister Magnus Brunner gave personal advice: “
The most beautiful and safest vacation memories are always photos. if it
If you want to keep it as a souvenir, heed our tips
Worry-free return trip. Because customs issues are easy
Vacation souvenirs should be avoided and should not be used
It will not lead to species extinction and it will not lead to punishment. If in doubt
Please inform us in advance and pay attention to safety.
Travel within the EU
Free movement of goods within the EU, which means
Sales of goods for personal use are generally not subject to additional tax
The frame can be taken anywhere. But be careful: there are
Limits on purchasing tobacco products and alcohol
should all be considered. The premise is that the goods are exclusively supplied
For your own private use, the following guidance quantities apply:
800 cigarettes, 400 cigarillos, 200 cigars, 1kg of tobacco,
800 tobacco sticks (“Heets”), or, if presented differently, 250 grams
Contains tobacco, 10 liters of spirits, 20 liters of alcoholic beverages
22% vol., 90 liters of wine (of which up to 60 liters of sparkling wine) and 110
Liters of beer.
However, customs authorities must continue to implement certain control measures
For example, complying with import bans
or restrictions. Among other things, these controls help:
Ensure your safety and prevent illegal trade of prohibited items
Commodity and human and animal health,
Protect plants or the environment.
Entry from non-EU countries
The situation is different when arriving from non-EU countries. here
Specific allowances apply to tobacco and alcohol. tax-free
200 cigarettes are allowed for private use, 100
Cigarillos (cigars weighing up to three grams), 50 pieces
Introduce cigar or 250 g of tobacco.
For alcohol, there is a limit of 22% or more per liter
roll. or undenatured 80% ethanol or 2 liters of alcohol
and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of less than 22% vol.
In addition, 4 liters of still wine and 16 liters of
bier.
Free restrictions on the value of goods
The total value of other items per passenger does not exceed 300 euros
or €430 (exempt for air passengers), provided it is
Non-commercial imports. Suitable for travelers under 15 years old
These two tax exemption limits are generally reduced to 150 euros
(regardless of mode of transportation).
Within these exemption limits, the “tobacco” product group
Heating up to 800 tobacco sticks or other forms
250 grams of tobacco eliminated. If it exceeds this
The guided quantity must indicate that the product is for personal use
It has been identified.
If allowances and allowances have been exhausted,
Duty rates are based on goods exceeding this
Must be used in luggage, generally in accordance with
EU tariffs. Each product or product group has its own tariff rate
on purpose.
Shipments with a total value not exceeding €700 will be sent together with one item
The flat rate is 2.5% customs duty paid. besides
Import sales tax is levied. This does not apply to tobacco products and
Products whose tariff rate is marked as “duty-free” in the customs rate table
Specified.
Cash regulations
For travelers carrying €10,000 or more in cash
Registration obligations when crossing a border into the EU or entering from an EU country
EU implementation. This includes not only cash;
Checks, gold coins and gold bars. Registration information
Can be found at:
https://www.bmf.gv.at/themen/zoll/Kontrolle-von-Barmitteln.html
Be careful when buying souvenirs
For all the treasures you want to bring back from your vacation,
Consider international species protection regulations. Similar articles
Products using ivory, tropical wood or protected animal species are allowed
There may be no or only suitable
Introducing species conservation documents.
Caviar of certain species of sturgeon must not exceed 125 grams
Marked containers, up to three so-called rain sticks
(rain stick, instrument made of cactus wood), most
Four processed products made from crocodile skin or other parts of crocodile skin
Less strictly protected crocodile species (excluding carnivorous and
hunting trophies), up to three swords and snail shells, up to four
Dead seahorse specimens, up to three seahorse specimens
giant clams, or up to 1kg wood chips, 24ml oil and 2 servings
Set of beads (or rosary or two necklaces or
Each bracelet is made of agarwood.
Travel with animals
When traveling within the EU, you can bring up to five pets (dogs,
Domestic cats and ferrets) allowed per person, regulations
Each animal has a Pet Passport or animal status
The third country holds an animal health certificate. this
However, it may not be used for trading purposes.
For invertebrates (except bees, bumblebees, molluscs and…)
Crustaceans), tropical ornamental fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds
(except poultry) and rodents, hares and rabbits
Intended for use in food production and not intended for use in
Shipping within the EU for commercial purposes
There are currently no restrictions.
Depending on the animal’s origin, necessary requirements may need to be met
There is a difference. If these conditions are not met, the animal will be
Being sent back to the country of origin or quarantined
take. This cost is borne by the passenger or himself
Travelers must bear costs that can cost thousands of euros per animal
yes.
Derived from animals
To avoid introduced animal diseases,
Import or transfer of animal goods
Austria has certain restrictions.
In principle, goods can be transported within the EU
of animal origin (meat and meat products, milk and
Dairy, fishery and aquaculture products
Contains meat and meat products, milk and
Dairy products or fishery and aquaculture products)
A small amount for personal consumption,
Personal luggage must be carried with you. But there are limitations
Protective measures and prevention measures against avian influenza
African swine fever.
Importation of animal items in personal luggage
Private consumption in third countries only applies to the following products
Possible: honey and beeswax, royal jelly, propolis, up to 2
kg of pollen, up to 2 kg of eggs, baby milk powder,
Infant formula, up to 2 kg medical food
Up to 2 kg required for health reasons
pet food. The amount of aquatic products can be one
A maximum of 20 kilograms of fish can be imported. import
Meat and meat products and dairy products and dairy products
Not allowed.
If animal products are imported in unacceptable quantities,
These must be confiscated and destroyed by customs authorities. this
The cost of damage must be borne by the passengers themselves.
vegetable products
Movement of plants and plant products through space
The EU is not subject to any restrictions.
Import of plants (including plants for cultivation)
plants), plant parts, fruits, vegetables, flowers or seeds
A third country is generally subject to control obligations if:
There is no import ban. Not included are the following fruits
Bananas, dates, pineapples, durians and coconuts.
If plants or plant products are used without compliance with regulations
Control obligations or introduction in breach of import ban
Customs authorities must confiscate and destroy these items. spend
Travelers are also responsible for the damage.
Learn more before starting your trip
Before packing, take a moment
View the current terms and conditions on our website or directly
Check with the relevant customs authorities. You can do this
Make sure your holiday experience isn’t disrupted by the unexpected
Tariffs are looming.
More information and details on individual regulations
Please visit our website:
https://www.bmf.gv.at/themen/zoll/reise.html. we want one
Happy and worry-free travel!
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