Sage-Tips

Can we send cigarettes through courier to UK?

If you are carrying more than 200 cigarettes purchased outside the EU they must be declared and UK duty is payable, which effectively makes it pointless to bring them in. Failure to declare cigarettes in excess of the allowance would result in dire consequences.

Can you mail cigarettes to a friend?

Allowable cigarette or smokeless tobacco shipments must be approved by a Postal employee at a Post Office™. The Postal employee will verify that an individual recipient is of legal age to receive the shipment.

Can I send someone a carton of cigarettes?

Unfortunately, while USPS allows you to ship cigarettes, it’s not as easy as sending a couple of packs to your buddy in a different state. USPS only allows for the domestic shipment of cigarettes in extremely limited situations. Small-quantity “gift” shipments to individuals.

Can I import cigarettes to UK?

You can bring alcohol and tobacco to the UK for your own use but you must pay tax and duty on them before you arrive in the UK.

How many cartons of cigarettes can you mail?

Anyone over the age of 21 who is importing cigarettes for personal use only may bring up to 200 cigarettes (2 cartons, 20 packs) and 100 cigars.

How long does it take for a parcel to get through UK customs?

The UK Customs clearance process usually takes a matter of minutes or hours but it can take days or even weeks if there’s something wrong / missing, or your goods need to be inspected.

How many cigarettes are in a pack?

20 cigarettes
On average, how many cigarettes did you smoke per day? There are 20 cigarettes in a pack.

Is it legal to ship cigarettes to each other?

Licensed cigarette manufacturers and retailers can legally ship cigarettes to each other as freight. VAT and excise duty must be paid before these goods are sent to the destination country. Shipping cigarettes outside the EU

Is it legal to send cigarettes by post in Europe?

Even though shipping cigarettes between individuals is illegal in almost every EU country, European citizens send cigarettes by post or by courier among other items every day. Cigarettes are often posted as a gift.

Can I send cigarettes to and from the UK after Brexit?

When choosing to send cigarettes between private consumers in the mail, individuals do so at their own risk. The same rule applies to cigarette shipments sent to and from the UK after Brexit. Do all couriers allow shipping cigarettes internationally?

Do you have to pay VAT when sending cigarettes internationally?

VAT and excise duty must be paid before these goods are sent to the destination country. European companies can mail cigarettes internationally to recipients based in non-EU countries, if they have an official license, pay VAT, excise duties, and conclude relevant agreements with authorised courier services.