Which routes are covered?
| Route | Alcohol | Source |
|---|---|---|
| France to UK | 42 L beer and cider, plus 18 L wine (still or sparkling), plus 4 L spirits >22% (or 9 L drinks ≤22%, e.g. port, sherry) | HMRC checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| EU to UK | 42 L beer and cider, plus 18 L wine (still or sparkling), plus 4 L spirits >22% (or 9 L drinks ≤22%, e.g. port, sherry) | HMRC checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| UK to France | 4 L still wine, plus 16 L beer, plus (1 L spirits >22% or 2 L ≤22%) | Direction generale des douanes (DGDDI) checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| UK to Spain | 4 L still wine, plus 16 L beer, plus (1 L spirits >22% or 2 L <22%) | Agencia Tributaria (Aduanas) checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| UK to Ireland | 1 L spirits or 2 L ≤22%; plus 4 L still wine; 16 L beer | Revenue (Irish Tax and Customs) checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| UK to Italy | 4 L still wine, plus 16 L beer, plus (1 L >22% or 2 L ≤22%) | Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| UK to Germany | 4 L still wine, plus 16 L beer, plus (1 L spirits >22% or 2 L ≤22%) | Zoll (German Customs) checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| UK to EU | 4 L still wine and 16 L beer, plus 1 L spirits over 22% or 2 L fortified or sparkling wine | Your Europe (European Union) checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| US to Canada | 1.5 L wine or 1.14 L spirits or 1.14 L wine+spirits or 8.5 L beer | Canada Border Services Agency checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| Canada to US | 1 L duty-free (USD 800 exemption); 150 ml under USD 200 exemption | U.S. Customs and Border Protection checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| UK to Australia | 2.25 L | Australian Border Force checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| New Zealand to Australia | 2.25 L | Australian Border Force checked 5 Nov 2026 |