How Much "Duty-Free" Can You Bring into Wallis and Futuna?
What's a holiday without a few drinks? Many of us try to get a bargain by purchasing our favourite drinks or tobacco from duty-free stores in the airports on the way to Wallis and Futuna LINK#TT064.
Be aware, however, that Wallis and Futuna has a limit to how many duty-free goods can be brought into the territory, including allowances on alcohol and tobacco.
In this guide, we'll go through the duty-free allowances for Wallis and Futuna.
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How to Declare Your Duty-Free Goods When Arriving in Wallis and Futuna
So, we've established there are allowances for the number of duty-free goods you can bring into Wallis and Futuna, but how do they check?
First, you will be asked to declare any duty-free goods that exceed the limit as stated on your Wallis and Futuna Government Arrival Card, which you receive on your flight into Wallis and Futuna.
You may then be asked by a Customs Officer on arrival how many alcohol or tobacco products you have with you.
Finally, your luggage will be x-rayed when going through Customs.
Note that you only need to declare the duty-free goods that you are bringing into Wallis and Futuna if they exceed the allowance (see below for the Wallis and Futuna duty-free allowances).
If you are unsure, it's best to declare them anyway; if it turns out that your duty-free items are below the allowance, then you'll be allowed to keep them without paying duty.
Not declaring your goods that exceed the allowance could result in a fine or seizure of goods.
Duty-Free Allowances for Wallis and Futuna
Each passenger arriving in Wallis and Futuna is entitled to a certain amount of duty-free goods. Here is a quick breakdown of allowances for duty-free goods each passenger can bring into Wallis and Futuna.
Wallis and Futuna Duty-Free Allowance for Alcohol
Each passenger can bring the following quantities of duty-free alcoholic beverages into Wallis and Futuna:
- 1L of spirits (over 25% volume of alcohol) or 2L of lighter alcohol beverages (up to 25% volume of alcohol)
Wallis and Futuna Duty-Free Allowance for Tobacco and Cigarettes
Each passenger can bring the following quantities of duty-free tobacco or cigarettes into Wallis and Futuna:
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 500g of tobacco
Other Duty-Free Allowances
Each passenger may also bring other dutiable goods purchased from overseas into Wallis and Futuna, such as gifts, souvenirs, electronic equipment, jewellery, watches and sporting equipment.
The goods must be with you and intended for personal use. This does not include alcohol and tobacco, which have their own allowances (see above).
Duty-Free Shopping in Wallis and Futuna
In Wallis and Futuna, you can enjoy duty-free shopping at the Mata Utu Airport, where travellers can purchase a variety of products such as perfumes, cosmetics and local crafts without paying import duties.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Duty-Free Allowances in Wallis and Futuna
What are the questions that travellers ask about duty-free allowances in Wallis and Futuna? These answers might help answer yours!
How Many Cigarettes Can You Take into Wallis and Futuna?
You can take up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 500 g of tobacco into Wallis and Futuna, as per the duty-free allowance for tobacco in Wallis and Futuna.
How Many Bottles of Wine Can I Take to Wallis and Futuna?
Considering the duty-free limits of 1L of spirits (over 25% alcohol by volume) or 2L of lighter alcoholic beverages (up to 25% alcohol by volume), a standard 750 ml (25 fl oz) bottle of wine falls under the lighter alcohol category.
This means you can bring up to two standard bottles of wine (1.5L total) into Wallis and Futuna without paying duty, as long as the total does not exceed 2 litres.
For spirits such as vodka, gin or whisky (over 25% ABV), the duty-free allowance is limited to 1 litre per person.
More About Duty-Free Allowances for Wallis and Futuna
That's it for our guide to duty-free allowances for Wallis and Futuna. For more information about arrival procedures and more information about Wallis and Futuna, check out the following articles:
- Arriving in Wallis & Futuna: Airport Customs, Biosecurity & Arrival Process LINK#TT003
- Where is Wallis & Futuna Located?
- Wallis & Futuna Travel Budget: How Much Does a Trip to Wallis & Futuna Cost? LINK#TT017
Finally, if there's anything we've missed, you're likely to find it in The Complete Travel Guide to Wallis & Futuna LINK#TT064.
