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Customs
The serious part of international travel is clearing customs. For more information on American Customs procedures, visit the US Customs and Border Protection website. To learn what to expect from Australian customs, visit the Australian Customs Service website.Duty Free
Duty free shopping is the fun start to your international travel journey, but restrictions do apply.Normal baggage allowances apply to your duty free purchases, and if applicable, excess baggage charges may apply. If your purchases go over the carry-on baggage limits, you’ll need to check-in your duty free shopping.
Australia
Duty Free Limits:
| Product | Allowance | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic Beverages | 2.25 litres (approx 1.98 quarts) per person | Must be 18+ years |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 250 cigarettes or 250 grams (approx 8.82 oz) of tobacco or cigars per person | Must be 18+ years |
| Other | AUD$900 per person worth of personal goods. For example, cameras or perfumes | AUD$450 per person limit for persons under 18 years |
New Zealand
Duty Free limits
| Product | Allowance | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic Beverages | 4.5L of wine or; 4.5L of beer; 3 bottles (or other containers) each containing not more than 1125ml of spirits, Liquer or other spirituous beverages | Must be 17+ years |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 200 cigarettes or 250 grams (approx 8.82 oz) of tobacco or 50 cigars per person | Must be 17+ years |
| Other | NZD$700 per person worth of personal goods. For example, cameras or perfumes | No age limit |
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