Aduanas de Reino Unido 2026: franquicia, prohibiciones y efectivo

Franquicia en Reino Unido

Other goods up to £390 (£270 by private plane/boat). If you go over, tax is due on ALL goods in that category, not just the excess. Allowances can't be shared. ✅ Official

About 2.5% duty plus 20% VAT on goods over the allowance. ≈ Estimated

Estado

Joyas de oro	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Lingotes y monedas de oro	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Teléfonos móviles	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Portátiles y tabletas	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Otros electrónicos	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Relojes	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Perfumes y cosméticos	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Ropa y calzado	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Regalos y otros	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Alcohol	allowed	Duty-free (17+): 42 L beer, 18 L still wine, plus 4 L spirits or 9 L sparkling/fortified wine. ✅ Official
Tabaco	allowed	Duty-free (17+): 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250 g tobacco. ✅ Official
Cigarrillos electrónicos	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Efectivo	declare	Declare £10,000 or more in cash when entering or leaving Great Britain. You can declare online up to 72 hours ahead. ✅ Official
Medicamentos	restricted	Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated
Comida envasada	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Carne y lácteos	prohibited	Meat and dairy for personal use are banned, including from the EU since April 2025. ✅ Official
Plantas, semillas y fruta	restricted	Plants and plant products from outside the EU need a phytosanitary certificate. ✅ Official
Drones	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Armas y munición	restricted	Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated
Estupefacientes	prohibited	Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated

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Jersey / Guernsey (Channel Islands): Not part of the UK VAT area: goods are often cheaper (Jersey GST 5%, Guernsey no VAT). UK allowances apply when you travel to Great Britain. ≈ Estimated

Declarar o pagar en línea

HMRC – declare goods & pay tax online: Check allowances, declare and pay tax and duty online up to 72 hours before you arrive. ✅ Official
UK cash declaration (£10,000+): Declare cash online up to 72 hours before arriving or leaving. ✅ Official

Salir de Reino Unido

Declare £10,000 or more in cash when leaving Great Britain. ✅ Official

⚖️ Si no declaras

Undeclared cash of £10,000+: it can be seized, plus a fine of up to £5,000.
Goods over the allowance not declared: goods can be seized (and the vehicle, if used), with penalties.
Meat/dairy and banned items are destroyed; serious smuggling is prosecuted.

🟣 Reported EntryBrief – UK cash: seizure and fine up to £5,000

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuánto puedo llevar sin impuestos de a Reino Unido?

Other goods up to £390 (£270 by private plane/boat). If you go over, tax is due on ALL goods in that category, not just the excess. Allowances can't be shared.

¿Cuánto efectivo puedo llevar a Reino Unido?

Declare £10,000 or more in cash when entering or leaving Great Britain. You can declare online up to 72 hours ahead.

¿Puedo pagar la aduana en línea antes de viajar a Reino Unido?

HMRC – declare goods & pay tax online: Check allowances, declare and pay tax and duty online up to 72 hours before you arrive. UK cash declaration (£10,000+): Declare cash online up to 72 hours before arriving or leaving.

Rutas populares

Fuentes

✅ Official GOV.UK – Travelling to the UK (customs information)
✅ Official GOV.UK – Bringing goods into the UK for personal use
✅ Official GOV.UK – Declare cash you carry into or out of the UK

Last checked: 2026-11-09