Duty Free shopping is a fun start to international travel, but restrictions apply. Normal baggage allowances apply to your Duty Free purchases, and if applicable excess baggage charges may apply.
You may carry duty free liquids in secure, tamper–evident bags, more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your carry-on bag if: The duty free liquids were purchased internationally and you are traveling to the United States with a connecting flight.
In principle, tax-free goods should be carried as carry-on baggage rather than checked baggage. Upon departure, it is necessary to undergo inspection at the customs counter at the airport.
Duty free items must be consolidated with your fare's carry-on bag and personal item allowance. Duty free is not allowable as an additional baggage item. Personal electronics MUST be placed into a personal item or carry-on bag.
The Head of Household must declare all merchandise purchased or acquired abroad and which he/she is bringing back into the United States. That includes items purchased in duty-free shops (on board) and in port as well as items received as gifts. It also includes items the guests have begun to use or are wearing.
Liquor, cosmetics, and other liquids purchased at duty-free shops after completing departure procedures can be brought on board the aircraft regardless of the above restrictions. For more information, contact your airline.
Starter fare includes a baggage allowance of two carry-on items weighing up to a combined 7kg. Your two items might be 1 main item + 1 small item. Your small item includes items such as a handbag or thin laptop bag and must fit under your seat.
Essentially, the hack says to pick up an airport shopping bag once you're through security, and use it to carry all of the extra items that won't fit into your hand luggage. As duty free bags don't count towards your baggage allowance, it's a way to 'game' the system into taking more on board.
Children without a reserved seat do not have their own carry-on baggage allowance, but you can read about pushchairs and car seats here. Please note that any items you purchase at the airport, including tax-free products, are counted as part of your carry-on baggage allowance.
Easyjet is very strict with its carry-on policy simply because it is a budget airline. Since placing bags in the hold incurs an additional fee, many people skip this step in order to save money. However, this means that a lot of passengers will try to push the limits of what they can bring on board.
1x small item: Needs to fit under the seat in front of you. Should be carried outside of your main item. Includes items like a purse or handbag, laptop or thin case, coat or blanket, umbrella, camera, approved duty-free goods or infant food and other baby items.
What changed. Until August 29, 2025, the U.S. allowed imports under $800 (per person, per day) to enter duty-free under the de minimis exemption. This rule made it cheap and easy for ecommerce sellers to ship low-value goods into the country. That exemption has now ended.
Do pills have to be in original bottles when flying?
Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full name, health care provider's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage. Bring copies of all written prescriptions, including the generic names for medicines.
You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
A duty-free bag—formally known as a Security Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB)—is a sealed, transparent plastic pouch designed to securely hold duty-free items like perfumes, liquor, cosmetics, or electronics.
