The United Kingdom has updated its customs guidance for travellers, outlining the items visitors can bring into the country duty-free, those that are prohibited, and goods that require special permits before entry.

According to revised UK government guidance released on Thursday, duty-free allowances apply only to goods intended for personal use or as gifts. Any item imported for business or resale must be declared regardless of its value.

Travellers arriving in England, Scotland and Wales from outside the UK are permitted to bring up to 42 litres of beer, up to 18 litres of still wine, and either up to four litres of spirits containing more than 22 per cent alcohol or up to nine litres of alcoholic drinks with an alcohol content of up to 22 per cent, including sparkling wine, port, sherry and cider. The allowance may also be shared between spirits and lower-strength alcoholic drinks.

For tobacco, visitors may carry up to 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 250 grams of tobacco or 200 heated tobacco sticks.

A combination of these products is also allowed provided it remains within the overall limit.

Travellers may also bring personal goods valued at up to £390 when arriving by most means of transport or up to £270 when arriving by private aircraft or private boat. These goods include clothing, electronics, jewellery, souvenirs and other personal purchases.

The updated guidance states that travellers under the age of 17 are not entitled to duty-free allowances for alcohol or tobacco. Any such items they

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