the Brazilian Duty Free
One uncommon aspect of Brazilian airports is that they have Duty Free shops for arriving passengers, and not only for those departing from the country. They are known by Brazilians as Free Shop. The company Brasif has the monopoly over all the Duty Free Shops, and at its web page (with version in English) you can browse through the products sold and check their prices. You can even book your shopping online and get it when you get to Brazil.
Any passenger arriving to Brazil from abroad can spend a maximum of 500 USD on the Duty Free before going through customs (for as long as there is a Duty Free shop at the airport, it should be noted).
The limits per passenger are as follows:
- 24 bottles of alcoholic drinks, with a maximum of 12 per type of drink (for example, 12 bottles of wine and 12 bottles of vodka)
- 20 packs of imported cigarettes
- 25 cigars
- 250 gr of pipe tobacco
- 10 articles of personal hygiene
- 3 units of watches, machines, games, toys, electrical instruments, electronic devices.
The limits above applied exclusively to duty free shops on Brazilian soil. Purchases made on the duty free abroad or in the plane are not included in the duty free allowance. If your flight originates in Brazil, purchases made on the Brazilian Duty Free when leaving the country are not included in that allowance either. That’s why on the Duty Free for departing passengers you will find higher-value goods (for instance, more expensive digital camera models).
Perfumes and alcoholic drinks at the Brazilian Duty Frees are competitively priced (although you can buy cheaper perfumes in the Argentinian Duty Free). In the case of alcoholic drinks, there is a considerable difference between the prices at the Duty Free and the prices on the street (due to heavy taxation). Do not be surprised if you see lots of Brazilians purchasing alcoholic drinks on arrival to the country.
Electronic goods at the Brazilian Duty Free shops are among the most expensive on the world.
Under-18’s cannot buy alcoholic drinks or tobacco.
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