What is Duty Free? The name literally translates as “free from taxation”. Located on the border area, at the border crossing points. Duty free is located not only in airport buildings, but also on ships carrying passengers. Here buyers are given the opportunity to purchase goods, the price of which does not include tax.
The prices for products are much lower here than in ordinary stores.
Let's take a closer look at what duty free is. This is a value-added tax deduction for trading on board an airliner and an airport. That is, this is a store where you can buy products at cost, while not paying additional tax to the state.
A characteristic feature of duty free is the requirement to present a ticket and passport, which will confirm the fact of entry or exit from the country.
Interesting: the world's largest duty free is located in Dubai. A huge territory of the shopping center is set aside for it.
If we talk about Europe, the most popular is located in London, at Heathrow Airport. It is the cheapest European duty free shop.
The most budget duty free are in the countries of Southeast Asia.
Note! The prices for the same goods in duty free of different countries differ.
Reasons for price differences
The final cost of goods is influenced by:
- the location of the duty-free shop;
- rate.
Opening hours vary depending on the country of visit. Most work around the clock. Several countries are adding a number of options to improve passenger comfort. For example, in Dubai, it works around the clock, in addition, duty-free products can be purchased on the plane of all Emirates lines.
Aeroflot has also expanded the functions of its duty free. Now all passengers can purchase goods directly on board the aircraft. And if you place an order on the official website in advance, you can get a discount on all purchases.
Note! Duty free prices can be higher than in regular stores.
Travelers making multiple connections are advised to use the website. Compare the price of selected products in order to save money.
It should be borne in mind that there are rules for the import and export of goods.
Important! It must be remembered that after purchasing the product, you must leave the airport within forty-eight hours.
What can be purchased at duty free
The most profitable goods for purchase in duty-free departments are alcoholic beverages and perfumes.
In such stores, alcohol is bought not only to take it home. Some passengers plan to consume it on board the plane, because buying alcohol on the plane is much more expensive than on the ground.
However, not all airlines are loyal to drinking alcoholic beverages on board. Many passengers have a fear of flying and try to drown out the fear with a lot of alcohol. This does not solve the problem, but, on the contrary, encourages aggressive behavior, which disturbs the rest of the passengers and crew members. There is a rule that prohibits drinking alcohol brought on board the plane. The liner staff strictly monitors its implementation.
What you need to buy in duty free
- Alcoholic products. It is practical to buy from duty free shops due to the high tax on it. At the same time, the price of expensive alcohol can be almost twice as low as at ordinary points of sale. The cost of alcohol differs depending on the brand of the manufacturer.
- Tobacco products. When purchasing cigarette products, you can be sure of their quality. And at some airports, you can buy rare types of tobacco products.
- Cosmetics and perfumery. It is quite profitable to buy perfume without duty. They will cost 20-30% less than in ordinary retail outlets in the city.
A significant plus of buying perfumery, as in the case of tobacco products, is originality. Such shops minimize the risk of running into a fake.
In addition, in the duty-free shop you can buy "travel" kits, which consist of a small volume of cosmetic products. It is convenient to take them with you. Since the packaging of these products has a small volume, they can be taken on board the aircraft.
- Jewelry. The gain in the purchase of jewelry will be approximately 15% of the purchase amount in a regular jewelry department. Jewelry from the Middle East is considered the most affordable for purchase.
- Souvenir products. It will be more economical to visit such shops in the city. But if for some reason this could not be done, you will have to purchase the product at an inflated cost. As a result, all tourists are advised to take care of souvenirs in advance and buy them in a regular store.
- Food. It is more practical to purchase groceries at a regular store. Moreover, gum and chocolate of famous brands will be even more expensive than in the city.
The main feature of duty free is that you can buy the latest collections of world famous brands in them. Moreover, their cost will be much lower than in company stores. And on things from last year's collection, you can get a good discount.
How much alcohol can you buy at duty free
Alcohol can only be transported on an airplane in its original packaging. It is recommended to clarify in advance the rules for the import and export of alcohol from the state to be visited.
The limit for the export of alcohol is different for each country. For example, one person can import up to three liters of alcoholic beverages into Russia. At the same time, no more than eight liters of alcohol can be withdrawn from Turkey. The most "stringent" limit on the export of alcohol in Hungary, no more than one liter of strong and up to two liters of other types of alcoholic beverages.
Important! Only persons of legal age can carry alcohol on board. It should be taken into account that in different countries this age varies.
When purchasing alcoholic beverages from duty-free shops at the airport, you can transport them in the aircraft cabin over the weight of your hand luggage. Moreover, the volume may exceed the fixed limit for liquids of one hundred milliliters.
To transport alcohol in the cabin, all bottles must be packed in a branded bag. It is strictly forbidden to tamper with the integrity of the packaging right up to the destination.
Only passengers of international flights can buy alcoholic beverages in duty free.
Duty free shops restrictions
- Purchase amount. This sum limit does not work for all points. Therefore, it is recommended that before purchasing a large amount, ask the store employees about this restriction.
- The number of products purchased. It is often prohibited to purchase goods in the amount of more than ten units of one brand... This rule applies to alcohol and tobacco products as well.
- Customs control. When shopping, you need to follow the rules customs control of the given state. If a large number of goods are purchased, while the permitted norms are violated, it will not be possible to export your acquisitions outside the state.
Important! In the event that the value of acquisitions exceeds a fixed amount, subsequent goods will need to be paid taking into account the value added tax of that country. So in the countries of America, the limit for one person is about $ 400.
Presumably, the most profitable duty free shopping experience is on board. Not only value added tax is deducted from the purchase amount, but also the costs of renting the premises and wages store employees.
Most duty free shops have their own official website. It will save time, as well as allow you to more efficiently dispose of in cash... On such sites, you can place an order in advance of departure and pick it up at the airport. You can pay for your purchases using fifteen monetary units, all of them are accepted in duty free.
The higher the tax on a certain group of products, the more economical it will be to purchase it in duty-free shops.
There is no need to talk about the absolute benefits of purchasing goods in duty-free shops, but it is important to know what duty-free is. It is a big misconception that products in duty free are much cheaper than the same products in the city. Everything is purely individual. In order not to make the wrong choice and not spend more money than planned, it is recommended to use the sites of such stores.
DUTY FREE MOSCOW- duty-free shop at Vnukovo airport. To visit it, you must be among the passengers flying abroad. For passengers on domestic flights, duty-free is not available. Passengers check-in takes place in advance and in the remaining time you can visit Duty Free.
The store is located on the territory of more 400 sq. m, which allows you to showcase the entire range of products. The list of products supplied by global brands is constantly growing. To study consumer demand, cameras have been installed to observe which product is of the greatest interest to buyers.
In the future, these goods are displayed in such a way that the passenger can quickly find them. This helps not only to save the customer's time, but also to rationally use the retail space. The store is open 24/7. You can pay for your purchase in rubles, dollars and euros.
They practically do not pay in rubles, since the exchange rate is usually unprofitable. In the store, you can only make a purchase with a boarding pass. Purchases must not be disclosed until you have completed boarding, or carry-on baggage may be removed from the flight.
Location of Duty Free shops at Vnukovo airport:
- Vnukovo-A1
- International Passenger Terminal Vnukovo-B1.
- Business terminal complex Vnukovo-3.
- Hall D(only for the crew of the airliner).
The chain of stores is represented by the company LLC "RegStaer"... Prices, assortment and store locations can be viewed on the official website www.regstaer.ru.
What can be bought at Duty Free Vnukovo?
Shopping in a duty-free shop is very profitable, since the goods are tax-free and the prices, accordingly, will be lower than in ordinary shops.
Duty Free at Vnukovo Airport offers the following items at a bargain price:
- alcohol;
- toys;
- perfume and cosmetics;
- foodstuffs;
- tobacco;
- clothing and footwear;
- jewelry and watches;
- souvenirs and gifts.
The range of duty-free at the international airport is provided by many global brands, whose products can not be found in all best stores capital Cities.
Food and sweets
Going on a trip, do not forget to look into grocery stores, here you can buy snacks and sweets for the trip, soft drinks and even seafood.
A very large selection of sweets:
Souvenirs and gifts for colleagues and loved ones
It does not matter whether you are flying on a business trip, or just on a visit, in duty free shops you can pick up original gift for any occasion.
A large selection of souvenirs in memory of Russia:
- nesting dolls;
- samovars;
- interior items (souvenir plates, miniatures);
- key rings;
- magnets;
- felt boots, earflaps, mittens;
- t-shirts;
- scarves;
- books about Moscow in foreign languages.
If you are flying with a child, peace of mind can be guaranteed new toy... Here you can buy stuffed toys and cars, and even crayons. Fixies, Smurfs, Masha and the Bear - all children will be delighted with these toys.
As a gift for a loved one, you can choose branded accessories and clothing:
- Sunglasses (GIORGIO ARMANI, GUCCI, VALENTINO, HUGO BOSS, TIFFANY, ROBERTO CAVALLI);
- bags, belts, wallets (LACOSTE, VALENTIN YUDASHKIN, FURLA);
- pants, dresses, skirts (ARMANI JEANS, ROBERTO CAVALLI, FLASHIN);
- shirts, t-shirts (LACOSTE, TOMMY HILFIGER, ARMANI JEANS);
- shoes (ARMANI JEANS, BALLY);
- Underwear (TOMMY HILFIGER, EMPORIO ARMANI).
If you want to make an expensive gift, in the Vnukovo duty-free shops you will find a large selection of jewelry, watches and accessories from famous brands:
- writing utensils (PARKER, WATERMAN);
- telephones (VERTU, TAG HEUER);
- accessories and bijouterie SWAROVSKI;
- clock (MOSCHINO, POBEDA, DKNY, RADO, SEIKO);
- jewelry (CARRERA, STEFANO RICCI, PIAGET, MISAKI).
An excellent gift for connoisseurs of good tobacco will be Cuban cigars and cigarillos.
Here is a large assortment of them:
- TRINIDAD;
- ROMEO Y JULIETA;
- ARTURO FUENTE;
- COHIBA;
- DIAMOND CROWN;
- DAVIDOFF;
- CUESTA REY;
- PARTAGAS;
- MONTECRISTO.
Profitable purchase of alcohol
A bottle of an elite alcoholic drink can also be a good gift. The prices will delight you, and the assortment will not leave you indifferent.
Here you can find collection wines and spirits:
Please be aware that there are restrictions on the importation of alcoholic beverages into the countries you visit. Detailed information about the limits you can get from the store's consultants.
There are small bottles on sale for almost every type of alcohol.
Perfume and cosmetics for yourself or as a gift
If you want to please yourself or your loved ones with your favorite scent, be sure to check out the duty-free perfume shops. Great choice and good prices.
Here you can find perfumes from almost all well-known world brands:
Here you can also find high-quality cosmetics of famous brands:
- BIOTHERM;
- CLARINS;
- CLINIQUE;
- L'OREAL;
- LANCOME;
- SHISEIDO;
- SISLEY.
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When shopping in duty-free, the main thing is not to forget about time. Hear radio announcements so you don't miss your flight.
Not all of our citizens can boast that they regularly fly by plane, and abroad. But everyone seems to have heard about the Duty Free shop. This name is shrouded in rumors. For example, it is believed that in such outlets, prices are ridiculous, and once you get there, you can buy elite alcohol or branded perfumery for a penny. Is it really so?
If you translate their name literally, you get "duty free trade." That is, in these stores the goods are sold at the most "clean" price (to the real cost of whiskey or cigarettes they can add a "markup" for renting a point and the salary of a saleswoman, but taxes, and they can be very substantial, remain "overboard").
However, do not think that the price is so "bare"! Most often, it does not take into account only import duties, less often - excise taxes and VAT.
Actually, due to the fact that booze or sweets are not subject to import, duty free shops are located at the borders (and not necessarily at airports - they can be seen both in seaports and at automobile checkpoints behind the backs of border guards).
Is it really cheaper there than in city supermarkets?
Oddly enough, but no! There are a lot of factors that increase the cost of goods in these stores:
- Expensive rent trading place(sometimes it even exceeds the benefit from the size of the tax).
- A high standard of living in the country, which means a large salary for sellers.
- An elementary human desire to increase the price more and cash in (all the same, with a large passenger traffic, you will not be left without customers). This situation is aggravated by the monopoly position of a store or chain.
Judging by the reviews of experienced travelers, most often, large markups go to goods with a national flavor. For example, at a Moscow airport, the cost of local vodka can be several times higher than the price of elite whiskey. Moreover, in the city, in simple stores, the same vodka will be much cheaper!
The logic is this: people fly from this country and want to buy something local as a souvenir (or as a gift). So they will take exactly Russian-made goods, without looking at the price. Of course, they could have bought vodka, sweets or local perfume while still in town. But, first of all, most people simply have no time. And secondly, go figure out what is good in those stores and what is not (and you can't find English-speaking staff there, but there is a very real chance of getting stuck in the checkout line, plunging into the flavor of city life, for which they definitely did not go to this country).
But can you save money there?
Yes! But for this it is necessary that many "stars" come together.
- You know exactly how much these specific products cost in your country. Then everything is simple: you compare prices and decide on the spot whether to be or not to be ... that is, to take or not to take.
- You will have a mobile phone with Internet access in your hands, plus you have enough time before departure. Find a store website in your hometown, choose the product you are interested in in Duty, compare the price. For example, Muscovites can see the cost of alcohol in Utkonos, Kievans in Ashan, and Minsk residents in E-Delivery.
- You will scan the prices in advance. This is quite real, and no acquaintances are needed at the airports. Find the website of the airport you are flying from (or to). There will be information about the stores located on the territory, including their websites. And on the sites - the assortment of goods, prices, promotions ... and sometimes even a pre-order service, in which the selected goods will be postponed in advance.
- Leaving, say, England, you ignore purely English goods, and choose something American, French or Mexican. This way you can avoid “cheating for the national flavor”. Although, of course, let's not be unfair to the prices in Duty Free - such a markup is not always there.
Is it true that everything in these stores is only genuine?
Unfortunately no! Firstly, goods are often brought to duty Free from the city (that is, they first arrive at the warehouse official distributor, and only after that they are delivered to retail outlets). So it’s not worth saying that if there is a fake in the cities, then there is definitely no fake at the airport.
And secondly, the more developed a country is, the more realistic it is to buy high-quality and original products in its Duty Free - and vice versa. For example, many travelers strongly advise against buying luxury goods in Turkey, Vietnam, Egypt (especially if they are also offered at a dubiously gratuitous cost).
What's worth buying there?
- The goods that you will use in the country you are flying to. For example, cigarettes while traveling to England (in Her Majesty's country, a pack costs about 15 bucks).
- Technique, if you are in the USA or one of the Asian countries. It is here that it is more profitable (although, of course, a lot also depends on the specific airport, as well as the store).
- Products sold at a discount or promotion.
- Everything if you are at your home airport and fly to Dubai. It’s a joke, of course, but in fact it’s only a fraction of a joke, and the rest is true. Dubai is such an expensive city that it is better to bring everything of your own there (say, the same cigarettes if you are a smoker)
But magnets and other tourist souvenirs are better to buy before departure. At airports, it is more expensive than in the most pretentious tourist locations.
Another interesting fact. It is difficult to name absolutely cheap Duty - sometimes the most expensive alcohol was found at the airport, where the most "ball" prices for a perfume were fixed.
How not to buy too much?
Does it really happen? Yes, because you are in the border zone, which means that the rule "how much I will report" does not apply here - the rule "how much will be allowed" works here.
- Purchase amount. In some (not all!) Stores, the rule works: for such and such an amount, you can buy duty-free, and everything beyond that is taxed. Therefore, before throwing a lot of money into Duty Free, first ask the staff if they have such a rule. Let's say for the US it's $ 400.
- Quantity of goods. There are points where, say, it is not allowed to take more than 8-10 pieces of the same product in one hand.
- Customs does not always give the go-ahead. For example, customs officials often do not allow 1 person to import more than a liter of strong alcohol, 2 liters of wine, fifty packs of cigarettes ...
Finally, let's take a humorous look at these stores. At least, this is exactly what the excellent Uralskiye Pelmeni team does. So, a Russian tourist wants to make a purchase at Duty Free, and the saleswoman only knows English ... It's really funny!
Sheremetyevo Duty Free Heinemann- the largest operator of duty-free shops located on the territory of Sheremetyevo International Airport, welcomes you to the official website companies.
Every day we work to make our stores attractive prices, a wide range of products, competent staff and a special atmosphere.
In this section site For your convenience, we have collected frequently asked questions about the operation of duty-free shops and answers to them (FAQ).
1. What is duty free, why is it profitable to buy in duty free?
Duty Free - duty-free shops located in transit zones and departure zones of international airports, as well as in seaports and railway stations. Officially these outlets are outside the customs territory of the country, which means that goods in duty-free shops are exempt from certain types of duties, excise taxes, VAT, provided that they are exported outside the state. Therefore, duty-free products are usually cheaper than similar products in city shops. In addition, shoppers have the opportunity to evaluate exclusive offers from top brands - for example, travel kits and other special offers that can only be found in duty free shops. ShopSheremetyevo Duty Free prices.
2. What can you buy at the duty free shop?
In Sheremetyevo Duty Free Heinemann stores a wide range of perfumes and cosmetics is offered; alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, sweets, goods for children, toys, gifts and souvenirs; clothes and accessories of famous world brands.
3. Where are the duty free shops located?
The shops duty free are in the international departure area. They can be visited only after passing the check-in for the flight, customs and border control. The sale of goods is carried out only to passengers flying out of the state.
4. Are the products genuine?
We offer only original goods of proper quality, all products have the necessary certificates.
5. What should I do to prevent my purchase from being confiscated during the flight?
Retain packaging and receipt. Alcohol and perfumery should be taken on board the aircraft in sealed store packaging, and receipts should be kept until arriving at and leaving the destination airport.
6. Can I buy liquids in a duty free shop and place them in my carry-on baggage?
Oh sure. The main thing is not to open the package and keep the receipt until you arrive at the destination airport and leave it.
7. Is it possible to return the goods?
JSC Imperial Duty Free carries out the return and exchange of goods of good quality in accordance with the Law "On Protection of Consumer Rights", observing all the requirements established by law.
According to the Law "On Protection of Consumer Rights", the company may refuse to exchange and return goods of good quality to the consumer if they belong to the categories specified in the current list. non-food products of proper quality, not subject to return and exchange. In accordance with clauses 3, 5, 9 of the List of non-food products of good quality that cannot be returned or exchanged for similar goods of other size, shape, dimension, style, color or configuration, approved by the Government Decree Russian Federation dated 19.01.1998, "perfumes and cosmetics, garments and knitted underwear, hosiery and jewelry of proper quality are not subject to exchange and return."
8. What is the limit of products I can purchase?
9. In what currency is the payment for the goods possible?
In Sheremetyevo Duty Free Heinemann stores you can pay in cash (euros, US dollars and rubles). Bank cards of payment systems are also accepted for payment: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, MIR, UnionPay.
10. Why can't I purchase a product when I fly to Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan or Armenia?
In accordance with the requirements of the Customs legislation of the Customs Union of the EAEU, the sale of goods in duty-free shops to passengers leaving for the countries of the Customs Union (Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Armenia) is not performed.
On the website Sheremetyevo Duty Free Heinemann provides a catalog of world brands presented in the company's assortment. Among them are CHANEL, DIOR, ESTEE LAUDER, LANCOME, GIVENCHY, YVES SAINT LAURENT, HERMES, ESCADA, PRADA, VERSACE, CALVIN KLEIN, DOLCE & GABBANA, GUCCI, GIORGIO ARMANI, LACOSTE, FURLA, DUKHAOSS
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Why do we continue to buy alcohol and perfumes in Duty Free, because with the change in the exchange rate, prices in duty-free shops have become much higher? "There is no fake in Duty Free" - you will answer. # We asked the experts if buying at the airports is really a guarantee of quality or is it just a marketing ploy.
Expert consumer market and pricing policy, President of PJSC "Sol Rusi" Stanislav Cherkasov:
“Unfortunately, counterfeit goods can be purchased anywhere. Somewhere the probability of this is higher, for example, in markets where no one, in fact, controls the quality, somewhere below or practically equal to zero. Duty Free shops are a very high level international brand. The quality control system works there very responsibly, so it is not easy to go into a store and buy non-original goods there. This can only be an isolated case due to the fault of unscrupulous personnel. If such a fact is revealed, the employees who allowed the appearance of counterfeit products on the shelves will be fired, because the network cares about its own reputation, formed over decades, and there is simply no point in questioning it for the sake of momentary insignificant profit.
There are a huge number of horror stories that Duty Free sells counterfeit goods, especially for duty-free shops in Russia, but in practice this fact has not yet been confirmed. On the forums on the Internet, many write about fakes, in most cases these people have a syndrome of disappointed expectations, because the product they purchased did not quite correspond to their ideas about how it should be. It is impossible to identify a fake by eye in a store of this level, this is not a Chinese market with crookedly pasted labels. Only a professional examination, which, as far as I know, has not yet been carried out, can prove the fact of the sale of counterfeit products.
Lawyer Roman Harlanov:
- It is almost impossible to meet counterfeit goods in duty-free shops. First, the goods are subject to mandatory customs checks; secondly, international law provides for too harsh penalties for the sale of illegal products. It is simply not profitable for sellers to take such risks. It is extremely difficult to obtain permission to trade in the neutral zone, and violation of the law can put an end to the work of the entire company. However, in southern countries there have been cases of selling low-quality goods due to non-compliance with storage conditions (chocolate, perfume). I would recommend that buyers pay attention not to excise taxes and stickers, but to the expiration date and condition of the goods.
Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Dufry Group (the largest duty free operator in the world, there are stores in Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo) Renzo Radis:
- All products sold in duty free shops are centrally purchased by our global purchasing department in Switzerland and sent to Russian duty free shops through our distribution center in Switzerland. This applies to all international brands, with the only exception being local Russian brands such as vodka, which are ordered locally. Our representative offices, whether in Russia or in any other of the 63 countries where we work, cannot independently purchase goods from world brands. Centralized approach and ensure product quality.
