Is Canary Islands part of EU for VAT purposes?

The eight main islands are Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa. They are autonomous communities of Spain. However, while the Canary Islands are part of the EU for customs purposes, they are outside of Spain and the EU for VAT purposes.

What island is duty free in Spain?

The Spanish Government operates 4 Free Zones: i) Ceuta and Melilla free zones ii) Cadiz Free Zone iii) Vigo Free Zone and iv) Canary Islands Free Zone.

What duty free can I bring back from Canary Islands?

What can I bring back from Gran Canaria and other Canary Islands as these are outside the E.U?

  • Alcohol: You can bring in 16 litres of beer and 4 litres of wine (not sparkling). …
  • Tobacco: You can bring in 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of loose tobacco.

Are the Canary Islands a duty free zone?

Is Tenerife a duty free country?

The Canary Islands are one of a group of nine territories that are part of the EU but are situated outside of Europe and known as the “outermost regions” (OMR). These territories are outside of the EU's customs and VAT regulations. Therefore, when you purchase any products in Tenerife, you do not pay VAT.

How much can you bring back to US duty free from Europe?

$800Duty-free exemptionsIn most cases, travelers are permitted to bring up to $800 worth of merchandise back to the United States without having to pay duty.

Can you get duty-free in Tenerife?

Our Stores at the airport Canariensis is the leading travel retailer here in Tenerife– we have thousands of fabulous tax-free products. Ranging from fragrances to fashion accessories, cosmetics to confectionary, spirits to souvenirs, skincare to sunglasses.

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