Which Goods have to be declared?

When going through customs control, you must declare certain goods; in other words, you must submit a customs declaration.

Goods that Need to be Declared

• goods not intended for your personal use,
• goods obtained outside the EU which exceed the duty-free amounts for tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, medicinal products and the duty-free allowance for other goods.
• goods that are subject to prohibitions or restrictions on imports.

When do I have to use the Red Channel?

If a customs office has Red and Green Channels, you must use the Red Channel when carrying such goods in order to submit your customs declaration. Take the initiative and declare these goods, whenever a customs office does not have any separate customs control exits. You may use the Green Channel whenever you do not carry any goods requiring any declaration.

In case of doubt, you should declare all goods. If any tax or customs exemptions apply, these will certainly be granted. When entering Austria from a non-EU country and carrying goods purchased in an EU country, you should keep the receipt ready, so as not to be asked to pay again customs duties or taxes.