Customs allowance for NON EU traveller when taking goods into the Czech Republic are 2L of wine, 1L of spirits, 200 cigarettes and up to 6000 CZK worth of gifts. When you are shopping at the airport, duty has to be paid on goods exceeding 30.000CZK in total value. Duty on consumer goods is 19%. It is forbidden to export genuine antiques. If you have more then 350.000 CZK ( around 15.000 EUR ) in any currency, you must declare it (anti-laudering law).
Are you smoker? Then visit duty free shops when leaving back home as cigarettes are there very cheap (60 CZK / 1.8 GBP).
Animals and Plants
Export of specially protected animals and plants and minerals is prohibited. Exceptionalty, in cases deserving special attention, the Ministry of the Environment may grant an export permit. Import and export of protected species of animals and plants (both living and non-living) is prohibited.
Prohibitions and Limitations for Export of Cultural Memorials
Export of a cultural memorial requires the consent of the Ministry of Culture.
Import, Export and Transit of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives
A traveller may not import, export or transport in transit explosives as goods of non-commercial nature.
Import, Export and Transit of Dependency-producing Substances and Pharmaceuticals
Export and import of dependency-producing substances and auxiliary substances is subject to permit issued by the Ministry of Health.
Medicaments
Export and import of dependency-producing substances and auxiliary substances is subject to permit issued by the Ministry of Health except those needed for personal traveler's use.
Import and Export of Money
A natural person entering or leaving the customs territory of the EU is obliged to notify the customs office in writing of import and export of valid banknotes and coins of the Czech or other legal tender, traveller’s cheques or money orders exchangeable for cash money, bearer or order securities or highly valuable commodities, such as precious metals or stones, in a total value exceeding EUR 15000
In case of doubt contact for advice:
Celní Ĺ™editelství Praha (Custom Administration Prague) Prague 1, Washingtonova 11, tel: +420 261334203