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You
can bring in all sorts of goods legally and duty-free,
including: personal items, including a personal computer,
one photo camera with 12 rolls of film, one film or
video camera with five cassettes, sporting and fishing
gear and one pet; up to 250 cigarettes or 50 cigars
or up to 250 grams (about 1/2 pound) of tobacco; 500
grams of coffee; 1,000 grams of chocolate; 1 liter (about
a quart) of high-proof alcohol; 2 liters of wine; 5
liters of beer; souvenirs not to exceed in value 70
Euro. In addition to the above limits, travelers can
bring in as gifts duty-free 1/4 liter of high-proof
alcohol, 2 additional liters of wine and 100 cigarettes.
Foreigners entering Poland needn't declare cash that
doesn't exceed equivalent of 5000 Euro. The import of
narcotics and drugs is strictly forbidden; firearms
may be brought in for hunting and other licensed purposes,
subject to appropriate permits.
You cannot bring in any materials which threaten the
natural environment, pornography or illegal drugs. Import
of firearms requires a permit which can be obtained
from the Polish Consulate.
When
leaving the country, foreigner may take out gifts and
souvenirs of a total value not exceeding 90 Euro, free
of duty. The export of items manufactured before May
1945 is prohibited, unless one gets an authorization.
For more details on customs duties contact the Customs
Tariff Information Office in Warsaw, Tel: (4822) 694
3587.
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