Bhutan duty free

The following goods may be imported into Bhutan by tourists without incurring duty:

• 1L of alcoholic beverages.
• Personal effects.

The sale of tobacco is banned in Bhutan. Tourists can import 200 cigarettes or three 50g tins of tobacco for personal consumption, but these are subject to 100% tax.

The following goods may be imported by Bhutanese residents without incurring duty:

• 2 bottles of alcoholic beverages of up to 2L each.
• 50g of gold.
• 1kg of silver.
• 60ml of perfume.
• 10 items of each type of clothing.

The total value of the above items must not exceed US$1,000.

Prohibited Imports

Prohibited imports include narcotics, pornography and antiques.

Restricted imports include arms and ammunition, drugs and pharmaceutical products, used and secondhand goods and equipment, gold and silver in excess of baggage allowance, live animals and their products, plants and chemicals.

Prohibited Exports

Prohibited exports include narcotics, pornography and antiques.

Restricted exports include arms and ammunition, drugs and pharmaceutical products, used and secondhand goods and equipment, gold and silver in excess of baggage allowance, live animals and their products, plants, chemicals and telecommunications equipment.