Posts Tagged ‘New York Shopping’

Question: I am travelling to New York in two weeks for lots of shopping! Will I get hit for VAT and duty tax when I arrive back into Dublin Airport?

Answer: Over the last 5 years an average of 650,00 Irish people made a trip to the U.S. in 2008 with just over 390,000 visiting New York! It was reported in the media that out of the tens of thousands of Irish people who went on New York  shopping sprees in the weeks leading up to Christmas 2008, only a mere €70,000 was collected by customs for items being brought into the country.

Revenue also announced last year that they would be deploying extra resources to crack down on shoppers returning from USA.  Typical items passengers pay Duty and VAT on if stopped are ipods, jewellery, musical and electrical equipment. This has forced many people to do away with tags and receipts states-side which I’m sure makes it harder for revenue and customs to track.

Note, personal allowances have increased and you are allowed to bring in goods (including gifts, souvenirs, perfume and clothing) free of duty, the combined value of which does not exceed:

€430 in the case of an individual aged 15 years or over

€215 in the case of an individual aged under 15 years

See the link for further details on customers and excise information for passengers arriving in Ireland from countries outside EU

Remember to check out our free customisable New York Shopping Guide !!!

Enjoy your trip!

The VisitNewYork.ie Team

Question: Would you be able to tell me where I could get a polo sleeveless puffer jacket at a reasonable price in NY without going say to Woodbury Common?

Answer: Puffer jackets are all the rage in NYC. There are a number of options for you to check out. Obviously you can check out the Polo Ralph Lauren store , 867 Madison Ave, Phone: 212-606-2100 Website: www.polo.com, Subway: 6, Nearby Station: 68th St or if you like North Face brand….The North Face 2101 Broadway at 73rd St Phone: 212-362-1000 Website: www.thenorthface.com Area: Upper West Side Subway: 1,2,3  Nearby Station: 72nd St Alternatively, you can try the following discounters in Manhattan…

• Century 21 NYC, 22 Cortlandt St. btw Church St. & Broadway, Phone: 212-227-9092 Website: www.c21stores.com
  Subway: 2,3,4,5 A,C,J,M,Z, Nearby Station: Fulton St
• Bloomingdales Department Store, 59th St btw 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave, Phone: 212-705-2000, Website: www.bloomingdales.com
  Subway: 4,5,6,N,R,W   Nearby Station: 59th St
• Macy’s Department Store 151 West 34th St & Broadway, Phone: 212-695-4400, Website: www.macys.com,
  Subway: B, D, F, V, N, R, Q, 1,2,3  Nearby Station: 34th St
• Filene’s Basement New York 14th St & Union Square  Phone: 212 358-0169 Website: www.filenesbasement.comSubway: 4,5,6, N, Q, R, W, L  Nearby Station: 34th St

You can customise your own New York shopping guide to help plan your New York shopping itinerary.

Enjoy your trip!

The VisitNewYork.ie Team