Unless you are a true ‘shop-a-holic’ that would be a great waste of your visit here. However you would be missing out if you didn't take the time to at least visit some of Orlando's shopping opportunities.
Compared to the UK, prices here are generally very good and you could be tempted
to spend a considerable amount on different items and gifts. You need to be
careful though because on your return the Customs & Excise men may take an
interest in those bulging suitcases. Your duty-free allowance in the catch-all
category of 'gifts' is only £145 per person. Above that figure you will be
expected to pay duty and VAT on the full purchase price. You do therefore need
to keep all receipts from any goods purchased in Florida to show if necessary.
You may find though that even with paying the extra duty it is still cheaper
than buying those goods at home. If you are planning on buying quite a lot in
Florida it would be worth checking the rates of duty carefully with Customs &
Excise in the departure area of your home airport.One other thing to remember when shopping in Florida, is that unlike at home with VAT, Florida State Sales Tax is NOT included on the displayed price of an item. So this tax, of 6% or 7%, will be added when you get to the till and pay. The tax varies depending on which county of Florida you are in, so when working out the cost of an item always add 6% or 7% to the label price and you will then be about right. This tax is added to most things with the exception of supermarket groceries, as these are classed as essentials.
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When you're shopping 'till you're dropping, you'll need a place to rest