What does the term “Duty Free” mean? What does the term “Duty Free” mean?

What does the term “Duty Free” mean?

The term “Duty Free” refers to any merchandise exempt from the tax usually imposed. A consumer who purchases a good “Duty Free” does not pay the tax that is usually placed on his/her purchase, and is therefore exempt from excise duties.

By extension, the term “Duty Free” applies to stores and sales counters operating in airport customs zones and public areas.