I came back from Florida about six months ago with a No. 7 and a large scraper plane along with heaps of clothes, in total 13 kg over the luggage allowance and BA didn't charge or even mention it.
The tax/duty is an issue depending on your conscience; however, Customs are more concerned with career criminals/smugglers etc. rather than the average holiday maker trying to flex the rules. Believe me if you saw the amount of money spent by british people in the outlet malls you could bet that every person on the plane home was over their limit and they all go through the green channel!
The tax/duty is an issue depending on your conscience; however, Customs are more concerned with career criminals/smugglers etc. rather than the average holiday maker trying to flex the rules. Believe me if you saw the amount of money spent by british people in the outlet malls you could bet that every person on the plane home was over their limit and they all go through the green channel!