Duty-free


[doo-tee-free, dyoo-] /ˈdu tiˈfri, ˈdyu-/

adjective, adverb
1.
free of customs duty or tax on imported or exported goods:
duty-free cargo; merchandise shipped duty-free.
2.
pertaining to or selling goods for import or export free of the usual customs duty:
a duty-free shop at the airport.
adjective, adverb
1.
with exemption from customs or excise duties
noun
2.
goods sold in a duty-free shop

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