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German Phrase

Alles, was du hier siehst, ist zollfrei.

/ˈal.ləs vas duː hiːɐ̯ ˈziːst ɪst ˈt͡sɔl.fʁaɪ̯/
Meaning"Everything you see here is duty‑free."
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Meaning

The sentence states that every item visible in the current location does not incur customs duties. It is often used in duty‑free shops or zones where goods are exempt from import taxes.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to reassure a customer or a friend that the products they are looking at are duty‑free, for example in airport shops, border markets, or promotional displays.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Alles,wasduhiersiehst,istzollfrei.

1

Relative clause with 'was'

When the antecedent is a neuter indefinite pronoun like 'alles', the relative pronoun is 'was' and introduces a clause that describes it.

2

Verb‑second (V2) in main clause

In the main clause 'ist zollfrei' the finite verb 'ist' occupies the second position, following the subject 'Alles, was du hier siehst'.

3

Adjective as predicative

'zollfrei' is used predicatively after 'sein' and does not receive an ending.

4

Word order in the relative clause

In the subordinate clause the verb moves to the end: 'du hier siehst' → 'du hier siehst' (verb final).

🗨In Conversation

A

Ist das hier zollfrei?

Is this duty‑free here?

Ja, alles, was du hier siehst, ist zollfrei.

Yes, everything you see here is duty‑free.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Alles, der du hier siehst, ist zollfrei.

    The relative pronoun for 'alles' is 'was', not 'der' or 'die'.

  • Alles, was du hier siehst du, ist zollfrei.

    In a subordinate clause the verb must go to the end.

  • Alles, was du hier siehst, zollfrei ist.

    In a predicative construction after 'sein', the adjective stays after the verb.

↔Alternatives

  • Alles, was du hier siehst, ist ohne Zoll.

    Everything you see here is without customs.

  • Hier ist alles zollfrei.

    Everything here is duty‑free.

  • Alle Artikel hier sind zollfrei.

    All items here are duty‑free.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries 'zollfrei' is a marketing term you’ll see on signs at airports, border stations and certain retail zones. It signals that the goods are exempt from import taxes, which can be a big draw for travelers. Note that the exemption usually applies only to personal use and may have quantity limits.