When crossing into Austria from another EU state (on 28 April
1995, Austria signed the Schengen Agreement), there are only occassional checks
at the border. You may now import your purchases, made in the enlarged
EU, without having to pay any charges or customs duties. As has been the case
so far with imports from Germany or Italy, you are allowed to bring any of your
personal belongings or articles of use to Austria, without having to pay customs
duties or other charges in Austria.
There are however some limitations on importing tobacco products from neighboring
countries: When coming to Austria by car or ship, the ceiling of 25 cigarettes
continues to apply. Limited quantities also apply when importing tobacco products
from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, or when you arrive by plane from one of
the adjoining new states.
More information can be found at:
http://english.bmf.gv.at/Customs/_start.htm