🇫🇷 Import Customs & Duties: France
Quick Facts
Seuil de franchise
$0
Droits dès le premier dollar
TVA / Taxe
20%
CIF value + duty. Reduced rates: 5.5% for food and books, 10% for certain services.
Clearance Time
1-4 days
typical processing
Note: EU customs union
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-3.7% | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 12% | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 8-17% | HS 64 |
| Food products | 0-26% | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-4% | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 2.5-6.5% | HS 33 |
| Books | 0% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 0-4.7% | HS 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
Calculateur de droits
Customs Clearance Process
French customs (Douanes) follows EU Union Customs Code. DELTA electronic declaration system. IOSS for VAT on low-value imports. La Poste handles customs for postal shipments and may charge a handling fee.
What to Actually Expect
French customs is generally efficient for express shipments. La Poste parcels may experience delays of 2-5 days for customs processing. A handling fee of ~€8 is charged by La Poste for customs-liable parcels. Colissimo tracking updates can be slow.
Documents requis
Facture commerciale
Description de l'article, quantité, valeur, coordonnées de l'expéditeur et du destinataire
Liste de colisage
Description détaillée du contenu de chaque colis
Déclaration en douane (CN22/CN23)
Obligatoire pour les envois postaux
Lettre de transport aérien (AWB)
Générée par le transporteur lors de la réservation
Certificat d'origine
Peut être requis pour des droits réduits (ALE/tarifs préférentiels)
Licence d'exportation/importation
Pour les marchandises réglementées (électronique, médicaments, produits chimiques)
Import License Requirements
EU-standard licensing: required for agricultural quotas, textiles, dual-use goods, weapons, and certain cultural items. Additional French requirements for wine and spirits imports.
Certificate of Origin
EU preferential certificates (EUR.1, EUR-MED) for FTA partners. Non-preferential certificates issued by CCI France (Chambers of Commerce and Industry). REX system for registered exporters.
Learn more →Articles interdits et réglementés
Interdit
- xStupéfiants et drogues illicites
- xExplosifs et matières inflammables
- xArmes et munitions
- xProduits contrefaits
- xFausse monnaie et faux documents
Réglementé (autorisation requise)
- !Médicaments et produits pharmaceutiques
- !Aliments et boissons
- !Plantes et graines
- !Électronique (batteries au lithium)
- !Parfums et cosmétiques (limites de volume)
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Estimation des droits
Frais d'importation estimés pour les envois de marchandises vers France :
| Valeur des marchandises | Droits | TVA/Taxe | Total des frais |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $2 | $10 | $13 |
| $100 | $4 | $21 | $25 |
| $200 | $8 | $42 | $50 |
| $500 | $21 | $104 | $125 |
| $1000 | $42 | $208 | $250 |
Estimations uniquement. Les droits réels dépendent de la catégorie du produit et du code HS.
Routes populaires vers France
Questions fréquentes
What is the duty-free threshold for France?
France has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to France?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to France is 20%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Reduced rates: 5.5% for food and books, 10% for certain services.
How long does customs clearance take in France?
Typical customs clearance in France takes 1-4 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into France?
To import into France, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into France?
France prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.