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FRENCH NATIONAL POST / PARCEL SERVICE

La Poste / Colissimo

TYPEFrench national post / parcel service
HQfrance
MAX WEIGHT30 kg
MAX DIMS150 cm length
REACHDomestic France dominant; international via UPU and partnership network.
TARIFF SOURCEOfficial tariff guide

Generally prohibited items

These items cannot be shipped via La Poste / Colissimo regardless of destination.

  • Narcotics
  • Firearms
  • Hazmat
  • Pornographic material

Restricted items (require declaration)

These items can be shipped but require special declaration, permits, or packaging.

  • Lithium batteries
  • Cosmetics commercial volumes

Prohibited by destination

Items prohibited by La Poste / Colissimo for specific destinations.

DestinationProhibited Items
united-statesAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
united-kingdomAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
canadaAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
australiaRaw meat / dairy from unapproved-origin countries, Fresh fruit + vegetables, Untreated wood / plant material, Bee products (honey) from non-approved origins, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
new-zealandRaw meat / dairy from unapproved-origin countries, Fresh fruit + vegetables, Untreated wood / plant material, Bee products (honey) from non-approved origins, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
thailandE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
singaporeE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products, Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
malaysiaCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
indonesiaCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
philippinesCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
vietnamE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
japanCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
south-koreaCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
chinaCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
indiaE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products, Drone components without DGCA approval
hong-kongE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
taiwanE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
uaeAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
saudi-arabiaAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
qatarAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
kuwaitAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
bahrainAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
omanAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
iranAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Luxury goods over local threshold (sanctions context), Dual-use electronics (EAR / Annex IV restricted), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products, Satellite receivers (effectively prohibited)
germanyAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
franceAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
spainAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
italyAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
netherlandsAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
belgiumAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
austriaAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
irelandAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
portugalAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
greeceAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
polandAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
czech-republicAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
hungaryAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
romaniaAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
swedenAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
denmarkAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
norwayAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
finlandAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
switzerlandAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
brazilE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
mexicoE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
argentinaE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
chileAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
colombiaAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
peruAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
south-africaAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
turkeyAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
russiaLuxury goods over local threshold (sanctions context), Dual-use electronics (EAR / Annex IV restricted), Alcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
israelAlcohol (postal regulations), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
VERIFIED · 2026-06-12
RULES5,339COUNTRIES85ITEMS111CARRIERS28GUIDES46UNIQUE SOURCES645LATEST VERIFICATION2026-07-26MethodologyChangelog