🇫🇷 France — restricted items
53 items are documented as restricted for import into France. These items require permits, documentation, quantity limits, or prior approval.
cash currency
EUR 10,000 declaration required (EU rule)
Limit: EUR 10,000 declaration threshold
drone consumer
DGAC registration required; strict rules in Paris
Limit: With DGAC registration and EU certificate
cbd oil
Legal if under 0.3% THC; no flower/leaf products
Limit: Personal use
tobacco cigarettes
200 from non-EU; 800 from EU
Limit: 200 (non-EU) / 800 (intra-EU)
melatonin
Prescription recommended for doses above 2mg
Limit: Personal use; prescription for high doses
pets dogs
EU regulations apply; third-country rules
Limit: Personal pets
pepper spray
Category D2 weapon; declaration required
Limit: Personal use with declaration
tattoo equipment
Tattoo Equipment restricted; documentation or permits may apply
xanax alprazolam
Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: Up to 1-month supply under Schengen personal-use exemption
vyvanse lisdexamfetamine
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: Up to 1-month supply under Schengen personal-use exemption; ANSM approval may be required
ozempic semaglutide
Ozempic / Semaglutide restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: Up to 3-month personal supply under EU personal import exemption
drone batteries
Drone Batteries (LiPo) restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: ≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; DGAC follows EASA/IATA DGR
walkie talkies
Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios restricted; documentation or permits may apply
body armour
Body Armour restricted; documentation or permits may apply
night vision devices
Night Vision Devices restricted; documentation or permits may apply
kava
Kava restricted; documentation or permits may apply
coral seashells
Coral & Seashells restricted; documentation or permits may apply
taxidermy
Taxidermy restricted; documentation or permits may apply
used cars
Used Cars restricted; documentation or permits may apply
motorcycles
Motorcycles restricted; documentation or permits may apply
feathers plumage
Feathers & Plumage restricted; documentation or permits may apply
chocolate
Postal restrictions apply for chocolate
baby formula
Postal restrictions apply for baby formula
protein powder
Postal restrictions apply for protein powder
energy drinks
Postal restrictions apply for energy drinks
insulin
Postal restrictions apply for insulin
melatonin
Postal restrictions apply for melatonin
codeine medication
Postal restrictions apply for codeine (medication)
Limit: Stupéfiants (narcotic) under French CSP; postal import prohibited; personal carry requires ANSM certificate
tramadol medication
Postal restrictions apply for tramadol (medication)
Limit: Stupéfiant under French Code de la Santé Publique; postal import prohibited; ANSM authorisation for commercial
adderall medication
Postal restrictions apply for adderall (medication)
Limit: Stupéfiant (amphetamine); postal import prohibited; ANSM authorisation for commercial only
gold jewellery
Postal restrictions apply for gold jewellery
Limit: No quantity limit; EU customs rules apply — commercial imports over EUR 150 require full declaration; gold bullion has 0% EU import duty
tobacco cigarettes
Postal restrictions apply for tobacco cigarettes
Limit: La Poste restricted article; 800 cigarettes from EU; commercial requires DGDDI excise authorisation
alcohol spirits
Postal restrictions apply for alcohol / spirits
Limit: EU postal rules allow personal import up to 10 litres spirits duty-paid; commercial requires DGDDI bonded warehouse authorisation
vape e cigarette
Postal restrictions apply for vape / e-cigarette
electronic cigarette liquid
Postal restrictions apply for e-cigarette liquid (vape juice)
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to France.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to France.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to France.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to France.
vape e cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
alcohol spirits
Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
tobacco cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
gold jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
coins collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
ivory cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.
antiquities
Antiquities requires declaration / permit for personal import into France.