Items Prohibited by Post to 🇫🇷 France
La Poste and customs handle international postal clearance. VAT applies on all low-value goods as of July 2021. Items above €150 require full customs import procedures and payment of duty.
Prohibited Items
The following items cannot be sent by post to France.
Cbd Oil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Cannabis Seeds
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Coins Collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Pepper Spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Ammunition Sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Counterfeit Goods Warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Ivory Cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Antiquities
Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Restricted Items
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.
Carrier-Level Restrictions
These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to France.
DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
GLS (General Logistics Systems)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
La Poste / Colissimo
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Deutsche Post / DHL Paket
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
China Post (EMS)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Japan Post (Yu-Pack)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Korea Post (EMS Korea)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
India Post (Speed Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Australia Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Canada Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Asendia
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Evri (formerly Hermes UK)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
SingPost (Singapore Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)