Taking cannabis seeds out of France

Details

Cannabis seeds fall into an ambiguous cross-border category — many jurisdictions treat viable cannabis seeds as controlled cannabis material under the Code de la santé publique Art. R5132-74; Schengen Convention Art. 75 framework. Even where domestic hemp cultivation is legal, cross-border seed export typically requires an origin-country export permit and — in the destination — a corresponding import permit. CBD-strain seeds may face slightly lighter treatment in some destinations but the specific rule varies. Sterilised (non-viable) seed products (for bird food) may face lighter treatment. Verify both origin and destination rules independently.

Quantity limits

Any quantity typically requires advance authorisation

Documentation required

• Schengen Article 75 certificate if viable seeds; strain COA showing THC content

The other direction

Sources

• douane.gouv.fr
• legifrance.gouv.fr