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New Franc travelers often ask the following How do I know about the customs requirements of the country, including details on what I'm allowed to import and export.
First, please note that this information applies only to those traveling to France as tourists organizations and individuals on business rather should check this page for more information.
Duty-What can I bring in and out and in what quantities.
And Canadian citizens can bring goods to and from France and the rest of the European Union to a certain value before having to pay customs duties, excise taxes, VAT or value added tax you must keep in mind the following.
US and Canadian citizens ages 15 and older and traveling by air or sea can bring items totaling 430 euros 545 in France duty and land tax free, and travelers of inland navigation can bring duty-free products worth 300 EUR 380 in their personal luggage.
People over 17 can also purchase and import some products duty of France to a certain limit These include tobacco and alcohol fuel and perfumes drugs, coffee and tea can now be imported into the EU without restrictions on amounts, so long as the value does not exceed the monetary limits listed above the other articles are limits.
Please note that the allocations of cigarettes and alcohol are not made for travelers under 17 years; these passengers are not allowed to bring a quantity of the products in France.
fortified wines, the volume of 22 degrees or less 2 liters.
The Varies medications as traveler health needs.
engine fuel quantities equal to that found in a normal full fuel tank or in an emergency can not exceeding 10 liters.
rights and tax exemptions are strictly individual that you can not apply them to a group.
Items worth more than the maximum exempt amount will be subject to duties and taxes.
You can bring personal items such as guitars or bicycles in France and will not be charged taxes or fees as the items are clearly for personal use can not be sold or disposed while France All personal items declared to customs upon entry into France must be carried with you.
Since 2007, travelers carrying more than the equivalent of 10,000 euros in cash or travelers checks in or out of the EU funds must report to customs officers, under the control controls against money laundering and terrorism.
For more information on the French customs regulations, including information on the plants or pets put fresh food in and out of France, visit the French Embassy FAQ page Customs.
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