International Shipping Info: France

Alcoholic Beverages:  UPS France does not have the required permissions and conditions to transport and clear alcoholic beverages.

Cigarettes:  Commercial shipments imported for resale can only be imported by a certain licensed importer. Private persons are allowed to import up to 50 cigarettes as a gift for personal use only from another private person. For detailed information, please contact your chamber of commerce.

Energy Drinks:  Energy drinks are prohibited from being imported into France due to regulations from the French Agency for Food Safety.

Gambling Devices:  Only licensed casinos are allowed to import gambling devices from certain shippers (manufacturers) into France. For detailed information, please contact your chamber of commerce

Melatonin:  Also includes DHEA.

Plants:  A Phytosanitary inspection can only be done at the airport in Paris CDG. If the shipment arrives at another UPS import site, customs there is not assigned to do a Phytosanitary inspection. The shipment must be forwarded to an alternate broker (assigned by the importer) or forwarded under customs bond to UPS at Paris CDG. Import delays may occur and accessorial charges may apply.

Seeds:  A Phytosanitary inspection can only be done at the airport in Paris CDG. If the shipment arrives at another UPS import site, customs there is not assigned to do a Phytosanitary inspection. The shipment must be forwarded to an alternate broker (assigned by the importer) or forwarded under customs bond to UPS at Paris CDG. Import delays may occur and accessorial charges may apply.