On vacation abroad: what do I have the right to bring back to my suitcase?
By Solène lavenu published Lemis up to date on August 3, 18 to 9: 00 The Manchevoir press My news
Holidays abroad are often an opportunity to bring back unusual memories ... and some products cheaper than in France, such as cigarettes or certain alcohols.But beware, we do not pass the border with what we want in the suitcases!So, concretely, what can we bring back From our vacation abroad?
The obvious
It is first of all prohibited to transport illegal goods such as drugs, counterfeit objects and wild species (animal or plant) threatened with extinction of extinction.Obviousness.However, counterfeiting can be difficult to detect.
Know that you will be criminally responsible for what you transport.Customs services therefore advise:
Value objects
Likewise, it is not possible to bring back goods of too large values without prior declaration.
For a traveler under 15, regardless of the mode of transport, the value of the goods must not exceed 150 €.For older people, it is not possible to transport objects of more than € 300 or € 430 (by plane or boat).
Do you travel with computers, cameras, jewelry or camera?A word of advice, take a Free movement card.Free and valid for 10 years, it will allow you to prove the origin of your equipment and not pay the taxes of the European Union once again.
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Tobacco and alcohol: thresholds to respect
For tobacco or alcohol, it all depends on the origin of the country.
If you come back From a European country:
If you come back From a country that is not part of the European Union:
Please note, only people over the age of 17 can import tobacco and alcoholic drinks.
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Medication
Medicines are admitted under personal use corresponding to 3 months of treatment (in higher quantity, you will need a prescription) and if they are transported in your luggage.
Produits Frais et végétaux
If the bouquet of flowers can travel (provided you do not exceed 15 stems), it is prohibited to bring back earth, wood or bark, leaves or leaves, potatoes, seeds or seeds.
Food food of animal origins are prohibited.No carpaccio of Italy in the suitcase, or even feta From your return From Greece.However, fishing products are authorized within the limit of 20 kg.As well as other animal products such as honey, powdered milk or snails (up to 2 kg).
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Animals
Finally, if Médor is part of the trip, know that you will have to have declared it to customs, and that it travels under the cover of the support document established and signed by a veterinarian (with identification, updated vaccination).
You cannot also travel with more than five pets except to have an exemption.
For any questions and special cases, the customs service can be reached and remains at your service on 01 72 40 78 50 or on IDS@customs.finances.gouv.Fr.
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