Currency, purchases and customsCash, bonds or securities in excess of €10,000 must be declared to French customs. Before your departure inquire about the applicable legislation in the destination country.
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Value of shipmentThere is no way to avoid customs duties, customs officers will check all items entering the country and charges will be applied where necessary. If you simply put 'gift' on the customs invoice, this does not mean it will not attract duty as they will still check the value of what is in the box.
You must declare all items you purchased and are carrying with you upon return to the United States, including gifts for other people as well as items you bought for yourself. This includes duty-free items purchased in foreign countries, as well as any merchandise you intend to sell or use in your business.
Merchandise is declared to CBP. If you do not declare something that should have been declared, you risk forfeiting the item. If in doubt, declare it. You are returning from an overseas stay of at least 48 hours.
Liquids, gels, pastes, creamsin containers of 100 ml / 3.4 oz max each,they must be placed in one clear plastic bag with a maximum volume of 1 l / 33.8 oz,1 single bag per person is permitted.
As a traveller to France, you can, of course, bring your personal items and belongings with you, and no taxes or duties will be due for any items deemed reasonable items for a traveller to bring on a trip.