What foods can I not take into France?

Live animals and animal products: Live animals, as well as animal products such as fur, ivory, and reptile skin, are strictly prohibited. Certain fish and seafood: Certain types of fish and seafood, such as tuna and swordfish, are prohibited due to high levels of mercury.



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If you travel to the EU from a non-EU country, you are not allowed to bring any meat or dairy products with you. You can however bring a limited quantity of fruit and vegetables as well as eggs, egg products and honey. Restricted quantities of fish or fish products are also allowed.

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Packaged food items: Non-perishable packaged food items, such as cereals, pasta, and canned goods, are generally allowed. Baked goods: Baked goods, such as bread and cakes, are allowed as long as they do not contain any meat or dairy products.

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Can I bring fruits and vegetables?
  • Mangoes, peppers, lemons, limes, and other citrus fruits are forbidden in all luggage (cabin or hold).
  • Litchis, passion fruit, and all other plant products are authorized, albeit in quantities up to 5 kg. ...
  • There are no restrictions on pineapples, coconuts, and bananas.


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Duty-Free Items: What Can I Bring in and Out of France?
  • Cigarettes: 200 units.
  • Cigarillos: 100 units (max. ...
  • Cigars: 50 units.
  • Still wines: 4 liters.
  • Beer: 16 liters.
  • Spirits over 22 degrees volume: 1 liter.
  • Fortified wines, 22 degrees volume or less: 2 liters.


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In the cabin, only liquids, aerosols and creams in bottles of less than 100 mL each and placed in a sealed plastic bag of 1 L maximum are permitted. Larger containers are permitted in the hold, but the total amount per article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. The total amount per passenger is limited to 2 kg or 2 L.

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Travelers can bring most food items to France as long as they are for personal consumption and do not exceed the allowed quantities. However, it is important to check the latest food import regulations to ensure that the items you plan to bring are allowed.

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French Food Products You Can Bring through US Customs: Moutarde de Dijon: totally allowed. Baguette Jambon Beurre: YES! Butter, yes when frozen and well packaged.

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