What foods Cannot be taken into France?

Meat: Travelers are not allowed to bring meat products from most countries outside of the EU, including beef, pork, poultry, and game. Dairy: Dairy products, such as cheese, milk, and yogurt, are subject to restrictions, and travelers are only allowed to bring in limited quantities.



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What snacks can you take into France? You can carry other products that are not meat or plant based, such as bread, crisps, tea bags, etc. as long as they do not weigh over 2kg. You can also carry certain plant- or animal-based foods such as honey, snails and live oysters, as long as you have under 2kg.

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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.

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You may be able to bring in food such as fruits, meats or other agricultural products depending on the region or country from which you are traveling. You must declare all food products. Failure to declare food products can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties.

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Chocolate and candy: Chocolate and candy are allowed, except for those containing meat or dairy products.

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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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Customs. Depending on the terminal, you may be able to walk straight ahead, out the door and into a main reception hall of the airport. You may not realize it, but you have passed through customs and out the door into the airport. Customs officers randomly check bags.

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And, as on any trip, remember to pack your sunscreen and any toiletries you may need while abroad. One item the Paris Tourist Board recommends bringing is a reusable water bottle. “You will find many self-service drinking water fountains,” advised a representative.

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Rules when travelling from a non-EU country If you travel to the EU from a non-EU country, you are not allowed to bring any meat or dairy products with you.

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Gifts for business or commercial purposes may not be included in your duty-free personal exemption. Gifts worth more than $5 that contain alcohol, tobacco products and perfume containing alcohol may not be included as gifts in your duty-free personal exemption.

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All travelers must complete a CBP Declaration Form 6059B itemizing all purchased merchandise and agricultural products. Here are your options: Complete a paper form that may be obtained at the port of entry or on the flight or cruise.

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Only hard, semi-soft, and pasteurized cheeses are allowed over US borders to live the American dream of being eaten on a Wheat Thin. Raclette, emmental, comté, brie, camembert are among those welcome, along with many other milk-based products like yogurt and butter.

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You can take solid food such as sandwiches and fruit through security and on board. All liquid food must be packed in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml (3,4 oz) each and the containers must fit into one transparent and re-sealable plastic bag that is no larger than 1 liter.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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Yes, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow you to bring pizza through airport security in your carry-on baggage. Practically every type of pizza is fine, including both deep dish pizza and regular pizza with meat or vegetarian toppings.

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