PERSONAL GOODS

There is no duty payable on used personal effects such as household items, furniture or vehicles imported for personal use provided that their Value Added Tax (TVA in France) has been paid within the European Union. However, all new goods brought into France for moving purposes must be declared to French Customs. See our guide to French taxes for more information.

Duty requirements for new goods differ depending on whether these goods are being shipped from within or outside the European Union.

Although there are no specific restrictions on bringing antiques into France, they must be declared to Customs.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY FRENCH CUSTOMS

• Certificat de changement de residence: A document indicating that you will be moving to an address in France.
• Inventaire: An inventory of all items you are bringing into France, written in your native language and translated into French.
• Certificat de non-cession: A document stating that any items that you bring into France are for personal use only, and not for resale.
• Reçus: Receipts for all high-ticket items.

For more information, see the UK French Embassy's guide to importing personal goods into France, or the US French Embassy's information for private individuals.