International Courier from Tamil Nadu to France

Customs, duties and taxes

• Import VAT of 20% applies to goods entering France, whatever their value; some items such as food and books have a lower rate.
• Gifts between private individuals worth €45 or less are free of duty and VAT.
• EU rules on low-value parcels have been changing, so we confirm the current duty position when you book.

Restricted and prohibited items

• Meat and dairy products from outside the EU
• Medicines beyond personal-use quantities
• Counterfeit goods
• Plants and seeds without a phytosanitary certificate

Dangerous goods are refused on every route: loose lithium batteries, flammable liquids, aerosols, perfumes, gas cylinders and similar items. See the full list.

Documents you need

• A copy of the sender's photo ID, such as Aadhaar, PAN or passport (required for all international courier from India)
• An invoice listing each item, its quantity and value; a proforma invoice is fine for gifts and personal items
• The receiver's full address, postcode and a working phone number for customs and delivery contact
• For business shipments: the receiver's EORI number

Where we deliver

Paris and Île-de-France, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Lille, Bordeaux, Nice and all other French postcodes.

Helpful guides

• Prohibited and restricted items for international shipping
• Sending Diwali gifts by international courier