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FRANCE
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport
- Original Visa, Residence and Work Permit (requirement
may vary according to nationality)
- Certificate of Change of Residence obtained from the French
Consulate with Customer's signature indicating dates of
stay abroad
- Attestation de non-cession (signed original stating Customer
has lived abroad for at least one year, has owned all items
for more than six months, and that goods will not be sold
for twelve months)
- Proof of residence in France (Certificate of Residence,
lease contract or utility bills)
- Letter of professional transfer from employer indicating
date of employment abroad
- Valued inventory in French (valued in French Francs) dated
and signed by Customer -- three copies
- Inventory must indicate contents of each carton
- List all electrical items separately (purchase invoices
required) must show brand name and serial number
- Delivery address in France with access, floor, entry code
if any
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Used household goods duty-free if owned abroad for six
months, if the owner is moving his principal residence to
France, and the items arrive within one year from the arrival
date reflected on the Change of Residence
- Regulations are different if the Customer is establishing
a secondary residence
- If SECOND shipment anticipated, it must be stated at the
time of the first importation
- Inheritance:
- Declaration from notary with inventory of goods, date
of death, relationship & French Resident
- The goods must be shipped within one year from date
of death
- Wedding presents:
- Marriage Certificate and French Resident Permit
- Goods must be shipped within one month of wedding
- Students
- Official attestation of attendance at school or university.
The scholar's goods must be shipped within one month
from date of registration at school or university.
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Alcohol must be inventoried separately with brand name,
type, amount, number of bottles, and value (Import License
or Liquor License may be required)
- Tobacco products are allowed, but subject to duty or tax
- New items (less than six months old) are subject to tax
if arriving from EEC countries or tax and duties if coming
from other countries and must be documented with sales invoices
- Works of Art, oil paintings, sculptures, antiques, etc.
should have Certificate of Authenticity
- Video tapes, fax machines, telex machines and books will
be held temporarily by customs until necessary authorization
is obtained for each item
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Paints, polishes, and cleaning solvents
- Drugs and narcotics
- Live plants
- Ivory, all animal skins
- Pornographic material
- Explosives & matches
- Guns, weapons and ammunition are highly regulated, and
require various registrations and certificates and have
the authorization from the French Defense Ministry (provide
make, caliber, serial number and purpose)
- Some weapons strictly prohibited
- Do not ship with household goods
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Expatriates who intend to remain in France for a period
of time may import one auto duty-free as personal effects
- Foreigners may import an auto duty-free provided the owner
has been living abroad for more than one year, the car has
been owned for six months prior to import, and the car is
correctly registered as a commercial car
- Auto must not be disposed of within two years of entry
into France
- MUST BE LISTED ON INVENTORY (giving year, make, model,
chassis engine, horse power and registration numbers)
- Certain makes are not permitted
- Vehicle must pass inspection for compliance with French
standards and must be road-worthy
- Documents required:
- Purchase Invoice (original)
- Original title showing owner's name and vehicle serial
number (original)
- Insurance Certificate from French insurer
- Registration Card (original)
- Plate numbers
PETS
- Must be at least three months old
- Subject to quarantine
- Endangered species and exotic animals prohibited
- Pets should be accompanied by their owner with vaccination
card and certificate of good health
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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