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Personal shopper service | Business Mail Forwarding | Virtual OfficeEurop League Http://getmyusmail.comFrance is a member of a number of international economic organizations including the: European Union (EU). Since 1957, the European Union allows for the free movement of goods between France and the other member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Spain and United Kingdom. The European Union has numerous bilateral and multilateral agreements, such as the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (formerly the Multi-Fiber Agreement), PECO countries Agreement, Israel Agreement, Turkey Agreement, Baltic Sea countries Agreement, Mexico Agreement. All these agreements are grouped under the umbrella of the World Trade Organization (WTO). All agreements ratified by European Union Executive Commission automatically apply to all EU member states. Exemption or reduced tariff is applicable only to qualified members under the agreement as originating goods. For further information on bilateral agreements, contact the Center Francais du Commerce Exterieur at
www.ubifrance.frMail Forwarding Services to France Terms:France Import Prohibitions
The importation of certain classes of merchandise may be prohibited or restricted to protect the economy and security of France and other EU member states, to safeguard consumer health, well being, and to preserve domestic plant and animal life. Some commodities are also subject to an import quota or a restraint under bilateral trade agreements and arrangements. In addition to Customs requirements, many prohibited or restricted imports are subject to laws and regulations administered by other French Government agencies for which the French Customs Department is the enforcer. These laws and regulations may, for example, prohibit entry; limit entry to certain points; restrict routing, storage, use; require treatment, labeling or processing as condition of release. Customs release only takes place when the additional requirements are met. These requirements apply to all importation types, including shipments made by mail. The exporter should make certain that the French importer has provided proper information to (1) permit the submission of necessary information concerning packing, labeling, etc. and (2) ensure that necessary arrangements have been made by the importer for entry of the merchandise into France.The following commodities are prohibited into France:
* All forms of asbestos fibers
* L-trytophane and any items having L-trytophane as an ingredient
* Atlantic red tuna fish (Thunnus Thynnus) originating from Belize, Panama, and Honduras
* Game meat such as Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) Rabbit (Lepus Timidus), Marmot (Marmota Marmota)
* Rubber erasers that are similar in appearance to food products that are easily ingested
* Medical thermometers containing mercury intended for human consumption
* Dura mater (the tough fibrous membrane covering the brain and the spinal cord and lining the inner surface of the skull)
* Imitation pearls having a coating of lead salts
* Counterfeits
* Hemp Cannabis
* Pajamas and nightdresses made of artificial fibers that are not fire-retardant
* Silicone used for plastic surgery
* Toys and games containing copper sulfate
* Items having a flexible metal blade entirely contained in a plastic, paper, or fabric sheath
* Lighting conductors comprising of radioactive elements
* Certain U.S. Beef hormones
* Doping Products
* Melatonine
* Psychotropic Products
* Products containing Lead Salt & Nickel
* Stamps, collectable
* Viagra & Vitamins
* Dehydrepiandrosterone
* All products containing the biocide dimethylfumarate (DMF)
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