Customs Duties or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into France whether by a private individual or a commercial entity.
The valuation method is CIF.
Below table provide the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for France:
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 17%(Some electronic products are duty free) | NA | 20% | Duty is free if productThe result of a manufacturing or natural process (such as fo... value or FOB value is less than €150. |
VAT Rates is calculated on:
VAT = value of the goods + international shipping costs + insurance + import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... duty and VAT is always payable .
- Excise duty is payable on for example tobacco and alcohol.
- Additional customs fees can be charged to cover the expense of performing any required examinations, verification and or testing of the imported goods.
Excise Duty on tobacoo and beverages
| PRODUCTS | PROPORTIONAL | PROPORTIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| cigarettes | 49.70% | € 48.75 |
| cigars | 23% | € 19 |
| fine-cut tobacco for the rolling of Cigarettes | 32% | € 67.50 |
| fine-cut tobacco for the rolling of Cigarettes | 45% | € 17 |
| Snuffs | € 0 | 50% |
| Chewing tobacco | 35% | € 0 |
The right of consumption is broken down for each productThe result of a manufacturing or natural process (such as fo... group, expressed in a specific shareAny of the equal units into which a company's capital stock ... for 1000 units or 1000 grams regardless of the selling priceThe amount of money required to purchase something or to bri... of each productThe result of a manufacturing or natural process (such as fo... group and a proportional shareAny of the equal units into which a company's capital stock ... in retail prices. The specific component is a fixed amount in euros. The proportionate shareAny of the equal units into which a company's capital stock ... results for each group of products, the implementation of proportional rate to the approved retail priceThe amount of money required to purchase something or to bri....
The conceptA thought or notion. An idea for a new product, advertising ... of normal rate no longer exists in the CGI on taxation on tobacco products since 1 January 2015 referenceA letter/statement written about a person by someone who kno... priceThe amount of money required to purchase something or to bri... class The still exists in Article 575 of the TaxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... Code, but is no longer used to define the specific part.
2016 rates: rights alcohols, alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic
More information on Alcohols, alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic can find at the French Customs: alcohols, alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic website.