Key facts
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- De minimis
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Low-value duty
- €3 per tariff classification, 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2028
- Customs tariff
- European Union
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in France worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. France applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union. France uses the euro (EUR).
Currency and customs tariff
France uses the euro (EUR).
France applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union.
De minimis in France
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in France worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.
What changed recently
The flat €3 duty on low-value consignments started on 1 July 2026 and is set to end on 1 July 2028.
The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for France, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does France use for customs?
France uses the euro (EUR). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in EUR.
What is the de minimis threshold in France?
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in France worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.
Does the €3 flat duty on low-value consignments apply in France?
Yes. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in France worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.
Which customs tariff does France use?
France applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union.
Sources and updates
The de minimis thresholds for France come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.