Firearms having no recreational or sporting use are generally prohibited entry into France. Those intending to participate in an event organized by a licensed member of a rifle association will need to provide French customs officials with detailed information regarding the event, together with an official invitation. Customs duties will be charged at between 4.5 and 5.7 percent of the weapon and associated ammunition's value.
All foreign-made vehicles imported into France will require payment of customs duties regardless of their age. Duties for vehicles imported from Canada or the U.S. need to be paid to the French Customs and Excise Service at the port of entry.
A gift sent from abroad may be received on French soil free of taxes and duties if the total shipment's value is deemed less than $58. The total shipment value is calculated by adding the shipment's cost and insurance (if any) to the merchandise's value. Gifts exceeding this limit will incur duties according to their total amount.
Citizens of the U.S. and Canada can avoid paying import duties on tobacco, alcohol and other items by taking note of the limits set on each. Visitors may import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars; 1 liter of spirits or two liters of table wine; some fish up to 2 kilograms or some forms of caviar up to 250 grams without incurring duties.
