Do I have to declare duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag at France customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag in France?

If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Code des douanes, article L. 513-3, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Code des douanes, article R. 515-5, 1°, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag to France instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag out of France?

France publishes no separate rule for taking duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the France limit for duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI) states it in Articles réglementés ou interdits en avion et en hélicoptère. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Les liquides achetés dans des aéroports ou en cabine et placés dans un sac scellé remis par l’aéroport ou la compagnie aérienne (catégorie des produits achetés en "duty free") sont autorisés.”

How does France compare with other countries on duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. France is among the more permissive.

How much Duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag can I bring into France?

Allowed

You can bring Duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag into France without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

On the plane

Airline differences

Airline	Difference from the baseline
AJet	Stricter than the standard rule
Singapore Airlines	Stricter than the standard rule

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Articles réglementés ou interdits en avion et en hélicoptère Ministère de la Transition écologique

Questions about Duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag in France

Do I have to declare duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag at France customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag in France?: If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Code des douanes, article L. 513-3, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Code des douanes, article R. 515-5, 1°, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag to France instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag out of France?: France publishes no separate rule for taking duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the France limit for duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI) states it in Articles réglementés ou interdits en avion et en hélicoptère. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Les liquides achetés dans des aéroports ou en cabine et placés dans un sac scellé remis par l’aéroport ou la compagnie aérienne (catégorie des produits achetés en "duty free") sont autorisés.”
How does France compare with other countries on duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. France is among the more permissive.

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