Do I have to declare medicine containing stimulant raw materials at France customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 medicine containing stimulant raw materials out of France?

France publishes no separate rule for taking medicine containing stimulant raw materials out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the France limit for medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 Les substances contrôlées. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does France compare with other countries on medicine containing stimulant raw materials?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit medicine containing stimulant raw materials, 15 limit it and 5 let it through. France is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Medicine containing stimulant raw materials can I bring into France?

Allowed

You can bring Medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Les substances contrôlées Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects

Questions about Medicine containing stimulant raw materials in France

Do I have to declare medicine containing stimulant raw materials at France customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 medicine containing stimulant raw materials out of France?: France publishes no separate rule for taking medicine containing stimulant raw materials out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the France limit for medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 Les substances contrôlées. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does France compare with other countries on medicine containing stimulant raw materials?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit medicine containing stimulant raw materials, 15 limit it and 5 let it through. France is among the ones that set a limit.

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