What happens if I do not declare Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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 Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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.

Where does this rule come from?

Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI) states it in Article R5132-78 - Code de la santé publique - Légifrance. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does France compare with other countries on Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 11 prohibit Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule), 9 limit it and 0 let it through. France is among the strictest.

How much Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) can I bring into France?

Restricted

You can bring Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) into France only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

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

Article R5132-78 - Code de la santé publique - Légifrance Légifrance

Questions about Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) in France

Do I have to declare Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) at France customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to France customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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 Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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 Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) out of France?: France publishes no separate rule for taking Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the France limit for Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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 Article R5132-78 - Code de la santé publique - Légifrance. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does France compare with other countries on Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 11 prohibit Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule), 9 limit it and 0 let it through. France is among the strictest.

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