Ship and Import Wine and Liquors from Latin America to France: Requisites and Restrictions

B2B:

It is accepted without quantity limit if the recipient has an import permit.

Import license, which must be obtained at the French customs https://www.douane.gouv.fr/fiche/devenir-entrepositaire-agree

The GTS can ship wine and spirits (including gin) in France, but under the excise clearance process: The cost per clearance is €60, which will be invoiced only to the French recipient.

B2C:

It is accepted. No import license is required.

The GTS can ship wine and spirits (including gin) in France, but under the excise clearance process: The cost per shipment is €60 which will be invoiced only to the French recipient.


Requirements:

  • Air Waybill.
  • Detailed commercial invoice - proper description of the goods:
    • What is the package content?
    • ABV %.
    • Country of origin:
    • How is it packaged? In the example -> "1 glass bottle, 750 ml".
    • Recipient's contact information: