Will my shopping in Switzerland get through customs?
When you return to France, the things you bought in Switzerland are limited in value and quantity. Enter your shopping to find out whether you need to declare it.
The limits at a glance
| Cross-border worker | Other traveller | |
|---|---|---|
| Value of purchases | 75 € (40 € under 15) | 300 € by car or train, 430 € by plane (150 € under 15) |
| Cigarettes | 40 | 200 |
| Cigarillos | 20 | 100 |
| Cigars | 10 | 50 |
| Smoking tobacco | 50 g | 250 g |
| Wine | 0.5 L | 4 L |
| Beer | 4 L | 16 L |
| Spirits (over 22°) | 0.25 L | 1 L |
| Other alcohol (22° or less) | 0.5 L | 2 L |
| Minimum age for tobacco and alcohol | 18 years old | 17 years old |
If you go over
- Declare your purchases at the customs post, using the "goods to declare" lane.
- Keep your receipts: they are used to calculate the taxes.
- An item that is over the limit on its own is taxed on its full price. If you have several items, the limit covers some of them and the others are taxed.
Frequently asked questions
Is a cross-border worker entitled to the 300 € limit?
No. For a cross-border worker, the limit is 75 € per person (40 € under 15), whatever the means of transport.
Can you mix cigarettes and cigars?
Yes, in proportion. For a cross-border worker, 20 cigarettes use half of the limit: there is room left for 10 cigarillos, or 5 cigars, or 25 g of tobacco.
Useful links
Source: French customs, customs and tax allowances by quantity and value