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Pick up to 4 economies and see customs authorities, licensing regimes, prohibited & restricted lists, sanctions overlays and dispute forums side by side. Decision-support only - always confirm with local counsel.

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France
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IntroFrance applies the EU Union Customs Code through Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects (DGDDI). Dual-use export controls sit with the Service des Biens à Double Usage (SBDU) under the DGE. The Loi de Vigilance (2017) adds human-rights and environmental duty of care for large groups.
Primary authorities
  • Douanes (DGDDI)Customs entry, DELTA-G filings, excise, sanctions checks.
  • SBDU (DGE)Dual-use export licences, EGIDE portal.
  • DGAL / DGCCRFFood, plant, animal, consumer protection.
  • ARCEP / ANFRRadio equipment conformity.
Licensing regimes
  • Dual-use export licenceEU Reg 2021/821; EGIDE portal. · SBDU
  • War-material licence (AEMG)Common Military List; CIEEMG inter-ministerial commission. · SGDSN/DGA
  • OEA (AEO)AEOC / AEOS trusted trader. · Douanes
  • CBAM declarantFrom Jan 2026 for CBAM goods. · DGEC
Prohibited goods
  • · EU comprehensive-sanctioned origins.
  • · Counterfeit and pirated goods (EU Reg 608/2013).
  • · Torture goods (EU Reg 2019/125).
  • · Ivory (national ban tighter than CITES).
Restricted goods
  • · Dual-use items and national catch-all.
  • · Wines & spirits appellations (INAO regime).
  • · Cultural goods over age/value thresholds - export licence.
  • · EUDR commodities from Dec 2025.
Labelling requirements
  • · CE marking; French-language user information (Loi Toubon).
  • · Food origin labelling - Décret 2016-1137 & subsequent extensions on dairy, meat.
  • · Triman recycling logo mandatory since Jan 2022 on consumer packaging.
Sanctions overlay
  • · EU sanctions transposed via Code monétaire et financier; DGT central register.
  • · OFAC coordination through Trésor Direction Générale.
  • · Sensitive on Russia (packages 1-14+), Iran, DPRK, Syria, Belarus.
Dispute resolutionContentious objection to Douanes within 3 years; Tribunal judiciaire competent. ICC International Court of Arbitration is Paris-based; strong CCI Paris commercial arbitration ecosystem. NY Convention party since 1959.
Official sources
Comparison is decision-support only. Regulatory positions change frequently - confirm every action with the named authorities or licensed local counsel.