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France: sanctions and trade risk

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As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 24 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to France.Lists last checked .

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On the sanctions lists

24 entries on the official lists name France — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

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US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)24

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France: logistics and trade

Transit and trade hub for Western Europe (sea, air, road, rail, inland waterway)

France (FR) is Western Europe's transit and trade hub, with coastlines on the Atlantic, the English Channel and the Mediterranean, linking the Iberian Peninsula with Central and Northern Europe. As an EU and eurozone member it applies the Union Customs Code: third-country imports are filed electronically via DELTA (DELTA G/IE, H7 for low-value consignments), import VAT is 20 percent and has been self-assessed via the CA3 return (autoliquidation) since 2022. The main gateways are Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Europe's second-largest cargo airport after Frankfurt, complemented by Paris-Orly and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry, plus the seaports of Le Havre (HAROPA), Marseille-Fos and Dunkerque. On land, the A1 Paris–Lille, A6/A7 Paris–Lyon–Marseille and A26 Calais–Reims axes and the TEN-T North Sea–Mediterranean, Atlantic and Rhine–Alpine corridors carry the traffic; the Seine and Rhine connect inland ports such as Paris and Strasbourg. Key traded goods include aircraft, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, wine and food; main partners are Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium and the US.

Capital
Paris
Population
68,600,000
Area
643,801 km²
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Continent
Europe
Region
Western Europe
Economic area
EU / Eurozone
Religions
Catholicism, Islam, Protestantism, Judaism
Access to the sea
Yes

Transport modes Road · Rail · Sea · Air · Inland waterway

Current situation
Port strikes in Le Havre and Marseille-Fos (May 2026, including FNSM CGT/FOMM) with Europe-wide knock-on effects; structural conflicts remain unresolved, and further labour disputes in summer 2026 are likely. From 1. July 2026 the EU customs exemption threshold of 150 euros is abolished; as a transitional measure, a flat customs duty of 3 euros per item applies to small consignments to EU consumers. (As of 2026-07-20)
Seasonal conditions
Mistral and winter storms on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts; snow and ice in the Alps and Massif Central can temporarily affect road and rail traffic.

Main seaports

  • Port Of Le Havre

    Le Havre (FR LEH): France's largest container gateway at the Seine mouth, record 3.2M TEU in 2025, Port 2000 terminals, rail and Seine barge links to Paris.

  • Fos

    Fos (FR FOS): France's leading Mediterranean container site, 1.45M TEU in 2025, LNG and crude oil terminals, Rhône hinterland, EU customs clearance.

  • Marseille

    Marseille-Fos (FR MRS): France's largest seaport, 1.45M TEU in 2024. Containers, reefer, RoRo, oil; rail to Lyon, Paris, N. Italy and Rhône barge links.

  • Dunkerque Port Est

    Dunkirk (FR DKK): France's third-largest port, ~46m tonnes. Iron ore, LNG, containers (850,000 TEU), Ro/Ro to Dover. Hinterland, customs and alternatives.

  • Dunkerque Port Ouest

    Dunkirk Port Ouest: the deep-water, energy and bulk basin of Dunkerque. Iron ore for ArcelorMittal, LNG, tankers. No containers – see Port Est or Le Havre.

  • Port Of Rouen

    Rouen (FR URO) is Western Europe's largest grain export port on the Seine: wheat, barley, malt, fertilisers and agribulk, with container traffic routed via Le Havre.

Main cargo airports

  • Charles de Gaulle International AirportCDG

    Paris-CDG: around 1.75 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, neck-and-neck with Frankfurt. Air France-KLM cargo, FedEx's largest hub outside the USA, now Etihad Cargo.

  • Paris-Orly AirportORY

    Paris-Orly (ORY): France's no. 2 (~35m pax 2025), overseas-territory cargo via Air Caraïbes & Corsair; Air France left for CDG in 2026, Transavia stays.

  • Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYS

    Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS): France's largest cargo airport outside Paris, 53,852 t in 2024 (+8.3%), CargoPort zone, pharma hub, new 25,300 m² freight hall in 2026.

Road corridors

  • A1 Paris-Lille
  • A6/A7 Paris-Lyon-Marseille
  • A10 Paris-Bordeaux
  • A26 Calais-Reims

Rail corridors

  • TEN-T Rhine-Alps
  • TEN-T Atlantic
  • TEN-T North Sea-Mediterranean

Inland ports

  • Paris (Seine, HAROPA)
  • Strasbourg (Rhine)
  • Lyon (Rhone)

Main trade lanes

  • FR-DE
  • FR-ES
  • FR-IT
  • FR-BE/NL
  • FR-US

Customs and import

Customs authority Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects (DGDDI)Official website ↗

Import customs system
EU Customs Code; electronic import declaration via DELTA G or DELTA IE (import module) and DELTA H7 for small consignments. Within the EU single market, goods move freely without customs declaration.
Export customs system
Electronic export declaration via DELTA IE (export module) or the EU AES. Intra-Community supplies without customs declaration.
Import VAT
Import VAT 20 percent (standard rate); reduced rates 10, 5,5 and 2,1 percent. Since 2022 reverse charge (autoliquidation): collected via VAT return CA3 instead of at customs.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements
EU preferential origin via movement certificate EUR.1, origin statement on the invoice and registered exporters (REX) under EU free trade agreements.
Restricted and prohibited goods
EU standard prohibitions: weapons, narcotic drugs, certain food and plant products, CITES species, cultural goods. Excise duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy.

Typical import documents

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Consignment note (CMR / B/L / AWB)
  • Customs declaration (DELTA)
  • EORI number
  • if applicable, proof of origin

Typical export documents

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Export declaration (AES / DELTA IE)
  • Consignment note
  • EORI number
  • if applicable, preferential origin proof

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity
Medium
Customs delays
Low to medium
Port congestion
Medium
Dangerous goods relevance
High
Pharma and cold chain relevance
High
E-commerce relevance
Very high

Trade

Top import goods

  • Machinery
  • Vehicles
  • Crude oil
  • Aircraft
  • Pharmaceuticals

Top export goods

  • Aircraft
  • Vehicles
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Wine
  • Chemicals

Typical cargo

  • Vehicles
  • Machinery
  • Aerospace
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Wine and food
  • Chemicals

Upcoming public holidays

  • Armistice DayWed, 11 Nov 2026 · businesses closed
  • Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
  • New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
  • Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Labour DaySat, 1 May 2027 · businesses closed
  • Ascension DayThu, 6 May 2027 · businesses closed
  • Victory in Europe DaySat, 8 May 2027 · businesses closed
  • Whit MondayMon, 17 May 2027 · businesses closed

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Logistics questions

Which customs system does France use for imports?

Imports are declared electronically via the DELTA platform of the French customs administration (DELTA G or DELTA IE import, DELTA H7 for small consignments). No customs declaration is needed within the EU single market.

What is the import VAT rate in France?

The standard rate is 20 percent; reduced rates are 10, 5,5 and 2,1 percent. Since 2022, import VAT is settled through the CA3 VAT return itself (autoliquidation) instead of being paid at customs.

What are the main ports of France?

Le Havre, within the HAROPA group, is the largest container port, Marseille-Fos is the Mediterranean gateway and largest port by tonnage, and Dunkerque serves the north. Rouen and Paris complement the Seine axis.

Which airport is most important for air freight?

Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is France's largest cargo airport, with around 1,75 million tonnes (2025), and the second largest in Europe after Frankfurt. Paris-Orly and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry serve as supplements.

Do I need an EORI number for trade with France?

Yes, an EORI number is required for customs declarations for imports into or exports out of the EU customs territory. Within the EU single market, no customs declaration is needed.

What changes in 2026 for small consignments?

From 1. July 2026 the customs exemption threshold of 150 euros is abolished. As a transitional measure, a flat customs duty of 3 euros per item applies to small consignments sent directly to EU consumers.

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