

Tanning or dyeing extracts tannins and their derivatives dyes, pigments and other colouring matter paints and varnishes putty and other mastics inks.Inorganic chemicals organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes.Vegetable plaiting materials vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included.Seeds for sowing contaminated by parasites considered to be dangerous to crops.Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit industrial or medicinal plants straw and fodder.Other vegetables, plants, roots and edible tubers contaminated by parasites considered to be dangerous to crops.Seed potatoes intended for consumption or industrial purposes coming from the American continent (possible exceptions see France - Restrictions).Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers.Live plants, flower bulbs and cut flowers contaminated by parasites considered to be dangerous to crops.Live trees and other plants bulbs, roots and the like cut flowers and ornamental foliage.All live animals, except bees and leeches.Prohibited products are not permitted in the mail under any circumstances. For more information visit /prohibitedgoods Prohibited items Please remember that Royal Mail also prohibits and restricts certain categories of items. This prohibition also covers items in transit à découvert. Business customers are strongly recommended to do this.įrance prohibits postal items, including registered and insured items, containing banknotes, coins that are current and legal tender in France, and precious metals.

Specific restrictions and changes may be enforced at short notice, so for clarification please contact the destination country's trade, postal, and customs authorities as appropriate. The information below is provided in good faith, but Royal Mail is not responsible for it, and it should be viewed as a guide only. Prohibitions and restrictions vary from country to country, and can sometimes apply to items which you may think are ordinary. When an item is restricted you must comply with the restriction. You must not send any item addressed to a country in which the item is unlawful or prohibited. For further information, or further clarification please refer to the La Poste website. Here is an indication of prohibited items for mailing to France.
