The following documents are required for customs clearance: passport; Original Visa, Residence and Work Permit (requirement may vary according to nationality); Certificate of Change of Residence obtained from the French Consulate with Customer's signature indicating dates of stay abroad; attestation de non-cession (signed original stating Customer has lived abroad for at least one year, has owned all items for more than six months, and that goods will not be sold for twelve months); proof of residence in France (Certificate of Residence, lease contract or utility bills); letter of professional transfer from employer indicating date of employment abroad; valued inventory in French (valued in French Francs) dated and signed by Customer -- three copies (it must indicate contents of each carton; and the list all electrical items separately (purchase invoices required) must show brand name and serial number); delivery address in France with access, floor, entry code if any.
Used household goods duty-free if owned abroad for six months, if the owner is moving his principal residence to France, and the items arrive within one year from the arrival date reflected on the Change of Residence. Regulations differ in case the Customer is establishing a secondary residence. If second shipment anticipated, it must be stated at the time of the first importation.
The dutiable/restricted items are alcohol (it must be inventoried separately with brand name, type, amount, number of bottles, and value (Import License or Liquor License may be required)); tobacco products (subject to duty or tax); new items (less than six months old); Works of Art, oil paintings, sculptures, antiques, etc. should have Certificate of Authenticity; video tapes, fax machines, telex machines and books will be held temporarily by customs until necessary authorization is obtained for each item.
The prohibited items are as follows: paints, polishes, and cleaning solvents; drugs and narcotics; live plants; ivory, all animal skins; pornographic material; explosives & matches; guns, weapons and ammunition (highly regulated, and require various registrations and certificates and have the authorization from the French Defense Ministry (provide make, caliber, serial number and purpose)). | 
