Country-specific requirements – F
Countries starting with F
FALKLAND ISLANDS and FALKLAND ISLANDS DEPENDENCIES The Falkland Islands Dependencies consist of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
| LETTER POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | (1) Dutiable goods admitted in the letter post. (2) Printed papers. (3) Small Packet. (4) Registration. (5) Blind literature. |
| Customs Declarations | Value up to $700 - CN 22;
Value over $700 - Parcel Despatch Note in addition to upper part of CN 22. |
| PARCEL POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | F.O.C. |
| Customs Declarations | Parcel Despatch Note. |
| Prohibitions1 | Coin, counterfeit, imitation or foreign; fake articles in contravention of United Kingdom patents or trademarks ordinance; obscene video cassettes, films and magazines; fictitious stamps. |
| Restrictions1 | Arms and ammunition, flick knives, explosives and fireworks; coin operated gambling machines; controlled drugs; extracts, essence or other concentrations of tobacco; goods made from protected species including fur skins, ivory and reptile leather; meat and meat products, including eggs; plants, fruit, vegetables, seeds and other plant products. |
| Delivery | In Stanley, parcels are not delivered to the place of address; addressees are notified of the arrival of parcels and are advised to collect them from the post office. In other areas of the Falkland Islands delivery is effected to the place of address. |
| 1 Senders should determine import restrictions/prohibitions of destination country before posting. | |
FAROE ISLANDS
| LETTER POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | (1) Dutiable goods admitted in the letter post. (2) Printed Papers. (3) Small Packet. (4) Registration. (5) Blind literature. |
| Customs Declarations | Value up to $700 - CN 22;
Value over $700 - Parcel Despatch Note in addition to upper part of CN 22. |
| Restrictions1 | Restrictions apply to the importation of almanacs, Danish stock and share certificates, and medicines. |
| PARCEL POST (Air Parcel Only) | |
| Supplementary Services Available | None. |
| Customs Declarations | Parcel Despatch Note. |
| Prohibitions1 | Letters, except those exchanged between the sender and the addressee of the parcel or persons residing with them; bees.
All firearms, including gun barrels and breeches, cross bows, cutting weapons with blades of more than 12 cm, switch-blade knives, push daggers, thrusting and stabbing weapons, including knuckledusters, truncheons and clubs, and other similar articles. |
| Restrictions1 | Restrictions apply to the importation of agricultural produce; boots and shoes; medicines; spirits. Butane gas lighters and refills. |
| Invoices | An invoice or, in the case of non-commercial parcels, a statement prepared by the sender giving particulars of the nature, quantity and value of the contents must be forwarded with each parcel, attached to the relative despatch note. |
| 1 Senders should determine import restrictions/prohibitions of destination country before posting. | |
FERNANDO PO - See EQUATORIAL GUINEA (Republic of)
FIJI
| LETTER POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | (1) Dutiable goods admitted in the letter post. (2) Printed papers. (3) Small Packet. (4) Registration. (5) Blind literature. |
| Customs Declarations | Value up to $700 - CN 22;
Value over $700 - Parcel Despatch Note in addition to upper part of CN 22. |
| Prohibitions1 | See under PARCEL POST. |
| Restrictions1 | See under PARCEL POST. |
| PARCEL POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | Insurance, surface only, limit $310 extending only to:
Ba, Korovou, Labasa, Lautoka, Levuka, Makogai, Nausori, Na Vovwalu, Navua, Nadi, Nadi Airport, Nadroga, Rakiraki, Rotuma, Suva, Savusavu East, Tavua, Vatukoula, Waiyevo. |
| Customs Declarations | Parcel Despatch Note. |
| Prohibitions1 | Explosive and inflammable liquids and solids. Other dangerous substances, such as compressed gas, corrosive liquids, toxic or radioactive materials, as well as any other substances that could endanger human life or cause damage. |
| Restrictions1 | Any acceptable liquids such as food oil, hair lotions etc. must be packed in strong boxes containing wool, straw or other absorbent packing round the bottles, the packing should be in sufficient quantity to absorb the whole of the contents in the event of breakage of the container. Sharp objects may be transmitted through the posts provided the edges and points are carefully covered. |
| Customs Duty | Articles other than tobacco and spirits, for the personal use of the addressee, are admitted free of duty when the amount of the duty would not exceed $1.50 Fijian. |
| Invoices | Parcels containing articles for trade must be accompanied by a certified invoice (original or copy) written in French or English. This invoice must be attached to the customs declaration and must not be enclosed in the parcel. |
| 1 Senders should determine import restrictions/prohibitions of destination country before posting. | |
FINLAND (Republic of)
| LETTER POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | (1) Dutiable goods admitted in the letter post. (2) Insured packages, air only, limit $3,800. (3) Printed papers. (4) Small Packet. (5) Registration. (6) Blind literature. |
| Customs Declarations | Value up to $700 - CN 22;
Value over $700 - Parcel Despatch Note in addition to upper part of CN 22. |
| Prohibitions1 | Samples of alcoholic beverages unless addressed to OY ALKO AB.
Non-acceptance of enquiries on ordinary mail items. |
| Restrictions1 | Restrictions apply to the importation of almanacs and calendars in the Finnish or Sweden languages; medicines; seeds; unmanufactured tobacco. |
| PARCEL POST (Air Parcel Only) | |
| Supplementary Services Available | Insurance, air only, limit $3,800. |
| Customs Declarations | Parcel Despatch Note. |
| Prohibitions1 | Letters, except those exchanged between the sender and the addressee of the parcel or persons residing with them. Alcohol unless addressed to the alcohol monopoly board (OY ALKO AB). Items containing products with only a low alcoholic content (methylated alcohol) such as perfumes, lotion, etc are permitted. |
| Restrictions1 | Restrictions apply to the importation of Almanacs and calendars in the Finnish or Swedish languages; medicines; seeds; unmanufactured tobacco; wines; spirits. Import licences are required for some goods. |
| Certificates of Origin or Import Licences | Certificates of origin or import permits are required for certain types of goods. Where a certificate of origin or an invoice bearing the origin declaration is provided this should be stated on the customs declaration and all documents should be handed to the post office with parcel. |
| Gift Parcels | Customs and other charges are payable on gift parcels. If the total value of parcel exceeds 500 finnish marks the minimum charge payable is 20 Finnish marks. |
| 1 Senders should determine import restrictions/prohibitions of destination country before posting. | |
FRANCE
(including CORSICA)
| LETTER POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | (1) Dutiable goods admitted in the letter post. (2) Insured packages, air only, limit $3,800. (3) Printed papers. (4) Small Packet. (5) Registration. (6) Blind literature. |
| Customs Declarations and Languages | Value up to $700 - CN 22;
Value over $700 - Parcel Despatch Note in addition to upper part of CN 22. French as well as English. |
| Prohibitions1 | See under PARCEL POST. |
| Restrictions1 | See under PARCEL POST. |
| Customs Duty | Printed papers, especially books, are liable to an internal tax, but newspaper and periodicals are exempt. |
| Address | If the relative postcode is known, it should appear in the address of all postal items at the left-hand side of the name of the place of destination. This should help to ensure a quicker delivery in France. |
| PARCEL POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | Insurance, air and surface, limit $3,800. |
| Customs Declarations and Languages | Parcel Despatch Note.
Declarations should show the Post Office serial number of the parcel and should, as far as possible, be prepared in French as well as English |
| Prohibitions1 | Letters (in parcel post items); animals and animal products, charged butane gas lighters and refills (uncharged lighters are admitted but there should be an appropriate indication of the contents on the cover of the postal item); contraceptives; feeding bottles and similar items; funeral urns; saccharin; tobacco essence; banknotes, coins that are current and legal tender in France; precious metals; and in addition, all goods which do not comply with the requirements of the (French) Merchandise Marks Act. |
| Restrictions1 | Restrictions apply to the importation of - alcohol and liqueurs; bees; wax and honey; celluloid and films; cut flowers (except flowers and wreaths addressed to British cemeteries); eggs of game birds during close season; fish and games; fresh fruit; fresh vegetables and potatoes, including seed potatoes; gramophone records; leeches; living plants, roots and bulbs; preserved fish, plums and vegetables; shrubs; tobacco and tobacco products: medicines, serums (including insulin) etc; gold, silver, platinum and plated articles. Information regarding these importation should be ascertained from the addressee. |
| Import Licences | The importation of certain other goods is subject to the production of an import licence, and such goods should not be despatched until the necessary licence has been obtained by the addressee. |
| Gift Parcels | Gift parcels should not exceed 300 francs in value. Customs charges include V.A.T. up to 30 percent are normally raised on all goods but tobacco, alcohol and books are subject to special charges. |
| Invoices | Invoice will be necessary for commercial parcels of a value greater than 150 French francs and recommended for private parcels. It must compulsorily be attached by the sender. |
| Delivery | Parcels are delivered in all areas. Where they are not delivered an advice of arrival is sent to the addressee. |
| Address | See under LETTER POST. |
| 1 Senders should determine import restrictions/prohibitions of destination country before posting. | |
FRENCH GUIANA
| LETTER POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | (1) Dutiable goods admitted in the letter post. (2) Printed papers. (3) Small Packet. (4) Registration. (5) Blind literature. |
| Customs Declarations and Languages | Value up to $700 - CN 22;
Value over $700 - Parcel Despatch Note in addition to upper part of CN 22. French as well as English. |
| Prohibitions1 | Butane gas lighters; plants; playing cards; Gold; jewellery; platinum; precious stones; silver; bank-notes; cheques; currency notes; documents payable to bearer. |
| PARCEL POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | None. |
| Customs Declarations and Languages | Parcel Despatch Note.
Declarations should show the Post Office serial number of the parcel and should, as far as possible, be prepared in French as well as English and in accordance with the classification of the French Customs tariff. Weights and measures should be in the metric system. |
| Prohibitions1 | Letters, except those exchanged between the sender and the addressee of the parcel or persons residing with them; butane gas lighters; candles; playing cards; saccharin; tobacco essence; and in addition, all goods which do not comply with the requirement of the (French) Merchandise Marks Act. |
| Restrictions1 | Restrictions apply to the importation of cut-flower; eggs of game birds during close season; fish and game; fresh fruit; fresh vegetables and potatoes, including seed potatoes; living plants, roots and bulbs; gramophone records; preserved fish, plums and vegetables; shrubs.
Information regarding the importation of cigars and cigarettes, medicines and plated articles has to be obtained from the addresses beforehand. |
| Import Licences | The importation of certain other goods is subject to the production of an import licence, and such goods should not be despatched until the necessary licence has been obtained by the addressee. |
| Sealing | Parcels should be sealed with a distinctive device. |
| Charges | Charges for inland conveyance are collected from the addressees, except at Cayenne and St Laurent. |
| Invoices | Invoices must be attached by the sender to the customs declarations accompanying any commercial parcel of which the value exceeds 250 francs. |
| 1 Senders should determine import restrictions/prohibitions of destination country before posting. | |
FRENCH POLYNESIA
| LETTER POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | (1) Dutiable goods admitted in the letter post. (2) Printed papers. (3) Small Packet. (4) Registration. (5) Blind literature. |
| Customs Declarations and Languages | Value up to $700 - CN 22;
Value over $700 - Parcel Despatch Note in addition to upper part of CN 22. French as well as English. |
| Prohibitions1 | Current coin; articles bearing false trademarks; pirated editions of published works; absinthe; aperitive based on alcohol. |
| PARCEL POST (Air Parcel Only) | |
| Supplementary Services Available | None. |
| Customs Declarations and Languages | Parcel Despatch Note.
French as well as English. |
| Prohibitions | Letters, except those exchanged between the sender and the addressee of the parcel or persons residing with them; articles bearing false trademarks; pirated editions of published works; absinthe; aperitive based on alcohol. |
| 1 Senders should determine import restrictions/prohibitions of destination country before posting. | |
FRENCH TERRITORY OF THE AFARS AND ISSAS (formerly FRENCH SOMALI COAST) - See Djibouti (Republic of)
FRENCH WEST INDIES (GUADELOUPE and MARTINIQUE)
| LETTER POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | (1) Dutiable goods admitted in the letter post. (2) Printed papers. (3) Small Packet. (4) Registration. (5) Blind literature. |
| Customs Declarations and Languages | Value up to $700 – CN 22;
Value over $700 – Parcel Despatch Note in addition to upper part of CN 22. French as well as English. |
| Prohibitions1 | Gold; jewellery; platinum; precious stones; silver; bank-notes; cheques; currency notes; documents payable to bearer.
Butane gas lighters and refills (uncharged lighters are admitted, but there should be an appropriate indication of the contents on the cover of the packet). |
| PARCEL POST | |
| Supplementary Services Available | None. |
| Customs Declarations and Languages | Parcel Despatch Note.
French as well as English. |
| Prohibitions1 | Letters, except those exchanged between the sender and the addressee of the parcel or persons residing with them; butane gas lighters. |
| Restrictions1 | The importation of certain classes of goods including tobacco products is subject to the production of an import licence; and before posting parcels senders are asked to make sure by enquiry of the addressees, that the necessary licence has been obtained or that one is not required. |
| Gift Parcels | Customs charges are payable on gift parcels. An import licence is not required for an unsolicited gift parcel sent by one private individual to another, but the words "ENVOI ISOLE GRATUIT" must be written prominently on the cover of the parcel. |
| Invoices | Invoice will be necessary for commercial parcels of a value greater than 250 French francs. It must compulsorily be attached by the senders to the customs declaration. |
| Sealing | Parcels should be sealed with a distinctive device. |
| Charges | Charges for inland conveyance are collected from the addressees, except at Fort de France, Basse-Terre and Pointe a Pitre. |
| 1 Senders should determine import restrictions/prohibitions of destination country before posting. | |
FRIENDLY ISLANDS - See TONGA
FUJAIRAH- See UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
