Porhibited And Restricted Items

UPS International (Réunion)

Additional Import Documentation
All commercial textile shipments with a value greater than 22.00 Euro (or equivalent in local currency) require a Certificate of Origin depending on the Harmonized Tariff Code (HTC).

Textile samples less than 22.00 Euro do not require a Certificate of Origin .

Goods under IATA Special Provisions A67 require a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).

It is not required for all, however shipments can be held by local authority in United Arab Emirates after screening due to lack of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or NON DG (Dangerous Goods) declaration letter from the shipper resulting to misconnections and impacting end-to-end service.

It would be advisable for all shipments originating, transiting and terminating for UAE to have MSDS or NON DG declaration from shipper enclosed in the shipment and copies to be uploaded in IDIS.

Additional Export Documentation
No Information found on this topic for the selected country or territory.
Additional Clearance Information
Reunion is under French rule, but uses a different method of taxation.

In addition to duty and an 8.5 percent V.A.T., the following additional taxes apply to certain commodities (according to the Customs tariff):

  • "Octroi de Mer" is taxed on the total value of the goods plus freight charges and varies on the nature of the goods, between 5.5% and 17% in general (for alcohol, up to 50%). In addition, "Droit additional Octroi de Mer" is charged based on 2.5% and is fixed. Provide an EUR1 document for a preferential treatment of goods in case applicable, to avoid payment of tax charges (Droit de Douane) No temporary goods are accepted. Please ensure that all dutiable goods are declared as such on the manifest in order to avoid fines issued by Customs in Reunion, which are then charged by the UPS agent to the origin country or territory of the shipment.
  • Shipments with a value of 22.00 EUR or greater incur an additional tax, called "Droit de Douane." No temporary goods are accepted. Please ensure that all dutiable goods are declared as such on the manifest in order to avoid fines issued by Customs in Reunion, which are then charged by the UPS agent to the origin country or territory of the shipment.
    • Please note that not only the value(s) of the commodity/commodities have to be considered when calculating duty and tax, but also the freight charge and other fees.
    Credit card payments are accepted upon delivery for freight and import charges by this destination. Contact UPS or the UPS service partner in the destination country or territory to determine which credit cards are accepted.

    Restrictions may apply for freight collect shipments from the origin country or territory. Contact UPS or the UPS service partner in the origin country or territory prior to shipping.

    UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.

    Areas Served
    Service is provided to and from certain cities.
    UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.

    Saturday, Sunday, and official holidays.
    Spring +0400/ Fall +0300
    French
    European Monetary Unit (Euro)(EUR)
    Billing Options
    • Shipping charges can be billed to the shipper, receiver or a third party.
    • When billing the receiver, either the shipper or receiver's account number is required.
    • When billing to a third party, the third party's name, country or territory and account number are required.
    • Duties and taxes can be billed to the shipper, receiver or a third party.
    • When billing a third party, the third party's name, country or territory and account number are required.
    • If the duties and taxes are billed to an account outside of the destination country or territory, a "Duty and Tax Forwarding" surcharge will be applied.
    • Please note the following third party billing exceptions:
      • Shipments to and from the same country or territory (domestic shipments) cannot be billed to third party payors in other countries or territories. For example, shipments from Mexico to Mexico or Canada to Canada cannot be billed to a third party payor in the U.S. This rule does not apply to UPS domestic services in European Union countries or territories. For example, shipments from Germany to Germany can be billed to a third party payor in the U.S. (as long as the payor is a business and has a VAT or Tax/EIN ID on file with UPS).
    • When paying by credit card, check, or cash, only the shipper can be billed the shipping charges
    Commodity Specific Stipulations

    There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to Reunion. If you plan to ship one of the commodities listed below, be sure to adhere to the following stipulations in order to avoid delays and holds at customs.

    Data shipments require an invoice with the value included for the data only.
    All commercial textile shipments with a value greater than 22.00 Euro (or equivalent in local currency) require a Certificate of Origin depending on the Harmonized Tariff Code (HTC).

    Textile samples less than 22.00 Euro do not require a Certificate of Origin .

    Data shipments require an invoice with the character of the USB stick (storing intercompany data) and the value of the USB Stick.
    Gift Exemptions
    45.00 European Monetary Unit (Euro) EUR
    individual-to-individual
    per shipment

    In addition to a detailed description of each item, write additional comments of "gift shipment" on the invoice and in the Special Instructions box of the UPS Waybill to insure a proper assessment of duties and taxes.

    Invoice Requirements
    Non-document shipments to Reunion must include 1 original and 2 copies of an invoice.

    Shipments of documents do not require an invoice.

    The consignee's telephone number, mobile number and email address if available, should appear on the invoice.


    Items Classified as Documents

    The destination country or territory considers the following items document shipments. If criteria are listed, the shipment must meet the criteria to be considered a document shipment.

    Document weight limit up to 2 kgs.
    Document weight limit up to 4.5 kgs.
    Document weight limit up to 4.5 kgs.
    Document weight limit up to 2 kgs.
    Tickets for events like stage performances, football matches or concerts can be sent as documents.

    Event tickets coming from a printing company and sent to the organizer of the event or ticket sales offices can not be sent as documents.

    Document weight limit up to 4.5 kgs.
    Document weight limit up to 2 kgs.
    Document weight limit up to 2 kgs.
    Document weight limit up to 2 kgs.
    According to French Border Police regulations, passports can only be accepted if they are sent from a company to a company. Shipments not accepted if from private individual to private individual.
    Document weight limit up to 4.5 kgs.

    UPS can recommend which forms you need based on a few simple criteria. Forms can be completed online or printed. See which forms you need.
    Prohibited or Restricted Commodities

    In addition to the prohibited commodities listed here, it is prohibited to ship the following commodities to Reunion.

    Medicines are prohibited.
    Medicines are prohibited.
    • Blue Ice
    • Dry Ice
    • Wet Ice
    Personal effects cannot be shipped between these countries or territories.
    Saturday Delivery Available

    Saturday Delivery Available: No

    Service Options

    Always check Calculate Time and Cost for details of service availability and guarantee information within a country or territory. All Service Levels may not be available to or from every address within a country or territory.

    • UPS Worldwide Expedited
    • UPS Worldwide Express Saver
    • UPS WorldWide Express Freight
    Special Clearance Requirements
    New requirements have been implemented for small package shipments and are based on the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, which is entitled "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade". ISPM 15 was adopted internationally in 2002, and is gradually being introduced by countries or territories worldwide. Wood or wood products covered by ISPM 15 include items such as packing cases, boxes, crates, drums or similar packing, pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars and skids, but exclude such processed woods as orientated strand board, particle board, plywood or veneer, created using glue, heat and pressure or a combinations thereof, and, raw wood which is 6mm or less thick. It is recommended that if a question arises on this issue, please check with the authority that issues the Phytosanitary certificates in your country or territory.
    Value Limits

    Private Shipments

  • 22.00 European Currency Unit (XEU)
      • In most cases, when the value of the shipment is equal to or less than the Deminimis Value, the shipment may enter the country or territory duty and tax free.

    Commercial Shipments

  • 22.00 European Currency Unit (XEU)
      • In most cases, when the value of the shipment is equal to or less than the Deminimis Value, the shipment may enter the country or territory duty and tax free.

    Weight and Size Limits
    70 kg (150 lbs.) per package
    274.00 cm (107.9 in.)  per package
    400.00 cm (157.5 in.)  per package
    Length and girth combined


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