Guides
Shop France like you live there
The honest, practical playbooks — pharmacy hauls, perfume rules, and how US customs really works.
2026-07-25
How to shop Vinted France from the USA (2026 guide)
Vinted France is Europe's biggest second-hand closet — Sézane, Polène and Isabel Marant at a fraction of retail. Here's exactly how Americans buy on it, pay for it, and get it home.
Read guide2026-07-24
US customs duties on French goods, explained (2026)
De minimis is gone, HS codes set your rate, and DDP is the difference between one honest price and a surprise bill. Everything you'll actually pay, in plain English.
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Shipping perfume from France to the US: the honest rules
Perfume is French, iconic — and regulated to ship by air. What actually flies, what doesn't, what it costs, and how to do it right without losing your bottle to customs.
Read guide2026-07-24
How Americans buy French pharmacy skincare and ship it home
The French pharmacy is a skincare paradise — and most of it is cheaper bought from France. The full playbook: where to shop, what to stock up on, what it really costs, and what can't fly.
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