Foreign Exchange Exchange controls for Reunion are the same as for France. Foreign exchange for import payments is obtained through authorised banks in Reunion. The Directorate of the Treasury of the Ministry of Economy and Finance is the co- ordinating agency for financial relations with foreign countries. Payments for imports from foreign countries may be made by credit to a foreign account in francs or by debiting a foreign currency account. Trade General Licensing requirements are generally the same as those for France, except for a few agricultural products.
Most imports are subject to licensing.
Prohibited goods - live fish falling under customs tariff heading HS 03.01. Duties are ad valorem and are assessed on C.I.F. value. Samples without commercial value are admitted duty-free. There are no foreign trade zones. Most goods are exempt from quantitative import control.