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How To Ship to France from USA

We have prepared general step by step instruction on shipping an international package.

Shipping To France Important Points

France is a member of the European Union and the world trade organization. As a result France enjoys normal trading relations with the United States.

Quotas The French government imposes quotas on some commodities.

Basic Documents

Certificates of Origin - Textile products with a CIF over 45 Euros require a Certificate of Origin with some exceptions.

Certificate of Origin Form A - Goods under claiming reduced duty or exemption of duty may require A Certificate of Origin Form A.

Commercial Invoices - All dutiable commodities relating to commercial transactions between companies and companies; companies and individuals, regardless of the value must show commercial invoices with a translated copy.

Dangerous goods certification may apply.

Airway Bill or Bill of Lading

Import permits - Permits may be required from Service des Titres du Commerce Exterieur (SETICE).

Import Duties

Customs Valuation Non-document commercial goods must be declared according to proper description.

Import Duties- Customs duties are, generally, an ad valorem rate (a percentage), which is applied to the transaction value (EUR Euro) or CIF of the imported goods based on the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight charges.

Excise Duties-There are excise taxes.

Import Taxes-In addition to duties , goods imported into France are also subject to a value-added Tax (VAT) which is generally charged at one of two rates:

The standard rate of 19.6% applicable to most manufactured goods
The reduced rate of 5.5%, applicable mostly to agricultural products and foodstuffs, original artworks and certain medicines.

Weight and Size Limits: