Shipping to France

France is a western European republic extending from the Mediterranean to the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Learn all the key information, trends and insights you’ll need to know when shipping to France.

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Shipping to France by numbers

66.02m

Population circa

85.8%

The population are internet users

61%

Population between ages 15 and 64

79%

Consumers regularly shop online

Most Purchased

Fashion
Footwear
Consumer Electronics

Delivery Proposition

100% country coverage
Max weight per parcel: 30kg
Max dimensions L+H+W 150cm, max one side 100cm

Did you know?

79% of eCommerce users say their leading delivery method is home delivery, with collection from a pick-up point being second.

France eCommerce Stats

Real GDP is forecast to increase by 2.3% p.a. from 2020 to 2025.

Revenue in the apparel market predicts to amount to $41.59 billion (USD) in 2026.

Revenue in the footwear market is projected to amount to $7.37 billion (USD) in 2026.

79%

of consumers in France are most interested in clothing

63%

of women in France say that they look out for special offers when shopping online

50%

of online shoppers do research before a major purchase

89%

of consumers are social network users

42%

of French eCommerce websites sell to the United Kingdom

62%

of consumers did not send anything back after an online order

Customs clearance guidelines

When formal entry is required, we must provide them with the following:

Commercial invoice
EMPP (Evidence Money Price Paid) This can be in the form of a debit/credit card statement as evidence of price paid.
Customer email address. Customs will contact the consignee before clearing and forwarding on for final mile delivery.

Any duty applicable will be payable by the consignee if sent in a DDU environment.

Formal clearance costs will be the responsibility of the shipper: These will be passed back to the client.

Important that good full descriptions and HS Codes are provided for customs clearance.

Notes

Parcels held of which charges are refused by the retailer can be destroyed. If requested, a description fee is applicable.

The time parcels will be held is 30 calendar days. If the requested information is not provided by this time, Customs can automatically destroy the parcel and a destruction fee is applicable which will be passed back to the retailer.

Data Importance for customs clearance

In the event that poor/vague descriptions or incomplete data is sent, the items run the risk of being held by Customs for inspection.

In this event, a copy of the Commercial invoice will be required with full product details. This will then be sent to customs, if approved the parcel will be cleared and forwarded for final mile delivery with no additional costs.

Good description examples

Men’s super hoodie navy M
Vinyl wall sticker decoration
Bags and accessories, bags of textile

Bad description examples

Item or goods
Women’s clothing

It is important that good full descriptions and HS Codes are provided for customs clearance.

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