Ship Direct to France: E-commerce Solutions

Canada and France enjoy strong economic and social connections. Canadian and French companies depend on low cost shipping from Canada to France.

Due to historical reasons - not the least being a shared language - France is a natural market for export from Quebec. Located in the European Union and a leading global economic player, France offers Quebec businesses a favourable environment for international expansion.

France is amongst Europe’s largest economies and the fifth-largest economy in the world. The French industrial and service sectors are highly competitive. With substantial agricultural resources, a large industrial base, sound infrastructure and a highly educated workforce, it attracts many Quebec companies.

Faster Delivery, With Tracking, Lower cost than via local post

A few quick points to consider when shipping international between Canada and France

1. Canada Post is the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items internationally to France.
2. Market dominant carriers, such as UPS, FedEx have crazy high base pricing. Discounted shipping can be obtained via "comparison quotes reseller sites" but discounted retail can still be expensive and such sites often lack support and logistics expertise and ability to import.
3. Jet's logistics professionals will personally respond to your inquiry within 1 business day sharing our expertise and helping you find the right solution (we freely recommend alternative carriers and methods that may better suite your needs). Ask Jet.
4. E-commerce shippers usually need a much lower cost than can be provided by traditional shipping methods and need direct shipping solutions (visit our e-commerce page).

With a population over 65 million, France is an appealing market for exporters. Many international deliveries from Montreal to France are destined to the Paris region. The large volume of deliveries to Paris are supported by a regional population of over 10 million. The largest volume of deliveries to France are concentrated in the Paris metropolitan areas.

Jet Worldwide provides direct shipping to France from YYZ and YUL Canada for Shopify and other online orders.

Sending Samples to France

Shippers of international parcels to France often send samples. Most shipments sent to France valued under 150 Euros can be cleared with out duty but are assessed VAT.

Commercial Samples sent to France may qualify for duty free entry if:

• they are of valued less than 45 Euros (around 60 CD),
• they are for solicitation of orders for the goods of the kind represented by the sample,
• there are not multiple samples of the same item,
• the goods are supplied directly from abroad,
• they will be used or destroyed during demonstration. The packaging must be properly marked in a way which precludes the items being used as anything other than samples.

Some samples of a commercial value may enter France free of duties but special arrangements must be made with a local broker. In order to qualify for duty free status, the samples must be re-exported within 1 year. During the year, a deposit will be held as security by the government.

Economy Shipping to France from Canada

Jet Worldwide offers shipping to Paris and all major metropolitan areas in France.

Jet Worldwide offer international economy parcel delivery to France. The transit time is 3-5 days and we offer low cost shipping direct from Canada to France. We also provide local French warehousing and distribution services via our EU warehouse hub.

Our low cost delivery to France - part of our low cost delivery options to Europe - is one of our fastest growing export products. Our economy parcel delivery to France was developed in response to shippers in Montreal who need low cost international delivery options to remain competitive to international markets.

Shipping e-commerce orders to France and the EU

With an affinity for Canadian products, France’s online market is one of the world’s largest. Now more than ever, Canadian companies are looking for direct shipping, last-mile delivery, and clearance solutions for their shipping of e-commerce orders to France and the EU.

Value added tax for online orders to France and other European Union countries.

Here are a few things to consider when developing high-volume shipping solutions from Quebec and Canada to France and the EU:

• Customers shipping goods valued under EUR 150 do not have to pay duty; however, the VAT still applies.
• Goods shipped from Canada via France to the rest of the EU can be imported with a French VAT Number.
• Jet Worldwide can assist North American companies in their development of direct shipping solutions to France and the EU.
• Jet Worldwide can help Canadian companies set up fiscal representation in France to facilitate final formalities as needed.
• Jet Worldwide can provide customers with a duties and taxes estimate in advance of shipping, enabling Canadian retailers to determine the import cost of their online orders.

Delivery Options France from Canada

The basic carrier choices for delivery to France include:

• Canada Post: Best for individuals shipping small parcels
• FedEx, UPS, DHL: Best for large/ global businesses
• Jet Canada: E-commerce direct and logistics support

Warehousing and France domestic delivery

In addition to delivery to France, Jet Worldwide offers a complete range of warehousing and domestic distribution options. Quebec e-commerce companies can now sell products in France with low cost parcel logistics solutions provided by Jet Worldwide.

Duty Free import to Canada for French origin goods under CETA

French origin goods can be imported to Canada duty free under the EU Canada Free trade CETA rules. The rules have been simplified to allow businesses of all sizes great access to preferential duty free import.

Shipping Canadian Shopify Orders to France and the EU

Jet Worldwide is developing international shipping solutions for Shopify, Canada's leading e-commerce platform. Building on Jet Worldwide’s decades of Canadian cross-border parcel shipping experience, our team is currently developing Shopify-integrated solutions for shipping to France and the entire European Union, allowing businesses to “self-fulfill” their orders.

See section above regarding payment of VAT for online orders to France. Read our blog on VAT payment for online orders to France.

For updates on the latest international shipping solutions for Canadian online orders, connect with Jet Worldwide’s e-commerce team.

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