France and Canada have strong economic and social connections with billions of dollars per year. In addition, French and Canadian companies use Canada and France as base operations for regional access to the European Union and North America, respectively. We help Canadian companies find the best shipping options to France.
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Lowering your delivery cost to France
The shipping cost of a package to France depends on the destination address, dimensions, weight, service level, and other required service options. The faster your package needs delivered, the higher the cost will be.
What is the cheapest way to ship to France?
Canada post surface packet and parcel options are often the lowest cost way to ship from Canada to France. This is the option to choose when the shipment is not urgent and tracking is not needed.
Can I ship to France via Chronopost?
Contact our team to develop a direct shipping to France using Chronopost for delivery.
What does it cost way to ship a package to France?
Canada Post surface shipments under 2 kilograms to France can cost less than $40. This is often the best shipping options for individuals shipping to France
The cost to ship with FedEx or UPS for 10 pounds/ 4.5 kilograms can cost between $120 and $200.
The actual shipping cost will vary depending upon your level of discount, address in France and fuel surcharge.
- Canada Post is usually the best option for individuals shipping personal items to a home in France
- The next place it start is to work with the major carriers including FedEx and UPS
- Finally, you can submit a spot rate request: Get the lowest shipping quote from Jet.
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This shipping guide to France
- Carrier delivery options for shipping France from Canada
- EORI number for goods imported to France from Canada
- Shipping terms to Consider and payment of VAT for online orders
- IOSS and VAT payment for online orders to France and EU
- Customs clearance importing to France from Canada
- Sending personal effects France from Canada
- Selling e-commerce orders to France and the EU
- Shipping Canadian Shopify Orders to France and the EU
- Canada European Free Trade - CETA
- CDG/ EU warehousing and distribution
- Shipping from France TO Canada
- CETA Duty Free Clearance for French origin shipments TO Canada
- Canadian customs assessment and revenue management (CARM)
- Shipping from France to the USA and Canada
- Get a shipping quote: France from Canada
Disclaimer: The information in this blog is for general information only.
BEST CANADIAN SHIPPING OPTIONS TO FRANCE
The cost to courier an envelope from Canada to France depends on the carrier you select, as well as the service level. Generally, the transit times for air shipments via commercial carriers are within 2-4 business days. Jet Worldwide helps businesses get competitive shipping rates through our global partnerships.
Broadly speaking, the main shipping options to France from Canada include:
- Canada Post: Best for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items
- Ocean Freight: Best for large commercial orders and commodities
- Air Freight: Good option for palletized freight needing faster transit time. Also good for shipping e-commerce shipments direct. Contact our team for details.
- Commercial integrated carriers: FedEx, UPS and DHL are well known carriers who offer express and economy air options.You can ship direct with these carriers or via one of their partners.
Low Cost delivery to France via Canada Post
Canada Post is the best shipping options to France for individuals shipping personal items to France. Shipments sent via Canada Post to France are imported and delivered by La Poste and their subsidiaries.
The best way to truly scale online sales to France is to ship consolidations via direct airfreight. Build best in class direct shipping for online orders to France. Contact our team for details.
Canada Post Delivery Options to France include:
- International Small Packet to France/ Surface, Air and "tracked packet"
- Parcel -Surface to France: uncertain delivery time
- Canada Post Xpresspost to France: Delivery in 4 business days
The prices below are estimates only and meant as a general guide. Canada Post's website is a great place to start when sending to France from Canada.
Sample Costs via Canada Post to France
2 pounds/ 1 kg via Canada Post to France
- Surface $25 (delivery in a couple of months)
- Air: $48 (delivery in 2-3 weeks)
- Air With tracking: $75 (delivery in 2-3 weeks)
4 pounds/ 2 kg via Canada Post to France
- Surface $35 (delivery in a couple of months)
- Air: $74 (delivery in 2-3 weeks)
- Air With tracking: $94 (delivery in 2-3 weeks)
10 pounds/ 4.5 kg via Canada Post to France
Surface $110 (delivery in a couple of months)
Air With tracking: $175 (delivery in 2-3 weeks)
Getting Lower Costs via Canada Post to France
Canada Post provides volume based discounts. If you have regular volume, check with our team for lowest cost delivery via Chronopost or DPD to France. Consolidate your orders via airfreight from YUL, YYZ or YVR direct to France with guaranteed no charges to your customer in France.Contact Jet's team.
Shipping e-commerce direct France via Chronopost
Canadian retailers can now access Chronopost for delivery to France. Consolidate your online orders, ship direct airfreight from YUL or YYZ to CDG. Direct import your orders with guaranteed no import charges to your customer for delivery within 24 - 48 hours of arrival! Shipping consolidated orders to France is the best shipping options to France for high volume e-commerce sellers.
Via IOSS and duty Free CETA shipping, Canadian sellers can access France and the entire EU. Canadian businesses can benefit from with the lowest unit costs. Tracking and no import charges to their buyer.Contact Jet's Logistics team.
Shipping To France via FedEx and UPS Canada
FedEx Canada and UPS Canada are among the largest carriers and, along with DHL, offer shipping options from Canada to France.
Get a comparison quote to France.
You can have your packages picked up and delivered between 2-5 business days through the express carriers available on Jetship's platform. Commercial carriers are the best shipping options to France when express shipping is needed.
FedEx and UPS offers two main shipping options to France
- International Air Priority to France: 2-3 day delivery
- International Air Economy shipping from Canada
Delivery to France from Canada and USA via Jet Worldwide
Finding the best shipping options to France
Jet Worldwide: A trusted brand offering international shipping for over 40 years! Save shipping costs and improve your logistics processes.
- Jet Worldwide helps businesses find the best shipping options to France.
- Direct Parcel shipping and clearance for e-commerce to France and the EU from North America.
- Assistance with IOCC registration and exclusive offer for Jet Worldwide shippers.
Delivery to France via Purolator Canada
Purolator is a leading domestic carrier in Canada. Purolator provides international shipping for delivery to France via partners - including UPS.
EORI Number for Imports to France from Canada
It is important to verify the EORI number of the consignee in France.
An Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI number) is an E.U. identification number for businesses. Such economic operators import or export of goods into or out of France to and from Canada. An EORI number is part of the data set required for customs entries in all EU countries.
The EORI number exists out of two parts:
- The country code of the issuing Member State; followed by
- A code or number that is unique in the Member State
HS Codes and the The EU classification system to France
The EU classification system consists of three integrated components.
- The first component is the Harmonized System: chapters (2 digits), headings (4 digits), and subheadings (6 digits).Read about HS Codes.
- The second component is the Combined Nomenclature: EU specific codes via an eight-digit coding system.
- The third component is the Integrated Tariff (Tarif Intégré de la Communauté or TARIC) which provides information on specific tariff measures such as the temporary suspension of duties and antidumping duties.
Postponed VAT Accounting for Imports to France Explained
French Customs Authorities have introduced a change to the import value added tax (VAT) process, for import shipments, known as: Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA)
- The change is applicable to all businesses acting as an Importer of Record in France
- VAT amount will now be assessed and billed to the importer.
- This is not applicable to Individuals importing personal goods or for document shipment
Prior to starting a shipping label, Importer must:
- Have a French VAT number
- Non-EU businesses also must appoint a Fiscal Representative to manage the PVA scheme on their behalf
Using the CIF Value, you can estimate how duty and VAT the recipient would have to pay to receive their goods.
The following must be provided when creating a shipment label and customs invoice for the Importer of Record:
- French VAT number
- EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification)
- Business information (Name, Address, Contact Details)
https://www.douane.gouv.fr/fiche/postponed-accounting-import-vat
Shipping Terms to Consider When Shipping to France
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is delivery duty unpaid. Common carriers use the term EXW which essentially assigns all import related costs (duty, taxes, and other fees) to the receiver/ importer. Shippers from Canada who want to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. A Delivery Duty Paid (DTP) option is offered by most commercial carriers. Read more about why shipping terms are important.
The disadvantage of paying import fees on behalf of the importer is not being able to claim back value added tax. Importing business in France can often claim back their VAT payments. Most online orders and other shipments valued under €150 can be imported duty free but are subject to value added tax (see section below).
Quebec-France E-Commerce Direct
VAT Rules for Imports to the European Union
If shipping directly - and only to France - it is not necessary to register with IOSSS. Shipments can be cleared with VAT prepaid at the time of import. Contact Jet's team for details on setting up a direct e-commerce shipping to Europe and the European Union.
All goods imported to the EU are subject to VAT. E-commerce shipments valued under EUR 150 can be imported via One-Stop Shop (IOSS) processes. The IOSS process allows sellers and online marketplaces to charge VAT at the point of sale and remit it directly to the authorities.
For details on IOSS and the other EU’s VAT rules, visit:Publications Office of the European Union.
See section above regarding Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) processes.
EU warehousing distributions: European Logistics Support
Jet Worldwide offers warehousing and delivery solutions to France using our Paris facilities. We help companies send bulk shipments to our distribution facility for distribution on demand.Contact our team for EU warehousing and distribution solutions.
Customs clearance considerations for importing to France from Canada
Common import fees for goods to a location in France sent from Canada include:
- Duty (based on theCIF Valueand commodity code)
- Value Added Tax of 20% (based CIF Value plus duty)
- Carrier disbursement / Admin fee: Usually around 2.5%(with a minimum fee) of the amount paid in duty and taxes.
Duty-free clearance for Canadian Parcels to France under CETA
Regarding duty-free eligibility under CETA, country origin rules determine if the product is eligible for preferential duty-free treatment under CETA.
SEE OUR BLOG ON CANADA'S MAJOR FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS.
For Canadian shippers of Canada origin goods to France, CETA rules don’t require a formal certificate in order to obtain tariff benefits. A declaration on the invoice or any other commercial document accompanying the shipment is enough. This is particularly good news when shipping orders via individual parcels from Canada to France.
Shipping from France To Canada
The options for shipping to Canada from France include La Poste (Coliposte and Chronopost), FedEx, UPS, and DHL. Shipments imported from France may benefit from CETA preferential duty-free entry (see below). Goods value over CA$20 are subject to duty and tax. Understanding how Canadian import fees are calculated.
Proof of Origin for Shipments Valued at CAD$3,300 and Less
Canadian Customs (CBSA) waives formal proof of origin for shipments under CAD$3300. This rule applies for all of Canada’s current Free Trade Agreements (including CETA).
The statement must include either the country of origin for the imported goods, reference that the request is being made under CETA provisions. Here is a sample statement:
“I hereby certify that the goods covered by this shipment qualifies as an originating good for the purposes of preferential treatment under Canada European Free Trade Agreement CETA”
Important Note: Claims for preferential tariff treatment over the CAD$3300 low-value threshold must be supported CETA requirements. Refer to the Canadian Customs CBSA‘Origin of Goods'webpage to confirm the requirements for your shipment.
CETA Country of Origin Declaration
As mentioned above, there is no Certificate of Origin / COO required for goods shipped to France from Canada under CETA. An origin declaration can be shown on the commercial invoice. If shown on a separate document, the invoice number and other shipping information should be referenced.
When an invoice lists separate items, the declaration of origin must clearly identify the goods in which preferential duty treatment is requested. Canada customs/ CBSA recommends that the origin declaration states “Canada/EU” as per footnote 3 of the declaration. It is best to check with the French customs importing country to understand their preferences are met.
CBSA Online Portal for Canadian Importers
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) online portal streamlines the process of importing commercial goods to Canada.
Shipping Personal effects France from Canada
Personal effects to France are eligible for clearance free of duty and taxes. The requirements of personal effects include:
- French customs require a full detailed invoice with itemized values
- Paperwork must clearly mention 'Used Personal Effects'
- Customs inspection made upon arrival and consignee will be contacted
- Items must be used and for personal use only
Shipping of excess baggage to France: Generally, it is simpler and easier to ship your personal effects as excess baggage when you travel. Carrier excess baggage fees for a couple of bags is most often less expensive than shipping separately. The process of clearing upon arrival is generally much easier than having to enter the goods otherwise.
Jet Worldwide does not accept personal effects. We provide this information as a courtesy and response to the may inquiries we get on this subject.
Shipping a household/ container level: For shipping a full household, the best shipping options to France is via a moving specialist.
Shipping e-commerce orders to France and the EU from Canada
France’s online market is one of the world’s largest with an affinity for both Canadian and American goods. Canadian and American companies can benefit from Jet Worldwide direct shipping and last-mile delivery solutions.
See section above regarding IOSS and payment of VAT for e-commerce imports to France.
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.
- Set up fiscal representation in France to facilitate final formalities as needed.
- Get duties and taxes estimate in advance of shipping
Shipping Canadian retail Orders to France and the EU
Jet Worldwide has best in class shipping solutions for Canada's leading e-commerce platforms and sellers.
Shipping from France to the USA
Companies and online sellers can benefit from shipping their orders direct to the USA - and via Canada. Canada and USA form an integrated North American logistics networks based on proximity, free trade, social and economic connections. Read more about section 321 processes and contact our team for assistance in direct shipping and logistics support to the USA.
Getting a shipping quote between France and Canada
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking for pricing between Canada, France, EU -North America for parcels, pallets, online orders.
Jet Worldwide provides innovative shipping solutions and logistics support between France, the European Union, Canada and the USA.
- Economy parcel shipping via partner carriers (most of who are mentioned above)
- Direct shipping of e-commerce parcels direct from Montreal and New York
- Warehousing, distribution and logistics support in France for Euro-domestic and North American distribution
- Shipping solutions to the USA via Canada
