In Quebec and across Canada, Shopify is the leading platform serving the growing group of online Quebec merchants. Independent and e-commerce Quebec-based merchants are gaining popularity for their unique products. Web directories, such as Panier Bleu and Not Amazon are gaining attention as shoppers seek innovative local options.
In addition to helping Quebec Shopify merchants ship throughout Quebec, Jet Worldwide can help Quebec companies ship to France! Quebec and French companies can depend on our French Canadian logistics, warehousing, Canada-EU distribution and partnerships with leading carriers.
In this blog, we review:
- Shipping Canadian Shopify Orders to France and the EU
- Carrier delivery options for shipping online orders to France from Canada
- Shipping terms to consider
- VAT payment for online orders shipped to France and EU Countries
- Customs clearance considerations for importing to France from Canada
- CETA duty-free clearance to France for Canada goods
Jet Worldwide provides direct shipping from Canada for online orders to France and the EU.
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Shipping Canadian Shopify Orders to France and the EU
Jet Worldwide is building 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.
For updates on the latest international shipping solutions for Canadian online orders, connect with Jet Worldwide’s e-commerce team.
COMMON CANADIAN CARRIER OPTIONS
Low-cost delivery to France via Canada Post
Canada Post offers popular delivery options to France for individuals shipping small parcels. Shipments sent via Canada Post to France are imported and delivered by La Poste and their subsidiaries.
Shipping to France via FedEx Canada and UPS Canada
FedEx Canada and UPS Canada are among the largest carriers and, along with DHL, offer shipping options from Canada to France. However, the costs of using these commercial carriers is often too expensive for online orders from Quebec.
FedEx and UPS offers two main shipping options to France
- International Air Priority to France: 2-3 day delivery
- International Air Economy shipping to France: 3 day delivery
Jet Worldwide shipping options to France from Canada
Jet Worldwide offers low-cost parcel shipping to France and the European Union direct from Canada. Jet Worldwide's team provides logistics support for EU distribution and assistance with IOSS registration.
- A trusted brand for over 35 years.
- Innovative shipping options between Canada and France for ecommerce
- Transparency and world class logistics support (we are not shy about recommending alternative solutions as necessary).
Delivery to France via Purolator Canada
Purolator is a leading domestic carrier in Canada and a good option for Quebec shipping. However, for international shipping from Quebec to France, Purolator uses partners - like UPS.
Shipping terms to consider when shipping to France
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) but it is best for Quebec merchants to collect French duty and taxes at checkout. Common carriers use the term Ex Works (EXW) which essentially assigns all import-related costs (duty, taxes and other fees) to the receiver/importer. Shippers from Quebec to Europe should work with carriers to ensure there are no import fees charged to their customers.
Incoterms and shipping terms for packages and online orders.
Customs clearance considerations for importing to France from Canada
All goods shipped to France to Canada are subject to customs clearance and need an invoice for customs. For most goods valued under €150 (around CA $220) can be imported duty-free but are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20%.
French customs considers the CIF value as the amount subject to duty. The CIF value includes the cost of the item plus shipping and insurance cost.
The import fees for packages shipped to France can include:
- Duty (based on the CIF value and commodity code)
- Value Added Tax of 20% (based on the CIF value plus duty)
- Carrier disbursement / Admin fee: Usually around 2.5% of the amount paid (with a minimum fee) in duty and taxes on behalf of the receiver prior to delivery.
Jet Worldwide works with Canadian shippers to ensure the import fees are understood or - ideally - prepaid. Things to consider when shipping online orders 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.
Duty Free- but with VAT - Low Value Consignment for online orders to France.
While orders online orders shipped to France (and all Europe Union countries) valued under €150 (around CA$220) can be imported duty free, VAT will be assessed. This includes items sold on eBay, Shopify, bigcommerce, and other e-commerce platforms. As mentioned above, Jet Worldwide helps our customers register for VAT prepayment via exclusive arrangements.
VAT for online orders shipped to Europe.
Duty-free clearance for Canadian parcels shipped to France under the CETA
Regarding duty-free eligibility under the CETA: country origin rules are associated with factors used to determine if the product is eligible for preferential duty-free treatment under the CETA. For Canadian merchants selling Canada origin goods, CETA duty-free status can be applied. However, it should be noted that goods "shipped from Canada" does not expressly mean that Canada is the country of origin of the goods. Check out our blog Shipping from Canada, for more information about countries of origin.
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.
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