Canada and France enjoy strong economic and social connections. Today, Canadian and French companies depend heavily on low-cost, reliable shipping solutions from Canada to France to maintain these vital trade routes.
Due to historical ties and a shared language, France is a natural export market for Quebec. Located within the European Union and operating as a leading global economic player, France offers Quebec and Canadian businesses a highly favourable environment for international expansion.
B2C shipments under €150 are subject to €3 duty charge for each category or sub-category (as defined by the tariff schedule). In addition, each parcel is subject to a fixed €2 fee. This makes consolidation even more attractive as the effective duty rates can be much lower and even 0% for CETA qualifying goods. Get information on shipping direct.
With a population over 65 million, France is an incredibly appealing market for exporters. Many international deliveries from Montreal to France are destined for the Paris region, supported by a regional population of over 10 million.
Jet Worldwide offers international economy parcel delivery to Paris and all major metropolitan areas in France. The standard transit time is three to five days, featuring low-cost shipping direct from Canada. We also provide local French warehousing and distribution services via our European Union warehouse hub.
Our low-cost delivery to France is one of our fastest-growing export products. We developed this service in response to Montreal shippers who required budget-friendly international options to remain competitive globally.
Shippers sending international parcels to France often include commercial samples. Most shipments sent to France valued under 150 Euros clear customs without duty, though they are assessed a Value Added Tax.
Commercial samples sent to France may qualify for duty-free entry if they meet the following criteria:
Some samples with commercial value may enter France free of duties, but special arrangements must be made with a local broker. To qualify for duty-free status, these samples must be re-exported within one year, during which a deposit is held as security by the government.
With a strong affinity for Canadian products, the French online market is one of the largest in the world. Now more than ever, Canadian companies are actively looking for direct shipping, last-mile delivery, and clearance solutions.
Learn about Value Added Tax for online orders to France and the European Union.
Consider the following when developing high-volume logistics from Quebec and Canada to France:
Jet Worldwide is actively developing international shipping solutions for Shopify, the leading e-commerce platform in Canada. Building on our decades of cross-border parcel shipping experience, our team is crafting Shopify-integrated workflows for shipping to France. This allows businesses to easily self-fulfill their global orders.
Goods originating in France can be imported into Canada duty-free under the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement rules. These rules have been greatly simplified to grant businesses of all sizes excellent access to preferential duty-free importing.
About Jet Worldwide: 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 directly in France with low-cost parcel logistics solutions. Contact our team today to optimize your international supply chain.
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