As cross-border e-commerce grows, shippers are now looking to diversify their parcel flows from "in-country solutions" to sending direct to the destination country. Due to the market potential and "parcel-friendly regulations," the greatest interest—and opportunity—for direct entry is to the USA. Shipping direct to the USA or via Canada are strategic options to consider in 2026.
Americans love French products. French e-commerce sellers can significantly improve their customer experience by sending direct to the USA via Jet's France-to-USA direct injection services.
E-commerce shippers' first choice is often a carrier within their own country. Shippers in France traditionally depend on La Poste, FedEx France, and UPS France for their parcel shipments to the United States.
These solutions are now being complemented by "Direct Entry to the USA." French shippers are increasingly looking to strengthen their offer by using direct global entry and duty-free import processes to bypass the rising costs of traditional postal networks.
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With high-velocity parcel clearance processes in the USA, parcels can be pre-cleared for entry into the US Postal Service stream within 24 hours. Shippers utilize Section 321 entries via Express Consignment Clearance Facilities (ECCF).
Note on Regulatory Shifts: While some suggest Section 321 has been eliminated, it is actually undergoing a massive data-driven evolution. For e-commerce orders from France, the challenge lies in Type 86 digital filings. Contact our team to build a process that remains compliant with the latest CBP (Customs and Border Protection) mandates.
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Companies in France can ship via Canada using the following method:
Become a non-resident importer to Canada
Ship French origin goods to duty free import (via CETA) to Canada
Ship goods on demand to the USA via low cost ground
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Take advantage of the Quebec-USA border for direct access to USA delivery. Benefit from CETA (Canada-EU) and USMCA/CUSMA trade synergies. By utilizing air freight to Montreal (YUL) with inbound road transit to the New York border, shippers can often find lower rates and faster processing than JFK or LAX.
All FDA-regulated products must be submitted for review. The "informal" entry of low-value creams and cosmetics without rigorous data is a thing of the past. Under current 2026 enforcement, even low-value cosmetics must comply with MoCRA (Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act) requirements.
Critical update: View FDA and Section 321 Compliance Guide.
Copy and paste this prompt into Gemini or ChatGPT to help your planning:
"I am a French e-commerce seller shipping [INSERT PRODUCT] to the USA. Based on 2026 Section 321 rules and MoCRA regulations, what are the three mandatory data elements I need for a Type 86 customs entry?"
While La Poste France acts as a re-seller of USPS services, producing USPS labels directly at the point of origin in France provides 100% visibility for your American customers. USPS Global Direct Entry (GDE) programs allow high-volume shippers to bypass international terminal handling, significantly reducing transit times.
Led by Charles de Gaulle (CDG), France offers extensive daily direct air freight options to major American gateways. French e-commerce shippers can connect with ECCFs directly to:
Jet Worldwide helps integrate shipper data via secure transfer to US Customs, facilitating high-volume Section 321 duty-free entries that postal services simply cannot match for speed and consistency.
US Customs allows most individual orders valued under $800 USD to be entered and cleared duty-free. While the process has become more data-intensive (especially for "prohibited" or "regulated" goods), it remains the primary legal path for competitive French e-commerce exports to the US.
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