France and Canada share strong economic and social connections, exchanging billions of dollars in trade every year. Furthermore, French and Canadian companies frequently use each other's countries as base operations for regional access to the European Union and North America. If you are a Canadian business looking to expand, we can help you find the absolute best shipping options to France.
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While this guide focuses heavily on France, businesses shipping across the EU must note a major change impacting Italian consumers. Effective July 2026, the €3 duty for parcel imports will be multiplied by each distinct item category (based on tariff sub-headings) contained within the parcel.
Example Calculation:
Note: An additional €2 handling fee will apply starting in November 2026.
The shipping cost of a package to France depends on the destination address, dimensions, weight, and the service level you require. Naturally, the faster your package needs to be delivered, the higher the cost will be.
Canada Post surface packet and parcel options are typically the lowest-cost way to ship from Canada to France. This is the ideal option when the shipment is not urgent and tracking is not necessary. Surface shipments under 2 kilograms can cost less than $40.
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If you need faster delivery, commercial carriers like FedEx or UPS will cost between $120 and $200 for a 10-pound (4.5 kg) package. The actual cost varies depending on your discount level, the specific French address, and current fuel surcharges.
If you are looking to grow your online sales to France, explore direct shipping. Jet Worldwide provides access to Chronopost and DPD from Canada. We help you consolidate your orders via direct airfreight from YUL, YYZ, or YVR to France with guaranteed zero charges to your customer.
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The transit times for air shipments via commercial carriers generally range from 2 to 4 business days. Here are the main options available:
It is vital to verify the EORI number of the consignee in France. An Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number is an EU identification number for businesses. It is a mandatory part of the data set required for customs entries across all EU countries.
French Customs Authorities have introduced a change to the import Value Added Tax process known as Postponed VAT Accounting. Under this scheme, the VAT amount is assessed and billed directly to the importer.
Thanks to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), country-of-origin rules determine if a product is eligible for preferential duty-free treatment. For Canadian shippers sending Canada-origin goods to France, a formal certificate is not required. A simple declaration on the commercial invoice is enough to obtain tariff benefits.
Sample Statement: "I hereby certify that the goods covered by this shipment qualify as an originating good for the purposes of preferential treatment under the Canada European Free Trade Agreement (CETA)."
Personal effects shipped to France are eligible for clearance free of duty and taxes, provided they are accompanied by a fully detailed invoice, clearly marked "Used Personal Effects," and are genuinely for personal use only.
France boasts one of the world’s largest online markets, showing a strong affinity for Canadian goods. Canadian companies can benefit immensely from Jet Worldwide's direct shipping and last-mile delivery solutions.
Jet Worldwide provides innovative shipping solutions and logistics support between France, the European Union, Canada, and the USA. Whether you need economy parcel shipping, direct e-commerce fulfillment, or EU warehousing, we have you covered.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this blog post is for general informational purposes only.