Reliable ocean and air freight from China to France. FCL, LCL, and DDP services. Le Havre, Marseille, Paris CDG delivery.
Choose the best option based on your cargo volume and timeline.
Full container. Best for 15+ CBM. 23-32 days to French ports.
Shared container. Best for under 15 CBM. Weekly consolidation.
3-5 days delivery. Best for urgent and high-value shipments.
For eligible DDP shipments, we can arrange French customs clearance, VAT and final delivery depending on destination, cargo type and service requirements.
We ship from all major Chinese ports.
We deliver to all major French ports and offer inland distribution.
France's largest port. Gateway to Paris and Northern Europe. Excellent infrastructure.
Mediterranean's largest port. Gateway to Southern Europe and North Africa.
Major European air cargo hub. Fastest delivery to Paris and Central France.
Alternative gateway via Dutch port for Eastern France.
Port-to-port estimates. Door delivery adds 2-5 days.
| Route | Sea FCL | Sea LCL | Air Freight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai → Le Havre | 25-32 days | 28-36 days | 3-4 days |
| Shenzhen → Le Havre | 27-35 days | 30-38 days | 4-5 days |
| Ningbo → Marseille | 26-34 days | 29-37 days | 4-5 days |
| Shanghai → Marseille | 26-34 days | 29-37 days | 3-4 days |
VAT rates vary by cargo type. Confirm rates for your specific shipment.
Standard rate: 20%. Reduced rate: 10% for restaurants, transport. 5.5% for food, books, cultural events.
Applied to CIF value plus duty. Whether import VAT is payable directly or recoverable depends on the importer's VAT status and the import arrangement; for DDP shipments this is handled as part of the service. Confirm based on your situation.
For B2B within EU, may apply intra-EU rules with valid VAT ID.
Shenzhen HQ with pickup from any Chinese factory.
Experienced with French and EU customs procedures.
Combine multiple orders into one shipment.
Real-time visibility from factory to French door.
Customs, tax and product compliance requirements vary by cargo, importer, destination and current regulations. Requirements should be confirmed for each shipment.
