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- What to know when shipping to France
- Shipping to France at a glance
- How is the cost of shipping to France calculated?
- How long does shipping to France take?
- How to ship to France
- Customs rules and duties in France
- Prohibited and restricted items for France
- Address format for France
- E-commerce tips for selling to France
- Frequently asked questions
Short answer
Express shipments from Türkiye to France are usually delivered in 1–3 business days. E-commerce shipments worth up to €150 are subject to a €3 customs duty per product category and 20% VAT. Sellers selling to French consumers must register for extended producer responsibility (EPR) in categories such as packaging, textiles and electronics, and provide product information in French.
What to know when shipping to France
France is one of Europe's largest e-commerce markets and shows demand for Turkish products across a wide range, from fashion and home decoration to cosmetics and food. The large population of Turkish origin living in the country is a steady source of demand, especially for food and textiles, while quality- and design-focused French consumers are interested in handmade and original products.
France also has some of the strictest environmental legislation in the EU. Under the AGEC law, extended producer responsibility (EPR) applies to categories such as packaging, textiles, furniture and electronics, and marketplaces ask sellers in these categories for a registration number. These obligations are separate from customs, but they matter as much as shipping for keeping your sales going.
Shipping to France at a glance
- Typical express time
- 1–3 business days
- Import VAT
- 20%
- Customs rule
- EU rules, flat €3 duty
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Proof of origin
- A.TR (Turkish-origin industrial goods)
- Tax registration
- IOSS · unique identification number (IDU) for EPR
- Postcode
- 5 digits (e.g. 75004)
- Recipient phone
- Needed for customs and delivery
Transit times are typical industry ranges for express services; customs, the delivery area and public holidays affect them. For the latest information: +90 505 891 63 67.
How is the cost of shipping to France calculated?
The cost of shipping to France is based on whichever is greater: the shipment's actual weight or its volumetric weight (length × width × height ÷ 5000, cm → kg). The service type, the delivery area and extra services such as insurance and duties-paid (DDP) delivery also affect the price.
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How long does shipping to France take?
Express shipments from Türkiye to France are usually delivered in 1–3 business days. These are the four factors that affect the transit time most:
- Customs: a missing invoice, a vague product description or a missing recipient phone number leads to holds at customs.
- Service type: express services arrive fastest through the air network; more economical service options take longer.
- Delivery area: deliveries to major cities are faster than to rural or remote areas.
- Calendar: weekends and public holidays don't count as business days.
Public holidays in May (1 May, 8 May, Ascension Day) and the Christmas season can extend delivery times in France. Delivery to Corsica takes longer than to the mainland because of the transfer to the island.
How to ship to France
- 1Get a quote
Share the item, its weight and dimensions and the destination city in France; we'll confirm the service options and the price.
- 2Prepare the documents
An invoice in the buyer's name, with a clear description, quantity, unit value and HS code for each item. For Turkish-origin industrial goods, an A.TR certificate gives a customs duty advantage.
- 3Pack
Place the item in a sturdy outer box, filling the gaps with cushioning; make sure the label is legible.
- 4Hand it over
Your shipment is collected from your address, export customs formalities are completed and your tracking number is shared.
- 5Track the delivery
After clearing French customs (Douane), the shipment is delivered to the recipient. If duties are to be collected from the recipient, the carrier contacts them before delivery.
Customs rules and duties in France
Commercial goods sent to France are subject to EU customs rules. From 1 July 2026, the customs exemption no longer applies to e-commerce shipments worth up to €150; a flat €3 customs duty is charged for each different product category in the parcel. Import VAT applies whatever the amount: the standard rate is 20%, with 5.5% or 10% on food, books and some other goods.
For consumer sales of up to €150, if the seller is registered for the EU's IOSS scheme, VAT is collected at the time of sale and the shipment clears customs faster. Without IOSS, the VAT and the carrier's customs processing fee are requested from the buyer on delivery, which increases the risk of the delivery being refused.
For shipments over €150, customs duty is calculated at the product's tariff rate. Thanks to the Customs Union between Türkiye and the EU, industrial goods in free circulation can be exempted from customs duty with an A.TR movement certificate; agricultural products are not covered by the A.TR.
On 1 March 2026 France introduced a national €2 small parcel tax for each product category in low-value shipments from outside the EU, but it suspended the tax from 1 July 2026, when the EU's €3 customs duty came into force. The French government describes the suspension as a temporary measure until a permanent EU arrangement is in place.
| Topic | Status for France |
|---|---|
| Import VAT | 20% standard · 10% and 5.5% reduced · 2.1% on some medicines and publications |
| Shipments up to €150 | A flat €3 customs duty per product category (from 1 July 2026) |
| Shipments over €150 | Customs duty at the tariff rate; possible exemption for industrial goods with an A.TR |
| IOSS | For collecting VAT at the time of sale on B2C sales under €150 |
| National small parcel tax | Started on 1 March 2026; suspended since 1 July 2026 (as of September 2026) |
| EPR (AGEC law) | Registration and a unique identification number (IDU) for categories such as packaging, textiles, furniture and electronics |
| EU handling fee | A separate customs handling fee for e-commerce shipments is under discussion (target November 2026; the amount and scope were not final as of September 2026) |
| Special territories | The overseas territories (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Réunion, Mayotte) are outside the EU VAT area and subject to the local "octroi de mer" tax; Monaco follows the same customs and VAT rules as France |
Duty and threshold information is current as of September 2026; as regulations can change, confirm before shipping.
Prohibited and restricted items for France
In addition to the carriers' general prohibited items lists, pay particular attention to these product groups for France:
- Animal-based foods: shipping meat, dairy products and foods containing them from outside the EU is largely prohibited.
- Cosmetics: under the EU Cosmetics Regulation, a responsible person established in the EU, a CPNP notification and French labelling are required.
- Food supplements: France requires notification before they are placed on the market; labels must be in French.
- Electronics and batteries: the CE marking and EPR registration are required; transport rules apply to lithium batteries.
- Knives and similar cutting tools: some types are restricted in France; write the product description clearly.
- Counterfeit goods: France is one of the strictest countries and can also penalise the person who buys counterfeit goods.
For the general list, see our guide to items you can't ship abroad.
Address format for France
In France, the building number is written before the street name (e.g. 12 Rue de Rivoli). The postcode has 5 digits and goes before the city name; business addresses may include "CEDEX" after the postcode.
Write the flat, building and floor details (bâtiment, étage, digicode) on a separate line; in cities like Paris, delivery can fail without the building entry code. Write the phone number with the +33 country code.
E-commerce tips for selling to France
Alongside Amazon.fr, strong marketplaces in France include Cdiscount, Fnac, ManoMano (home and DIY) and the second-hand platform Vinted. Marketplaces ask sellers in EPR categories for a unique identification number (IDU); without it, listings may be restricted.
French buyers are used to free returns and delivery to pickup points (point relais). Under EU consumer law there is a 14-day right of withdrawal for distance sales; planning your returns address and process in advance directly affects your costs.
Leading marketplaces: Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, Fnac, ManoMano, Etsy, Vinted (second-hand), eBay.fr.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping to France take?
Express shipments from Türkiye to France are usually delivered in 1–3 business days. Delivery to Corsica and rural areas and the public holidays in May can extend the time.
Which taxes are paid on parcels sent to France?
E-commerce shipments worth up to €150 are subject to a €3 customs duty per product category and 20% VAT (10% or 5.5% on some goods). Above €150 the product's tariff rate applies; Turkish-origin industrial goods can be exempted with an A.TR.
Is France's €2 small parcel tax still charged?
No. The €2 small parcel tax France introduced on 1 March 2026 was suspended from 1 July 2026, when the EU's €3 customs duty came into force (as of September 2026). As the suspension is described as temporary, confirm before shipping.
Do I need EPR registration and an IDU number to sell in France?
If you sell products covered by EPR, such as packaged goods, textiles, furniture or electronics, to French consumers, you need to register with the relevant schemes and obtain a unique identification number (IDU). Marketplaces ask sellers for this number.
Do labels on products sent to France have to be in French?
Yes. Product information, instructions for use and warranty documents provided to consumers must be in French. For cosmetics and food supplements, EU labelling rules also apply.
Which items can't be shipped to France?
In addition to the carriers' general prohibited lists, animal-based foods such as meat and dairy products, counterfeit goods, cosmetics that don't comply with EU rules and some cutting tools cause problems. Products with lithium batteries are subject to special transport rules.
Sources
- Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (French Customs)
- French Customs — Information on the small parcels tax (taxe sur les petits colis)
- European Commission — Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union
- European Commission — VAT One Stop Shop (OSS/IOSS) portal
- İHKİB — The EU Council approves removing the exemption for parcels under €150 (in Turkish)
- Bird & Bird — New EU customs duty, handling fee and VAT requirements from 2026