# Shipping to France from Vietnam

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Canonical: https://gatewayexpress.vn/en/shipping-to-france/
Last updated: 2026-02-10

## Economy 2026 rates

| Weight | Price |
| --- | --- |
| 0.5 kg | $53.39 |
| 1 kg | $58.30 |
| 2 kg | $68.11 |
| 5 kg | $97.55 |
| 10 kg | $122.68 |
| 20 kg | $222.71 |

Transit time: 8-15 days. Excludes 8% VAT.

France holds a special place in Vietnam's international relations as the country's first European Union partner and a major destination for Vietnamese exports, particularly luxury goods, textiles, and agricultural products. As a gateway to the European market, shipping to France requires understanding EU customs regulations, French consumer protection laws, and specific requirements for wine, food, and luxury product imports. Gateway Express provides specialized shipping services from Vietnam to all regions of France – from Paris and Lyon to Marseille, Toulouse, and beyond – with comprehensive expertise in EU customs procedures, French labeling requirements, and compliance with French standards.

Whether you're exporting premium products to French retailers, fulfilling e-commerce orders, or sending personal packages to friends and family in France, we deliver professional shipping solutions tailored to Vietnam-France trade requirements.

## Our Shipping Services to France

### Express Delivery (3-5 Business Days)

Express shipping to France offers fast, reliable delivery through premium international carriers including DHL Express, FedEx International Priority, and UPS Worldwide Express, ensuring priority handling and efficient EU customs clearance.

**Express service advantages:**
- Typically 3–5 business days to major cities (estimated, not guaranteed)
- Priority customs clearance at French entry points
- Real-time tracking with local French support
- Delivery to urban and rural areas nationwide
- Saturday delivery available in major cities
- Temperature-controlled options for food and wine
- Ideal for urgent documents, luxury goods, time-sensitive shipments

**Delivery times by region:**
- Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse: 3-4 days
- Regional cities (Nice, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Lille): 3-4 days
- Rural areas and overseas territories: 4-6 days
- Corsica: 4-5 days

**Luxury goods advantage:** Express shipping provides secure, insured transit for high-value fashion, cosmetics, and artisanal products.

### Standard Delivery (7-14 Business Days)

Our standard shipping service provides economical rates while maintaining reliability – perfect for non-urgent commercial shipments and cost-conscious shippers.

**Standard service benefits:**
- Published rates run from 0.5 kg all the way to 500 kg – there is no 30 kg cut-off, and the per-kilogram price steps down at each tier above 20 kg (see the rate table below)
- Comprehensive tracking throughout journey
- Door-to-door delivery across all French regions
- Consolidation options for multiple packages
- Reliable delivery within 7-14 days
- Excellent for commercial goods, wholesale orders, personal packages

**Cost efficiency:** Standard shipping costs 50-65% less than express while adding only 4-9 days to transit time.

## What You Can Ship to France

### Luxury Goods and Fashion

France's position as a global luxury market creates opportunities for high-quality Vietnamese products, from premium textiles to artisanal handicrafts.

**Popular luxury categories:**
- Premium textiles and silk garments
- Handcrafted fashion accessories
- Artisanal leather goods
- Fine jewelry and decorative items
- Designer home décor
- Premium cosmetics and beauty products
- Art and collectibles

**Luxury shipping considerations:**
- **High-value insurance:** Available up to €100,000 per shipment
- **Secure handling:** Special packaging and tracking for valuable items
- **Customs valuation:** Accurate declarations essential for luxury goods
- **French labeling:** Required for consumer products
- **Authenticity documentation:** Important for branded or artisanal goods

**French market expectations:**
- Premium packaging presentation
- French language product information
- Quality certifications when applicable
- Compliance with French consumer protection laws

### Food and Beverages

Vietnamese food products have growing popularity in France's diverse culinary market. However, EU food safety regulations are comprehensive and strict.

**Shippable food items:**
- Specialty coffee (Vietnamese robusta and arabica)
- Premium rice varieties
- Asian sauces and condiments
- Instant noodles and snacks
- Tea products
- Dried fruits and nuts
- Packaged spices and seasonings

**Wine and alcohol shipping:**
France has specific regulations for alcoholic beverage imports:
- **Excise duties:** Significant taxes on alcohol
- **Health warnings:** Required labeling in French
- **Import licenses:** Necessary for commercial quantities
- **Age restrictions:** Compliance with French alcohol laws

**EU food import requirements:**
- **EU health certificates:** Required for products of animal origin
- **Phytosanitary certificates:** Needed for plant-based products
- **French labeling:** Ingredients, allergens, nutritional information in French
- **Food facility approval:** Manufacturers may need EU registration
- **Compliance with EU Regulation 178/2002:** General food law requirements
- **Specific provisions:** Additional rules for novel foods, GMOs, additives

**Prohibited food items:**
- Fresh meat and poultry (unless from EU-approved establishments)
- Unpasteurized dairy products from non-EU countries
- Fresh fruits and vegetables (restrictions apply)
- Products not meeting EU food safety standards

### Cosmetics and Beauty Products

France's cosmetics industry is highly regulated. Vietnamese beauty products must meet strict EU requirements.

**Cosmetics compliance requirements:**
- **EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009:** All products must comply
- **CPNP notification:** Cosmetic Products Notification Portal registration
- **Responsible person in EU:** Required for all cosmetic products
- **Safety assessment:** Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) by qualified assessor
- **French labeling:** Ingredients (INCI nomenclature), warnings, instructions in French
- **PIF (Product Information File):** Comprehensive documentation maintained

**Gateway Express cosmetics support:**
- Guidance on EU cosmetics compliance
- Responsible person coordination assistance
- CPNP notification information
- French labeling requirement verification

### Electronics and Consumer Goods

French consumers have strong demand for electronics and consumer products. EU regulations require specific compliance.

**Common electronics shipments:**
- Smartphones and tablets
- Phone accessories and cases
- Consumer electronics
- Audio equipment
- Computer peripherals
- Smart home devices
- Wearable technology

**EU compliance requirements:**
- **CE marking:** Mandatory for electronics, toys, machinery, medical devices
- **RoHS Directive:** Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical equipment
- **WEEE Directive:** Waste electrical and electronic equipment regulations
- **French declaration:** EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) registration may be required
- **French manual:** User instructions in French language

**Battery regulations:**
- Lithium batteries subject to IATA dangerous goods regulations
- EU Battery Directive compliance required
- Proper packaging and documentation mandatory

### Documents and Business Papers

Shipping documents to France is straightforward with Gateway Express, ensuring secure, professional delivery.

**Document shipping includes:**
- Contracts and legal agreements
- Financial statements and invoices
- Technical drawings and specifications
- Certificates and licenses
- Academic transcripts and diplomas
- Business correspondence and marketing materials

**Document service features:**
- Express 3-4 day delivery to major cities
- Secure sealed packaging
- Signature confirmation (signature requise)
- Insurance up to €10,000 included
- No customs duties or VAT on documents

### Personal Effects and Gifts

Sending personal items or gifts to France requires understanding EU customs rules for personal imports.

**Personal items we ship:**
- Clothing and accessories
- Books and media
- Vietnamese specialty foods (packaged, compliant)
- Electronics and gadgets
- Souvenirs and handicrafts
- Personal care items

**Gift and personal import considerations:**
- Gifts valued up to €45 are VAT and duty-free
- Personal imports over €150 subject to customs duty
- Accurate declaration essential (déclaration en douane)
- Beautiful packaging available

## Customs and Documentation

### Required Documents

France, as an EU member, follows EU customs procedures. Proper documentation is critical for smooth clearance.

**Essential shipping documents:**

1. **Commercial Invoice** (Facture Commerciale)
   - Detailed item descriptions in French or English
   - Accurate unit prices and total value in EUR or USD
   - Correct HS codes (EU uses 8-digit Combined Nomenclature)
   - Complete sender and recipient information
   - EORI numbers for both parties (if applicable)
   - Country of origin clearly stated
   - Invoice date and reference number
   - Incoterms specified (DAP, DDP, etc.)

2. **Packing List** (Liste de Colisage)
   - Complete item breakdown with quantities
   - Net and gross weights in kilograms
   - Package dimensions in centimeters
   - Packaging materials description
   - Marks and identification numbers

3. **Customs Declaration**
   - CN22 or CN23 forms for postal shipments
   - Electronic customs declarations for courier shipments
   - Accurate description of all contents
   - Purpose of shipment clearly stated

4. **Certificate of Origin** (when claiming preferential rates)
   - May be required under EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)
   - Form EUR.1 or origin declaration on invoice
   - Can reduce or eliminate customs duties on eligible products

5. **Product-Specific Documentation**
   - **CE conformity declarations** (regulated products)
   - **CPSR and PIF** (cosmetics)
   - **Health certificates** (food products of animal origin)
   - **Phytosanitary certificates** (plant products)
   - **Material safety data sheets** (chemicals)
   - **Wine/alcohol documentation** (excise-related products)

6. **EORI Number**
   - Economic Operator Registration and Identification number
   - Required for customs clearance in EU
   - Recipient may need French EORI number for commercial shipments

### EU/France Customs Duties and Taxes

France applies EU customs duties and French VAT on imports from non-EU countries.

**Tax structure:**
- **Customs Duty:** Varies by product category (0% to 17% for most goods)
- **VAT (TVA):** Standard 20%, reduced 5.5% (food, books), 10% (restaurants)
- **Excise duties:** Alcohol, tobacco, energy products
- **WEEE recycling fee:** Electronics (eco-participation)

**Low-value consignment relief:**
- **Gifts under €45:** VAT and duty-free
- **Commercial shipments under €150:** Customs duty-free (VAT still applies)
- **Imports over €150:** Full customs duty and VAT apply

**EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA):**
The EVFTA, in effect since August 2020, eliminates tariffs on 99% of goods over time. Gateway Express assists with:
- Determining EVFTA eligibility for your products
- Preparing EUR.1 certificates or origin declarations
- Calculating duty savings under EVFTA
- Ensuring rules of origin compliance

**Common duty rates for Vietnamese exports:**
- Coffee: 0% (under EVFTA)
- Textiles and garments: 0% - 12% (phased to 0% under EVFTA)
- Footwear: 0% - 17% (reducing under EVFTA)
- Electronics: 0%
- Furniture: 0%
- Seafood: 0% - 18% (many items 0% under EVFTA)

**Duty and VAT calculation example:**
- Product: Textiles (CN code 6204.62)
- Customs value: €500
- Customs duty (with EVFTA): 0% (normally 12%)
- Duty-paid value: €500 + €0 = €500
- VAT (20%): €500 × 20% = €100
- **Total taxes: €100** (saving €60 in duty thanks to EVFTA)

### Prohibited and Restricted Items

France and the EU maintain strict import controls on certain products for safety, security, and regulatory compliance.

**Prohibited items:**
- Illegal drugs and narcotics
- Weapons and ammunition (without proper licensing)
- Counterfeit and pirated goods
- Obscene materials
- Endangered species products (CITES)
- Hazardous waste
- Products not meeting EU safety standards

**Restricted items requiring permits:**
- **Food products:** Must meet EU food safety standards and French labeling
- **Wine and alcohol:** Subject to excise duties and import licenses
- **Plant products:** Require phytosanitary certificates
- **Animal products:** Need EU health certificates
- **Cosmetics:** Must comply with EU Cosmetics Regulation and CPNP notification
- **Medicines:** Subject to French pharmaceutical regulations (ANSM)
- **Electronics:** Require CE marking and RoHS/WEEE compliance
- **Chemicals:** Subject to EU REACH regulations
- **Textiles:** May need textile labeling compliance

**CITES regulations:**
Products containing materials from endangered species (ivory, exotic skins, certain woods) are strictly controlled and often prohibited.

## Why Choose Gateway Express?

### France and EU Shipping Experts

Our specialized knowledge of French and EU customs procedures ensures compliant shipping and smooth clearance.

**Our French market expertise:**
- Deep understanding of EU customs regulations
- Knowledge of French labeling requirements
- Experience with EVFTA preferential tariff applications
- Familiarity with French consumer protection laws
- Understanding of luxury goods handling
- Cosmetics compliance guidance (EU Regulation 1223/2009)

### EVFTA Trade Expertise

We help you maximize benefits from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

**EVFTA services:**
- Eligibility assessment for preferential tariffs
- EUR.1 certificate of origin preparation
- Origin declaration assistance
- Rules of origin compliance verification
- Duty savings calculation
- Documentation to claim EVFTA benefits

### Complete Door-to-Door Service

We manage your entire shipment from pickup in Vietnam to delivery anywhere in France.

**Service process:**
1. **Free pickup** (enlèvement gratuit) in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang
2. **Professional packaging** meeting EU import standards
3. **Complete documentation** prepared for French/EU customs
4. **Vietnam export clearance** handled efficiently
5. **International transit** via premium carriers
6. **French customs clearance** (dédouanement) with expert support
7. **Final delivery** (livraison) to recipient's address with confirmation

### French Language Support

We provide assistance with French language requirements and documentation.

**French language services:**
- French labeling requirement verification
- Translation coordination for product labels
- French invoice and documentation preparation
- Communication with French customs (la douane française)
- Support team with French language capabilities

### Real-Time Tracking

Monitor your shipment's progress with detailed updates throughout the journey.

**Tracking features:**
- Online portal with French language option
- SMS and email notifications at key milestones
- Customs clearance status updates
- Delivery appointment notifications
- Proof of delivery (preuve de livraison) with signature
- Customer service in Vietnamese, English, and French basics

### Optional Cargo Insurance

Shipments lost or damaged in transit are compensated up to the limit set in our compensation policy. For higher-value goods, you can add cargo insurance when you ship to raise that limit.

**Before you ship:**
- Declare the true value of your goods
- Ask a specialist about cargo insurance for high-value items
- Keep photos and receipts in case you need to file a claim
- Read the [compensation policy](https://gatewayexpress.vn/en/compensation-policy/) for the conditions

### Competitive Pricing

Our shipping volume and route experience enable excellent rates while maintaining premium service quality.

**Pricing advantages:**
- Volume discounts for regular shippers
- Special rates for luxury goods exporters
- EVFTA duty savings maximization
- No hidden fees or surcharges
- Transparent pricing structure
- Flexible payment terms for businesses

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How long does shipping from Vietnam to France take?

Shipping time depends on service level selected. **Express shipping** via DHL, FedEx, or UPS delivers to major French cities including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Toulouse within **3-4 business days** from pickup in Vietnam. Regional cities like Nice, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, and Lille also receive packages in 3-4 days. Corsica and rural areas may require 4-5 days. **Standard shipping** ranges from **7-14 business days** depending on final destination. French customs (la douane française) typically processes properly documented shipments within 1-2 days. Food products and cosmetics may require additional inspection time. Using EVFTA preferential tariffs with proper EUR.1 certificates can expedite customs clearance for commercial shipments.

### What are the requirements for shipping food to France?

Shipping food to France requires compliance with comprehensive **EU food safety regulations** and French labeling requirements. All food must meet **EU General Food Law (Regulation 178/2002)** standards. Products of animal origin need **EU health certificates** issued by competent Vietnamese authorities. Plant-based products require **phytosanitary certificates**. All food must have **French language labeling** including ingredients (in French), allergen declarations, nutritional information, country of origin, and best-before dates. Manufacturers may need **EU facility approval** for certain product categories. Wine and alcoholic beverages face **excise duties** and require import licenses for commercial quantities. Gateway Express assists with EU health certificate coordination, French labeling requirement verification, customs documentation preparation, and compliance with EU food standards. We recommend consulting us before shipping food to ensure full compliance with strict EU regulations.

### Can I claim duty-free shipping under EVFTA?

Yes, the **EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)**, in effect since August 2020, eliminates tariffs on 99% of goods traded between Vietnam and EU countries including France. To claim preferential tariffs, you need proof of origin – either a **EUR.1 certificate** issued by Vietnamese customs authorities or an **origin declaration** on your invoice (for shipments under €6,000). Products must meet EVFTA **rules of origin** requirements, typically requiring sufficient Vietnamese content or processing. Common Vietnamese exports like coffee, textiles, garments, footwear, seafood, and furniture qualify for reduced or zero duty rates under EVFTA. Gateway Express can assess if your products qualify for EVFTA benefits, prepare EUR.1 certificate applications or origin declarations, calculate duty savings (often 5-17% or more), and ensure rules of origin compliance. Using EVFTA can significantly reduce import costs and make Vietnamese products more competitive in France's market.

### What items cannot be shipped to France?

France and the EU prohibit illegal drugs, weapons (without licensing), counterfeit goods, obscene materials, endangered species products (CITES restrictions), hazardous waste, and products not meeting EU safety standards. **Restricted items** requiring permits include food products (must meet EU food safety standards with French labeling), wine and alcohol (subject to excise duties and import licenses), cosmetics (must comply with **EU Regulation 1223/2009** with CPNP notification and French labeling), medicines (subject to French ANSM pharmaceutical regulations), electronics (require **CE marking** and RoHS/WEEE compliance), chemicals (subject to **EU REACH regulations**), and plant/animal products (need phytosanitary or health certificates). Fresh meat from non-EU countries, unpasteurized dairy, and fresh produce face severe restrictions. Products containing endangered species materials (ivory, exotic animal skins, certain tropical woods) are strictly controlled under CITES. Always consult Gateway Express before shipping questionable items – we'll verify current French/EU regulations and advise on necessary permits, certifications, or compliance requirements.

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## For Tourists & Visitors

Visiting Vietnam and want to ship souvenirs home to France?

- **Duty-free allowance:** €45 (gift), €150 (commercial low-value) – 20% VAT applies above
- **Typical delivery:** 4-6 business days via DHL, FedEx, or UPS
- **Most popular items:** Tailored *áo dài* and silk, *Bát Tràng* ceramics, *sơn mài* lacquerware, art and paintings
- **Watch out for:** EU food rules – no meat, dairy, honey, or seeds; CITES wood permits for some species

[Get a free tourist shipping quote →](https://gatewayexpress.vn/en/tourist-shipping/) · [See France duty rules →](https://gatewayexpress.vn/en/tourist-shipping/shipping-rates-by-country/#fr)

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📧 **Email:** info@gatewayexpress.com.vn  
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