ship your goods from China to France?At XCJD Logistics, we offer appropriated type of shipping. We can do airfreight, sea freight and rail freight. Of course, it depends on the nature of your goods, their volume and weight. Our moving consultant will analyze and determine the most suitable solution for your goods.
Let’s see the best transportation methods according to the nature/volume/weight/class of goods
Ocean freight will be the best deal for you if :
- Your suppliers are located near a major Chinese port
- Your goods are bigger than 2 CBM
- You’re not in a hurry to receive them
Contact us now! we will find out customized solution for your import process from China to France.
Remark : Bear in mind, the 3 most important criteria for sea freight are the price, the time of transportation, and the security.
Generally, sea freight is the most popular choice for international cargo transfers that are over 200kg. Tens of thousands of tons of cargo are transported daily by sea due to its flexibility and affordability.
Sea freight departure arrangements can be made anywhere in the world, as full containers or part of a consolidated load (for cargo below 15 cubic meters).
The size of our containers varies, from 32, 66 to 76 cubic meters and we have a dedicated team of experts to help you identify bespoke sea freight solutions to meet your transportation needs.
we manage all the logistics procedures related to your cargo. We provide suitable and international standard packaging services to minimize the risk of damage or loss to your cargo and our professional and reliable export agents are highly adept at providing hassle-free customs clearance.
Port of Marseille Fos
The Port of Marseille – Fos/mer is the largest port in France and the natural gateway to Europe. Covering an area as large as the city of Paris, it offers spaces and infrastructure that is able to accommodate maritime, logistics and industrial activities.
A general port, it handles all types of goods: hydrocarbons and liquid bulk (oil, gas, and chemicals), general cargo (containers and other packaging) and dry bulk (ore and grain).
More than 2 million passengers pass through the Port of Marseille Fos each year. In less than ten years, it has become the number one cruise port in France.
Port of Le Havre
It is the second-largest commercial port in France in terms of overall tonnage, and the largest container port, with three sets of terminals. It can accommodate all sizes of world cruise liners, and a major new marina is being planned.
Should I ship by consolidation or full container from China to France?
LCL – Consolidation
This option is adapted when you do not have enough goods to fill one full container. Moreover, it allows you to pay only for the space you need because your goods are loaded in with other customers items and therefore, it is a cost-effective option. We recommend it for shipment which volume is from 0 to 15 cubic meters. Nevertheless, this can change from one port to another so feel free to contact us for more information about this subject
CL – Full Container
Great Link Logistics provides weekly shipments to the main ports around the world. For every single shipment, we offer three types of full containers:
- The 20 feet which has an internal capacity of 33 cubic meters
- The 40 feet which is able to carry up to 66 cubic meters
- The 40 feet HQ, which has an internal capacity of 76 cubic meters
RFQ
1.How long does it take to ship from China to France by sea freight?
Generally speaking, it is around 25 days to 35 days.
2.How much does it cost to ship a container from China to France?
The price for shipping goods from China to France depends on different factors such as the port of loading, the port of delivery, the nature of the goods, their volume and weight. Moreover, there is an update of the prices monthly. For all these reasons, we cannot provide you with a unique price, but be sure that our advisor will give you best rates for the shipment of your goods.
Special sea freight services
Reefer container from China to France
At Great Link Logistics, we guarantee an excellent cold chain management and logistics, using temperature’s control transportation and storage to ensure the product remains within its recommended conditions.
Here are the services we offer regarding the shipping of temperature-controlled goods:
- We ensure the handling conditions are maintained throughout the cold chain.
- We ensure the appropriate storage conditions throughout the cold chain.
- We maintain the product safety and integrity throughout the cold chain during all the shipping.
When it comes to the sea freight, we ship your goods thanks to refrigerated cargo containers known as reefers.
Roro/Bulk/OOG from China to France
Special sea freight services
Reefer container from China to France
we guarantee an excellent cold chain management and logistics, using temperature’s control transportation and storage to ensure the product remains within its recommended conditions.
Here are the services we offer regarding the shipping of temperature-controlled goods:
We ensure the handling conditions are maintained throughout the cold chain.
We ensure the appropriate storage conditions throughout the cold chain.
We maintain the product safety and integrity throughout the cold chain during all the shipping.
When it comes to the sea freight, we ship your goods thanks to refrigerated cargo containers known as reefers.
Roro/Bulk/OOG from China to France
We are able to provide services for all goods, including oversized ones. Indeed, we can do RORO Bulk shipping that refers to cargo that have to be loaded onto a vessel individually, rather than in a shipping container. Our skilled operations team will take care of your break bulk shipment, including heavy machinery, large equipment, infrastructure building supplies, granite blocks, rolling stock, oil well supplies, and other various types of project cargo
AIR FREIGHT FROM CHINA TO FRANCE
Air freight will be the most efficient solution if:
- Your goods are smaller than 2 CBM and 200 kg
- You’re in a hurry to receive/send the goods.
Which airlines company should you ship with?
The main companies that fly from China to France are the following: Air France, China Eastern. This is why our team has excellent relationships with these airlines.
How long is the transfer from China to France by air freight?
Here is a table that summarizes the different transit from Chinese airports to french airports. Of course it is only indicative transit time and it may be a bit longer:
How much does it cost to ship a parcel from China to France?
As you may have understood, it is impossible for us to provide rates without this information: distance from airport (departure and arrival), dimensions, weight and nature of the goods. Once you have communicated all these info to us, we guarantee to provide you with the best rates and the most adapted solution.
RAIL FREIGHT FROM CHINA TO FRANCE
This mode of transportation is a good compromise between airfreight and sea freight. First of all, its transit time is less than ocean freight; you have to count between 25 and 30 days for rail freight and up to 40/45 days for sea freight. Plus, it is cheaper than airfreight. Moreover, it is perfectly suited for shipping bulky and heavy goods over long distances.
What are the main train station from China to France?
This map retraces the Silky Road and its different steps when going from China to France:
How much does it cost to ship goods by train?
It is impossible to provide prices before having the following information: distance from departure to arrival, dimensions, weight, and nature of the goods… We quote case by case and provide you the best rate for you shipments.
Air freight transit times
On door-to-door, 1 day is required for your shipment to transit to Brazil, when departing from China by cargo plane. To receive your items at your address, around ten days are required, when transferring them via a regular air freight. With a courier air freight (express), 6 days on average are necessary to provide the same transport performance.
Overview – Door to Door
We have partners who are based worldwide and thank to them, we are able to offer door-to-door services, which is an “all inclusive” service. Our services begin at your location (your home, your premises or your providers’ warehouse or factory) and your goods are shipped to the arrival
Why door to door service is necessary?
There are some steps that are mandatories such as customs clearance (you must hire freight forwarder for this step).
Pick up, Packing and transfer of your goods from your starting point
Preparation of transport documents(packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin)
Handling, loading and unloading at the port or airport and customs clearance
The freight to all ports / airports worldwide
The delivery to your final address
Door to Door specialist
We believe that doing our best to ensure direct flow of goods from the supplier to the delivery address is essential for you in order that you should not worry about anything. In order to be the best at this process, we focus on two main things: the proximity with our customers and the quality of our logistic services. This is why we have a multilingual team, worldwide experts, and that we take pride in helping you with any trouble you may have to cope with when shipping your goods. We struggle in providing you best rates and adapted services.
LTL and FTL Trucking
For both countries, China and France, we are flexible thanks to our fleet of trucks. That’s why, we are able to manage trucking service, LTL as well as FTL :
- As container, LTL or less than Truckload, is referred to load stands for less than the capacity of the truck. Naturally, the price will be based on the space used.
- On the other hand, FTL or Full Truckload shipping refers to when customers has enough goods to fill the truckload. In reality, some clients use it to save time, because the shipment will be delivered faster.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IN FRANCE
When your goods arrive at the EU customs office, they are placed into temporary storage under customs monitoring (no longer than 90 days) until they are set aside for release for free circulation or special procedures
How much duties and taxes will I pay ?
Calculate applicable tariff with the HS code
The Harmonized System (HS Code) is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers that aims at classifying traded products in order to determine tariff barriers. It was implemented in 1988 and today; it gathers more than 200 member countries, including France.
The HS code is the identification number attributed to goods through the HTS. Here is all the information contained in a HS code:
If you didn’t determine the HS code of your goods yet, we advise you to find it on this valuable website: Find HS Code.
You can also find it on the official European customs website just here: Tariff Number.
Special taxes
The goods that you import for professional or trade purpose are not duty free. Although they are authorized to import, you will effectively have duties to pay on them.
Here is the list of the goods that are not free of duty :
- Goods for a secondary residence (duties + 20% VAT)
- Raw materials + semi-finished products
- Tobacco
- Alcohol and cellar provisions
As detailed above, for goods destined for a secondary residence, you will have to transmit to customs:
- A certificate from the regional customs directorate of the secondary residence area and its duplicate
- The detailed packing list with the value prices of the goods in €, this signed and dated
- Documents testifying of the ownership or renting
- Documents testifying of the normal residence
- Insurance of the transferred goods
- Bill of Lading
- A well completed cerfa form n°14727*01, supported by any valuable documents
- The dutiable amount in cash or bank check
How to get taxes exemption for personal effects?
For your goods to be tax-free, here is what is required :
- Your personal goods must have no professional purpose at all
- Your personal goods must be acquired at least 6 months before you move
- You must have lived out of the European Union for at least 12 months before your move
- You’re transferring your principal residence to France
- You’re importing your belongings within 12 months after your settlement in France
What should I do to be tax exempted for my relocation to France?
To be not dutiable of any taxes when moving to France, you must provide these documents to customs :
- A detailed packing list dated and signed in two copies, that indicates all the goods and furniture you will transfer to France
- All documents proving that you were living out of the EU and that you’re now settling in France.
- Before you leave, you can ask to the embassy or consulate you depend on the certificate of change of residence
- The cerfa form n°10070*03 declaring personal belongings for entrance in France, well completed and signed for all your precious goods and vehicle.
Customs clearance process
What are the Licenses required (import & export)?
1.The Bill of Lading or Airway bill (BL)
2.A packing list
3.A Certificate of Origin (CO)
4.A commercial invoice
5.Insurance certificate
6.Shipper’s export/import declaration
FAQ – Regulation
1. Paper works
The Bill of Lading, the Packing List and the Commercial Invoice are the three types of documents that are required in every import process. Other paperwork such as Certificate of Origin, Product Licenses, Product Certification, etc. can also be required for specific goods.
2. Do i need a license to import goods from China to France ?
Yes, you will need a license to import goods from China to France. The type of license you need depends of the category of your goods (permitted, restricted of prohibited). Please refer to the dedicated part of our article about import and export licenses for more information.
3. Do I need a customs broker in France ?
Yes you need a customs broker once in France and our company can provide you this service.
4. I’ve been told that I need to get an EORI number. How do i get this ?
An EORI number is a EU registration and identification number for businesses that undertake the import or export of goods into or out of the EU. Any business or individual established in the EU has to obtain an EORI number from their national customs authority before commencing customs activities in the EU.
You can validate your EORI numbers online: EORI Service.
5.Do I need to pay insurance for my goods from China ?
It is essential to pay insurance in order to avoid any issue.
6.Do I need to pay any duties and taxes in China ?
No, you do not have to pay duties and taxes in China.
7.How do i locate the import tariff for my product ?
The import tariff is based on the HS code of your product. You can check here the import tariff of your products: Import tariff base
8.What is the shipping cost from China to France?
LCL: 60 USD /cbm FCL: 1000 USD/20’: 1450 USD/40’ Express shipping door to door (10kg): 480 USD
9.How long does it take to ship from China to France?
Average transit time by sea: 40 days Average transit time by airfreight: 7 days (daily direct flight) Average transit time by rail freight: 27days Express shipping door to door (10kg): 4 days
10.How much tax will I pay for importing goods from China to France?
The import duty is a percentage that is calculated based on the customs value. How much you pay, depends on the HS code. The European Commission has prolonged the 2011 anti-dumping measures on Chinese imports of seamless pipes and tubes of stainless steel until 2023. The duties go from 48.3% up to 71.9%.