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Full Weight-Tier Rate Cards
Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to France.
Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to France.
🇫🇷 France
★★★★★4.2 / 5 — Very Good (12 reviews)
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O******aFrance
★★★★★4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to France. Transit was a little tight but still manageable. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
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K********aFrance
★★★★★4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to France for mixed cartons. Transit was a little tight but still manageable. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo. Service fiable, surtout pour le dedouanement.
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K***********yFrance
★★★★★4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to France for mixed cartons. Transit was a little tight but still manageable. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Service fiable, surtout pour le dedouanement.
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M************aFrance
★★★★★4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to France through this team. The team handled destination paperwork well. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
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A********aFrance
★★★★★3.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to France with a mid-volume order. The team handled destination paperwork well. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
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M**********yFrance
★★★★★4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to France. Transit was a little tight but still manageable. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
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O*********yFrance
★★★★★3.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to France. Transit was a little tight but still manageable. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
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M*********wFrance
★★★★★3.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to France through this team. Transit was a little tight but still manageable. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
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M***********eFrance
★★★★★5
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to France through this team. The team handled destination paperwork well. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
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A***********eFrance
★★★★★4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to France with a mid-volume order. The team handled destination paperwork well. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Service fiable, surtout pour le dedouanement.
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F*********eFrance
★★★★★3.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to France for mixed cartons. The team handled destination paperwork well. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
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A********eFrance
★★★★★4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to France with a mid-volume order. The team handled destination paperwork well. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
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Price Trend — France Air Freight
Historical freight rates from China to France for 10 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
China to France — Shipping Reference Data
The country-specific numbers we plan every France booking around:
Main air gateways
CDG (Paris), LYS (Lyon), MRS (Marseille)
Destination customs authority
French Customs (Douane)
De-minimis / duty-free threshold
EUR 150 (duty-free); VAT from first euro
Import tax & duty regime
Import VAT 20%; duty 0–12% by TARIC code
Local currency
EUR
Typical port/airport dwell time
3–6 days
Peak / busy season
Sep–Nov
Conformity & certification
CE marking + IOSS for low-value B2C parcels
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
E-Commerce Restock
Small-Batch E-Commerce Restock
The 10 KG band is the classic e-commerce restock or first trial run. Air is the default — it lands the best cost-to-speed trade-off, and most managed air channels open at around 21 KG. Functionally this is less-than-container air freight.
Most managed air channels set their floor near 21 KG
On the current feed, China-to-France rates open at USD 9.27/KG via EU Air Small Parcel FO-SI6-1. For a 10 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 93. RateHive can manage the customs entry and import-tax step, while the duty itself follows the Import VAT 20%; duty 0–12% by TARIC code set by French Customs (Douane).
What import duty and tax will I pay bringing goods into France?
Entries into France are assessed by French Customs (Douane), and the regime that applies is: Import VAT 20%; duty 0–12% by TARIC code. On de-minimis, the position is EUR 150 (duty-free); VAT from first euro. RateHive offers managed clearance and tax processing — a coordination service, not Incoterms DDP — to handle these formalities for you.
Can I move batteries by Air Freight into France?
Battery cargo flies into France under handling controls: built-in cells follow IATA PI966/PI967, loose cells need separate classification. We run certified battery channels through CDG (Paris), LYS (Lyon), MRS (Marseille), with surcharges of roughly USD 3–8/KG.
What's the best channel for 10 KG into France?
At 10 KG into France, Air Freight is the call — it strikes the best speed-to-cost balance (5–10 business days) at this size and clears through CDG (Paris), LYS (Lyon), MRS (Marseille). Ocean minimums make sea uneconomical below about 50 KG.
What's the smallest shipment worth sending to France?
Floors vary by channel into France: managed air from about 21 KG (occasionally 12 KG), ocean LCL from roughly 1 CBM, and express courier for single parcels. Under 21 KG, express is usually the cheapest way in.
Which certifications does France require on imports?
For regulated cargo into France, budget for: CE marking + IOSS for low-value B2C parcels. A missing conformity document is the single most common reason French Customs (Douane) puts a shipment on hold, so verify your HS-code requirements before the goods leave China.
When does demand peak on the China-to-France lane?
Space into France gets tight around Sep–Nov, layered on top of the China-side crunch at Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Booking a week or two ahead in those windows locks in both capacity and price.
How long does Air Freight take from China to France?
Air Freight on the China-to-France lane runs 5–10 business days, end to end: supplier pickup, consolidation, the main leg, clearance by French Customs (Douane), and last-mile delivery. Best fit: time-sensitive goods, high-value items, small shipments.
