DDP to the door
Hong Kong export declaration, French import clearance, duty and VAT are all handled by us; you only hand over the goods.
FR · France
Hong Kong to France
Delivered duty paid to the door, direct to Le Havre, with Colissimo and Chronopost covering all of France
Transit (working days, to warehouse)
- Air express 6–8
- Air standard 10–15
- Sea FCL 28–35
- Sea LCL 30–38
France is Europe’s second-largest e-commerce market. The France route is a complete Hong Kong to France service: sea direct to Le Havre or Marseille, air direct to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), clearance by a licensed French broker with duty and VAT paid, and last-mile delivery via Colissimo, Chronopost, GLS and DPD across mainland France and the overseas departments.
Gateways and ports
- Air
- HKG / SZX → Paris CDG / Lyon
- Sea
- Yantian / Shekou / Kwai Tsing → Le Havre / Marseille
- Clearance
- Licensed French broker, DDP
- Last mile
- Colissimo / Chronopost / GLS / DPD
Clearance paths
How to clear goods into France
IOSS and distance selling
Low-value B2C orders to French consumers can be declared under IOSS; clients with an IOSS number simply provide it before dispatch.
Receiving and sorting
Once in the French warehouse, orders are sorted, labelled and checked before going to Amazon or straight out for delivery.
Channels and transit
France route channels
| Channel | working days | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Air express | 6–8 | Peak-season urgent replenishment |
| Air standard | 10–15 | Launches and small to medium lots |
| Sea FCL | 28–35 | Bulk replenishment; direct to Le Havre |
| Sea LCL | 30–38 | Flexible smaller lots |
Unit: working days. Warehouse-arrival basis: counted from trunk departure (vessel sailing, flight departure or train dispatch) until customs release in the destination country and signed receipt at the FBA or third-party warehouse. Includes destination customs clearance; excludes Hong Kong collection, consolidation and booking lead time, and excludes Amazon appointment and check-in.
Last mile
Delivery network
- Colissimo La Poste network covering mainland France and overseas departments
- Chronopost Time-definite express with next-day options
- GLS / DPD Cost-effective parcel networks
- Messagerie Palletised freight and FBA appointments
Highlights
Three things about this route
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Covers the main French marketplaces
Amazon FR, Cdiscount, Rakuten France and Shopify stores, with labelling and inbound arranged to each platform’s requirements.
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Overseas departments
Colissimo reaches the French overseas departments and territories.
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Oversized cargo welcome
Sea FCL and LCL both take oversized pieces; provide dimensions before dispatch.
Marketplaces supported
- Amazon FRFBA inbound / FBM fulfilment
- CdiscountFrance’s home-grown marketplace
- Rakuten FranceRakuten’s French marketplace
- Shopify / WooCommerceDirect-to-consumer store orders
FAQ
France route: frequently asked questions
How long does Hong Kong to France take?
Warehouse-arrival basis: air express 6–8 working days, air standard 10–15, sea FCL 28–35 and sea LCL 30–38.
What does DDP to France include?
Hong Kong export declaration, trunk transport, French import clearance, duty and VAT paid on your behalf, and last-mile delivery to the door or warehouse.
Can you deliver to the French overseas departments?
Yes, via Colissimo to the overseas departments and territories; lead times and charges are quoted per destination.
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