Import guide

Importing into France

France applies the EU Customs Code and the Combined Nomenclature. A commercial invoice plus an EU Customs Declaration (SAD) are required for imports from outside the EU.

French customs (Douanes) is efficient for documented shipments but strict on origin and valuation rules.

Standard VAT

20%

Applied to (CIF + duty) at import

Importer tax ID

TVA / EORI

Required on commercial invoice

Currency

EUR

Customs valuation

Required on every France-bound commercial invoice

·EORI number required.
·TVA (VAT) 20% standard.
·Detailed description of goods in French or bilingual is preferred for fast clearance.

Common Incoterms for France-bound shipments

Top imported HS chapters into France

Aggregated from the major trade corridors feeding into France. Click any chapter to look up specific subheadings.

Major export corridors to France

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