| France has a normal trade relation with the United | | | | send it as a gift and avoid paying taxes. Before |
| States as it is a part of many organizations including | | | | shipping to France find out the harmonized tariff code |
| the World Trade Organization and it is also a part of | | | | for the commodity. Many of the taxes you have to |
| the European Union. Before shipping to France, you | | | | pay are determined by the category of the product |
| have to make sure your packages correspond to all | | | | so you will rapidly know what to expect. |
| the requirements of the country. | | | | Make sure the size and weight of the package is |
| Your product may be classified as a document or a | | | | right and that the label is properly written then |
| commodity, which is a big difference and can | | | | prepare the necessary documents like the invoice, |
| determine what kind of forms you have to fill out | | | | the packing list, the customs valuation. Make sure the |
| and what taxes you will pay. Airline tickets, | | | | latter includes the appropriate value of the |
| brochures, business cars, checks, gift cards, technical | | | | commodity you are sending otherwise there may be |
| manuals and others qualify as documents. If your | | | | problems at the customs. Include the insurance and |
| product does not qualify as a document, you should | | | | the freight costs on the invoice. |
| check if it is prohibited or if it is the subject of | | | | After the papers are ready, it is time to pay the |
| certain restriction so you know if you need | | | | taxes. If your products are valued, less than 22 euro |
| supplementary documents or licenses. You may | | | | you will not pay any taxes otherwise you will at least |
| merely need to include several more details on the | | | | have to pay the VAT, which is either 19.6% or 5.5% |
| invoice but if you fail to do so your product might be | | | | depending on the type of product. If you are using |
| held at the customs or you will need to pay some | | | | the services of a shipper, you will get a tax estimate |
| taxes and penalties. | | | | prior to shipping to France and after you complete |
| If your product is valued under 45 euros, you can | | | | the valuation form. |