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How to Ship from China to France with DDP (2026 Guide)
Quick answer — China → France DDP
- Road freight (卡航) DDP to France: ~25 days door to door
- Rail DDP: ~35 days via Duisburg/Paris corridor
- Sea DDP: ~50 days via Le Havre
- Last mile: truck, DHL, UPS, or DPD · Full tracking · Alibaba payment
- Import VAT 20% included under DDP; EU duty by HS code
Shipping from China to France with DDP covers freight to Le Havre or Marseille-Fos, EU customs clearance, French VAT (20%), and delivery to Paris, Lyon, or your warehouse.
France Import Basics
EU Common External Tariff + 20% VAT. Under DDP, TY Freight calculates duty/VAT from HS code. French guide: Français — Chine → Europe.
Modes to France
- Sea: lowest cost, ~35–45 days DDP
- Rail/truck: ~35 days
- Air: 5–7 days for urgent SKUs
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Transit Times & Last-Mile Delivery
- Road freight (卡航): ~25 days door to door with signature delivery
- Rail: ~35 days — cost-effective for 5–30 CBM
- Sea FCL/LCL: ~50 days — lowest cost for bulk orders
- Last mile: truck, DHL, UPS, or DPD to your door or warehouse
- Tracking: full shipment visibility from Guangzhou pickup to delivery
- Payment: Alibaba Trade Assurance on tyfreight.en.alibaba.com after quote confirmation
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Shipping to France? Send city/postcode and CBM for a DDP quote.