Shipping from the USA to France
Get your free U.S. shipping address and access thousands of American online stores. Save money with package consolidation, enjoy affordable international shipping rates, and shop exclusive U.S. deals from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, or anywhere in France.
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Why Shop from U.S. Stores to France?
French shoppers choose U.S. package forwarding to access American products, better prices, and exclusive deals not available in France:
U.S. Exclusives Outside French Retail
Many American brands and products are not available in France or Europe. Shop the latest releases directly from U.S. retailers and access products not sold in French stores.
Competitive Pricing Versus Local Markups
U.S. retailers often offer lower prices than European stores, especially on electronics, tech gadgets, and American brands. Save money even after international shipping.
Combine Before Forwarding to France
Combine multiple purchases into one international shipment. Package consolidation is the key to affordable shipping from the U.S. to France.
U.S. Sale Season From Paris or Lyon
Access Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and U.S. seasonal sales. Get exclusive American deals and ship to France affordably.
Shipping from U.S. to France
Shipping from the U.S. to France requires understanding EU customs regulations. Here's what you need to know:
Affordable Shipping Into France
Our cheap international shipping rates to France are designed to make U.S. shopping accessible. Package consolidation dramatically reduces shipping costs.
Delivery Across French Cities
We ship to all regions of France including Île-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and major cities like Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, and more.
Track Through French Clearance
Track your packages from U.S. stores through our warehouse to delivery in France. Full visibility throughout the international shipping process.
Importing into France
Typically La Poste or the courier handles clearance and bills you for VAT and any duty, along with its own "frais de dossier". French customs is explicit that those handling fees are the carrier’s own charge and not a tax, and that some carriers invoice after the parcel has already been delivered. If a prepaid-duty option is offered at checkout, those government charges would be included there instead.
VAT is due from the first euro
Douane applies TVA to every import, exactly as it would to a purchase made in France, with no low-value exemption. The standard rate is 20%.
The €150 duty relief was withdrawn in July 2026
Distance sales into the EU up to €150 previously entered duty free. That relief was abolished on 1 July 2026 and replaced with a flat €3 customs duty per item, currently scheduled to apply until 1 July 2028. Other low-value consignments that are not treated as distance sales are charged at the normal tariff rate instead of the flat €3.
"En douane" usually means paperwork, not a problem
Douane points out that tracking statuses like "en douane" or "bloqué en douane" are wording chosen by the carrier and generally mean clearance formalities are in progress. It directs customers to the carrier rather than to customs.
Customs will never text or email you for payment
Douane states it never contacts anyone by SMS or email asking them to pay duties on a parcel. Messages of that kind are a common scam aimed at people expecting a delivery, so treat them accordingly.
Import rules change, sometimes at short notice. Before a large purchase, confirm the current position with French Customs (Douane) — Douane advice on buying online from outside the EU. We last checked these sources on 20 August 2026. Your country sets the government rates. How they are collected — on delivery, or included when you pay if that option is offered — depends on the shipping method at checkout.
Four U.S. boutiques. One parcel into France.
Shop the American sites that will not ship to Paris or Lyon. Eligible packages leave as one consignment — one carrier charge, one tracking number.
Combining cuts the number of international carrier charges. It does not change the duties or taxes France assesses on the goods. You see the live price for the actual box, not a sample rate.
See how combining works →How to Shop from U.S. to France
Shop U.S. stores with your STORE2ME address. When a package arrives we email you. Sign in, add what is in the box, then request a service or pay to ship to France. Tracking is in your account. How STORE2ME Works
Shop to your U.S. address
Copy your suite from the dashboard and use it at U.S. checkout. No monthly fee.
We notify you — add details
When the package arrives we email you. Sign in and enter what is in the box.
Service or pay, then it ships to France
Request a service like combining packages, or pay to ship. Tracking is in your account.
Shop These U.S. Stores & Ship to France
These are just a few of the thousands of U.S. online stores you can shop from with your STORE2ME address. Access exclusive deals, better prices, and wider selection.
Amazon US
Sephora
Nike
Best Buy
Apple Store
Macy's
Target
Nordstrom
eBay
Walmart
REI
Home DepotShipping to France: common questions
How are import VAT and duty applied to shipments arriving in France?
French customs assesses import VAT and any duty on the shipment according to its declared contents and value. How they are collected — usually before delivery, or included when you pay if a prepaid option is offered — depends on the shipping method at checkout.
What items cannot be shipped to France?
Anything that cannot travel by air, including aerosols, flammable liquids and loose lithium batteries. French and EU rules restrict further categories, so check before you order. See prohibited items.
How long can packages stay at your U.S. facility?
Packages can wait free for a set period while you shop for more, after which a daily storage fee applies. Anything owed is shown in your account before you ship.
Can I track my shipment to France?
Yes. The tracking number appears in your account once the shipment is with the carrier, and you can follow it to your address.
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How STORE2ME Works
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