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Air freight, sea freight and courier from UAE to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Le Havre and all France. Full EU customs SAD filing, TARIC codes, French VAT handling door-to-door.
Daily air cargo Dubai DXB to Paris CDG and Lyon LYS. Also connecting to Marseille MRS and other French airports via CDG hub. General and express cargo.
Full container loads from Jebel Ali to Le Havre and Marseille-Fos. Direct and transshipment services. 20ft and 40ft containers.
Less-than-container-load consolidations from Jebel Ali to Le Havre. Cost-effective for shipments under 10 CBM. Weekly consolidated sailings.
DHL, FedEx and UPS door-to-door courier UAE to France. Best rates for parcels, documents and small cargo under 70 KG.
Full EU SAD (Single Administrative Document) preparation, TARIC code classification, EUR.1 Certificate of Origin, French customs filing. All handled by our team.
UAE VAT 5%, TRN 105074443000001, FTA QR code. EUR.1 certificate for UAE-origin goods to access reduced or zero EU import duty.
| Service | Transit | Tracking | Customs | VAT Invoice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Freight | 1–7 days | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sea Freight FCL | Route specific | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sea Freight LCL | Route specific | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Courier DHL/FedEx | 2–7 days | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customs Clearance | Same day | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Route | Mode | Time | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai DXB → Paris CDG | Air | 6–8 hrs | Daily |
| Jebel Ali → Le Havre | Sea | 20–26 days | Weekly |
| Jebel Ali → Marseille Fos | Sea | 18–24 days | Weekly |
| UAE → Paris DHL | Courier | 3–4 days | Daily |
| LCL → Le Havre | Sea | 22–28 days | Weekly |
France and UAE have strong bilateral trade with annual trade exceeding EUR 10 billion. France is a significant UAE trading partner in Europe. Key UAE exports to France include petroleum products, aluminium and re-exported goods. Key French exports to UAE include aircraft, luxury goods, pharmaceuticals and agri-food products.
Paris is home to a significant UAE business community. The French-Arab Chamber of Commerce facilitates UAE-France trade relations. The EU-UAE Free Trade Agreement negotiations, when concluded, are expected to significantly boost bilateral trade.
France uses the EU automated customs system. All imports require an EU Import Declaration filed via the Customs Information and Management System (CIMS). Air freight from UAE requires ICS2 pre-arrival safety filing before aircraft departure.
France applies EU Common External Tariff rates. Standard MFN rates vary by product. EUR.1 certificates for UAE-origin goods may reduce duty. French customs has a risk-based release system — most compliant low-risk shipments clear within 24 hours.
Le Havre is France's largest sea port by container volume, handling approximately 3 million TEUs annually. It is the primary destination for Jebel Ali sea freight to France. Marseille-Fos is the second largest port serving South France and Mediterranean cargo.
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is Europe's second largest cargo airport handling over 2 million tonnes annually. Lyon Saint-Exupéry handles cargo for the Rhône-Alpes region. Both are connected to UAE by multiple daily cargo flights.
Products sold in France must comply with EU product safety directives including CE marking for regulated categories, REACH regulation for chemicals, RoHS for electronics, and the EU General Product Safety Regulation effective 2024.
Food products require EU food safety law compliance with French-language labelling, allergen declarations and nutritional information. Organic products require EU organic certification. Wine imported to France requires EU wine labelling compliance. Dazro advises on French regulatory compliance at quoting stage.
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