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Air Freight
USA to France

Ship air cargo from USA to France via direct transatlantic flights. Douanes Françaises clearance, bilingual French/English documentation, and delivery across every French region and overseas territory.
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Full cargo insurance available. If anything goes wrong, we handle it. Your shipment is protected.

First Time Importing to France?

Our Paris-based team handles Douanes Françaises customs, EORI registration, DGCCRF permits, ANSM authorization for medicines, and bilingual French/English documentation for EU compliance.

Why 4,000+ French businesses trust us

Your Trusted
Partner for USA
to France Air Freight

Since 2009, we’ve helped French businesses import from the USA via direct transatlantic flights. Our teams in New York, Chicago, and Paris handle Douanes Françaises customs clearance, bilingual documentation, and TNT/Colissimo road delivery across every French region and overseas territory.
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Who Ships from USA to France with ExFreight?

French Amazon FBA & E-commerce Sellers

French Importers & Distributors

Not sure about direct JFK-CDG vs Amsterdam hub routing to France?

Complete logistics solutions

Services We Provide

Air Freight

Need it fast? Air freight from USA reaches France in 1-2 days via direct transatlantic flights to Paris CDG, Orly, and Lyon.
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French Amazon FBA Sellers

Special rates for Amazon.fr FBA — warehouse pickup in USA, Douanes clearance, and delivery to Amazon Paris and Lyon fulfillment centers.

Direct Routes from USA to France

Nationwide French Coverage

We operate direct transatlantic air routes from major US gateways to Paris Charles de Gaulle (1-2 days), Europe’s #4 cargo hub, with onward TNT/Colissimo road delivery across all French regions including Corsica and DOM-TOM. Charter flights available for urgent fashion, wine, and pharmaceutical cargo.

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Direct Routes from USA to France

Nationwide French Coverage

We operate direct transatlantic air routes from major US gateways to Paris Charles de Gaulle (1-2 days), Europe’s #4 cargo hub, with onward TNT/Colissimo road delivery across all French regions including Corsica and DOM-TOM. Charter flights available for urgent fashion, wine, and pharmaceutical cargo.

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to Paris CDG (Air)

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Don't See Your French City?

We deliver from USA nationwide across France — Paris to Marseille, Bordeaux to Strasbourg, plus Corsica and overseas territories. Contact us for transatlantic routing advice, European gateway options, and Douanes duty optimization.

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Why Choose ExFreight

Rich Experience in Transportation

We transport goods through shipping by sea, air, rail, and international express delivery. 80% of our employees have over 10 years of work experience.

Save Up to 40% on Shipping

Our direct relationships with carriers mean lower rates passed directly to you. No middlemen, no markups.

Abundant Business Outlets

We have over 20 business branches throughout USA, so no matter where your supplier is located, we can deliver to the nearest warehouse.

24/7 Online Support

Our team provides free shipping consultation services 24/7, 7 days a week. There are no geographical restrictions.

USA Free Warehousing

In USA, we offer free warehousing services for up to 30 days.

Transport of Oversized & Heavy Cargo

We have successful experience in transporting hydraulic machinery, molds, engines, industrial robots, and extra-long steel products.

Ready to Ship from USA to France?

Get a personalized USA-to-France air freight quote — direct flights from JFK, ORD, or Atlanta to Paris Charles de Gaulle and Lyon.

Trusted by 10,000+ businesses worldwide

What Our Customers Say

"Charles de Gaulle is our gateway to Southern Europe"

ExFreight routes our US imports through Paris CDG, then TNT trucking covers France, Spain, and Italy from our Parisian warehouse. The 1-day transatlantic plus EU road network is unbeatable for South European distribution.

Camille Rousseau

Paris, France

230+ shipments

"Bilingual service — French and English documentation"

ExFreight handles everything bilingually. Douanes filings and invoices in French, correspondence in English. Our French customs broker and US export team both get what they need without translation delays.

Maria Garcia

Spain

180+ shipments

"Best air freight rates USA to Lyon"

Our specialty chemicals ship from Houston to Lyon in 30 hours. ExFreight air rates consistently beat direct airline quotes by 20-25% on our monthly industrial cargo to the Rhône-Alpes chemical cluster.

David Chen

USA

310+ shipments

"Nice routing — French Riviera express"

For our luxury goods distribution along the Côte d’Azur, ExFreight suggested routing directly to Nice. Avoids Paris congestion, direct delivery to Monaco, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez clients. Premium service for premium clients.

Thomas Müller

Germany

200+ shipments

"Reliable USA-France trade partner since 2019"

From pandemic restrictions to ongoing EU-US trade discussions and CBAM phase-in, ExFreight kept our USA-France trade flowing smoothly. Their transparent communication during every policy shift is priceless.

Carlos Mendez

Mexico

340+ shipments

"Air freight scales our wine and luxury imports"

We import US specialty goods for French luxury retailers and wine distributors. ExFreight started with monthly consolidations, scaled to weekly charters as our distribution across France and Monaco has grown.

Rebecca Johnson

USA

195+ shipments

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does air freight from USA to France take?
Direct air freight 1-2 days to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY), Lyon (LYS). Express courier: 24 hours door-to-door. Consolidated air: 3-4 days. Charter flights: same-day possible for urgent cargo. Douanes clearance adds 1 day for standard shipments with complete documentation.
Air freight: USD $3.50-$6.50/kg on direct transatlantic flights. Express: $7-$14/kg for urgent cargo. Charter pricing on request. TVA 20% on customs value plus EU Common External Tariff duties (average 0-10% for most finished goods, higher for wine, textiles, and luxury products).
Douanes Françaises (DGDDI) process imports under EU customs rules. You need an EORI number (FR prefix), HS commodity codes (TARIC), and customs value declaration. Permits from DGCCRF (consumer safety), ANSM (medicines), DGAL (food/animal products), CE marking. TVA 20% collected at clearance or deferred.
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) — 75%+ of US-France air trade, Europe’s #4 cargo hub. Paris Orly (ORY) — secondary Paris gateway. Also Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS), Marseille (MRS), Nice (NCE), Toulouse (TLS). ExFreight provides nationwide road delivery across all French regions and overseas territories.
Yes — Amazon.fr FBA from USA. Warehouse pickup, air transit, Douanes clearance, FBA delivery to Lauwin-Planque, Orléans, and other French fulfillment centers. FNSKU labeling required. Pallets: Euro 1200×800mm. Need EU EORI number and French TVA registration (or Article 293 simplified).
No formal US-EU FTA — trade runs on WTO MFN tariffs plus EU Common External Tariff. Ongoing Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, aircraft subsidy disputes partially resolved. EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) phasing in 2026. ExFreight monitors all policy updates affecting US-France trade flows.
Two options: (1) Direct transatlantic: JFK-CDG 7-hour flight, total transit 24 hours door-to-door. (2) Consolidated via Amsterdam or Frankfurt hub: 2-3 days. Direct saves 12-24 hours and $150-400 per 100kg shipment on time-sensitive cargo like fashion, pharmaceuticals, and luxury goods.
Yes — the EU imposes anti-dumping duties on select US-origin biodiesel, ethanol, steel, and some chemicals. Rates: 15-55%. France applies additional oversight on wine and agricultural imports. Check EU Trade Defence Instruments registry. ExFreight flags known anti-dumping categories during quoting.

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