Tell us what you need and where it's going. We find the right maker in France, Italy, Spain or Switzerland, inspect your order before it leaves and deliver it to your store or warehouse in the US, Canada or the Gulf, with the customs paperwork handled.
We ship to the US, Canada and the six Gulf countries. Pick a destination to see what it takes: the duty and tax, who has to be the importer, the papers, and the rules for your product.
North America
Gulf countries
The European side is the same for every destination. We confirm your product's tariff code and origin, prepare the invoice, packing list and proof of origin, file the export declaration (the goods leave the EU free of French VAT), inspect, and book freight with insurance.
Shipping somewhere else? Ask us and we'll check the rules for your country.
North America
United States
Our main route. One agreed price covers duty, customs and delivery, and you simply receive the goods.
Delivered duties paid (DDP)
Import duty
10%in total for most EU goods, 12.5% for most Swiss goods, since July 24, 2026
Tax at import
NoneNo VAT. State sales tax applies when you resell.
Who imports
We arrange itA licensed US customs broker files the entry for every shipment.
Getting there
3 to 5 weeksdoor to door by sea, about 1 week by air
Step by step
We confirm your product's US tariff code (HTS) and the current duty rate, and put both in your quote.
For food, we check the maker's FDA registration and gather the documents your US importer needs.
We prepare the export papers in Europe and book sea or air freight with cargo insurance.
A licensed US customs broker files the entry and pays the duty and fees. Every commercial shipment needs an entry: the $800 duty-free exemption has been suspended since August 29, 2025.
The goods are delivered to your store, warehouse or 3PL.
Product rules
Food
FDA-registered maker, prior notice before each shipment, US labels (Nutrition Facts, allergens, ingredients in English, US and metric net weight) and a US importer running a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP).
Wine and spirits
A licensed US importer with a federal TTB permit, an approved label (COLA) and FDA prior notice. Sales then follow each state's distribution rules.
Cosmetics and soap
Cosmetics follow the FDA's MoCRA rules: registered facility, listed products and a US contact on the label. Plain soap sold only for cleaning is regulated by the CPSC instead.
Customs fees
Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of the value, with a minimum and a maximum) and, by sea, Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%). Both included in your price.
North America
Canada
Goods made in the EU enter mostly duty-free under the EU–Canada trade agreement (CETA). And labels from French makers are already half bilingual.
DDP or DAP, set in your quote
Import duty
0%for most EU-made goods, with a CETA origin statement on the invoice. Without it, the regular rate applies.
Tax at import
5% GSTpaid at the border, recoverable for GST-registered businesses. Provincial sales tax applies on resale.
Who imports
A CARM-registered importerYou, or a non-resident importer, registered with the Canada Border Services Agency and using a customs broker.
Getting there
3 to 6 weeksdoor to door by sea, about 1 week by air
Step by step
We check that your product counts as EU-made under CETA rules: made, or sufficiently processed, in the EU.
The maker adds the CETA statement on origin to the invoice. Above €6,000, it must include the exporter's REX number.
The importer registers in the CBSA's CARM portal, appoints a customs broker and posts financial security so goods can be released before payment.
The broker files the declaration. GST is paid, and the duty is 0% when the origin is proven.
The goods are delivered to your door.
Product rules
Food
Most food imports need a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence from the CFIA, held by the importer. Labels must be in English and French and meet Canadian standards.
Wine and spirits
Only the provincial liquor board (the SAQ in Quebec, the LCBO in Ontario and so on) imports alcohol for resale. Makers get listed through a licensed local agent.
Cosmetics
The importer notifies Health Canada (Cosmetic Notification Form) within 10 days of the first sale. Labels in English and French, ingredients listed with INCI names.
Swiss goods
Not covered by CETA. Switzerland has its own trade agreement with Canada through EFTA, and we check whether your product qualifies.
Small parcels
Courier shipments from the EU pay tax from CAD 20, so fewer, larger shipments usually cost less.
Gulf countries
United Arab Emirates
The Gulf's trading hub. Most goods pay 5% duty and 5% VAT, and the importer must be a company licensed in the UAE.
DAP: your company or clearing agent importsDDP on request, through a local importer of record
Import duty
5%of the value with freight and insurance (CIF) for most goods. Alcohol 50%.
Tax at import
5% VATon the value plus duty, recoverable for VAT-registered importers
Who imports
A UAE companywith a trade licence and a customs importer code. The goods must match its licensed activity.
Getting there
Sea or airBy sea through Khor Fakkan or Fujairah on the east coast, then by road. Timing confirmed in your quote.
Shipping in 2026: container traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been heavily disrupted since March 2026. Sea freight to the Gulf now goes through ports that are still open, then by road or feeder ship, with surcharges. We confirm the route, cost and timing in your quote.
Step by step
We confirm the Gulf tariff code for your product.
If your product must be registered before sale (food, cosmetics), the importer starts that first.
We prepare the commercial invoice (signed and stamped, with tariff codes), the packing list and a certificate of origin from the French chamber of commerce.
Invoices above AED 10,000 must be attested online by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at AED 150 per invoice. The importer usually does this.
The importer or its clearing agent files the customs declaration and pays the duty and VAT.
The goods are released and delivered.
Product rules
Food
Registered with the emirate's food authority (in Dubai, through Dubai Municipality's Montaji system). Key label facts in Arabic (stickers are accepted), a halal certificate for meat and animal-derived ingredients, and enough shelf life left on arrival.
Wine and spirits
Only licensed alcohol importers and distributors. 50% duty.
Cosmetics
Each product is registered (in Dubai, on Montaji) by a UAE-licensed company, and needs a federal conformity certificate that customs checks. Labels in Arabic and English.
Gulf countries
Saudi Arabia
The largest Gulf market, and the most paperwork: every shipment needs a certificate on SABER, the Saudi product conformity platform.
DAP: your company or clearing agent importsDDP on request, through a local importer of record
Import duty
5% to 15%5% for many goods. Many foods and light manufactured goods now pay up to 15% or more after the 2025 and 2026 tariff changes.
Tax at import
15% VATon the value plus duty
Who imports
A Saudi companywith a Commercial Registration, registered with ZATCA, the tax and customs authority
Getting there
Via JeddahBy sea to Jeddah on the Red Sea, then by road to Riyadh or Dammam; or by air
Shipping in 2026: container traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been heavily disrupted since March 2026, so the Gulf-coast ports are hard to reach by sea. Jeddah remains the main open gateway. We confirm the route, cost and timing in your quote.
Step by step
We check your product's code against the 2026 Saudi tariff. Codes changed in January 2026, and the SABER certificate and the customs declaration must match.
Regulated products, which covers most consumer and industrial goods, need a Product Certificate of Conformity on SABER before the first shipment.
Food and cosmetics also go through the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).
Since October 1, 2025, every shipment needs its own Shipment Certificate on SABER, issued before the customs declaration.
We prepare the invoice and a certificate of origin certified by the French chamber of commerce, with the Saudi consignee named on it.
The importer's broker files the declaration on FASAH, pays the duty and VAT, and the goods are released.
Product rules
Food
SFDA rules, Arabic labelling, and a halal certificate from a body recognised by the Saudi Halal Center for meat and animal-derived products.
Alcohol and pork
Not allowed.
Cosmetics
Regulated by the SFDA. Products are listed with it before import, with Arabic labelling.
Gulf countries
Qatar
No VAT and 5% duty on most goods. The importer must hold a Qatari import licence.
DAP: your company or clearing agent importsDDP on request, through a local importer of record
Import duty
5%for most goods
Tax at import
No VATNot introduced yet. Excise tax applies to tobacco and to energy and sweetened drinks.
Who imports
A Qatari companywith a commercial registration, an import licence and a customs code
Getting there
Sea or airBy sea through other Gulf ports, then by road or feeder ship. Air is often simpler.
Shipping in 2026: container traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been heavily disrupted since March 2026, and several carriers have paused direct bookings to Qatar. We confirm the route, cost and timing in your quote.
Step by step
We confirm the tariff code and whether your product needs a permit or registration first (for food, with the Ministry of Public Health).
We prepare the commercial invoice, the packing list and an original certificate of origin from the French chamber of commerce.
The importer or a licensed broker files the declaration on Al Nadeeb, Qatar's customs single window, and pays the duty.
Customs inspects commercial shipments before release, then the goods are delivered.
Product rules
Food
Ministry of Public Health rules, Arabic labelling, shelf-life limits and halal certificates where needed.
Alcohol and pork
Only through state-licensed channels.
Gulf countries
Kuwait
No VAT and 5% duty, but strict paperwork: documents legalised by the Kuwaiti embassy, and a Kuwaiti licence holder.
DAP: your company or clearing agent imports
Import duty
5%of the CIF value for most goods. Higher rates protect some goods also made in Kuwait.
Tax at import
No VATNot planned before 2028.
Who imports
A licensed Kuwaiti importerImport licence from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The licence holder named on the bill of lading must be a Kuwaiti national.
Getting there
Sea or airBy sea through other Gulf ports, then by road or feeder ship; or by air
Shipping in 2026: container traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been heavily disrupted since March 2026, and several carriers have paused direct bookings to Kuwait. We confirm the route, cost and timing in your quote.
Step by step
We confirm the tariff code and any permit your product needs.
The commercial invoice and the certificate of origin are certified by the French chamber of commerce, then legalised by the Kuwaiti embassy or consulate. Allow time for this before the goods leave.
The bill of lading names the licensed Kuwaiti importer as consignee.
The importer's broker clears the goods and pays the duty, then the goods are delivered.
Product rules
Food
Arabic labelling, shelf-life rules and Kuwait's halal requirements.
Alcohol and pork
Banned.
Gulf countries
Bahrain
5% duty and 10% VAT, both paid before the goods are released.
DAP: your company or clearing agent importsDDP on request, through a local importer of record
Import duty
5%of the CIF value for most goods
Tax at import
10% VATon the value plus duty, paid with the duty. Approved importers can defer it.
Who imports
A Bahraini companywith a Commercial Registration, and its VAT number if it's registered
Getting there
Sea or airBy sea through other Gulf ports, then by road or feeder ship; or by air
Shipping in 2026: container traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been heavily disrupted since March 2026, and several carriers have paused direct bookings to Bahrain. We confirm the route, cost and timing in your quote.
Step by step
We confirm the tariff code and any permit your product needs.
We prepare the invoice, the packing list and a certificate of origin from the French chamber of commerce.
The importer or a licensed broker files the customs declaration electronically and pays the duty and VAT.
The goods are released, after inspection if customs asks for one, and delivered.
Product rules
Food
Arabic labelling, shelf-life rules and halal certificates where needed, following Gulf standards.
Alcohol
Licensed importers only.
Gulf countries
Oman
5% duty, 5% VAT, and ports outside the Strait of Hormuz: right now the most reliable way into the Gulf by sea.
DAP: your company or clearing agent importsDDP on request, through a local importer of record
Import duty
5%for most goods
Tax at import
5% VATon the value plus duty, since April 2021
Who imports
An Omani companywith an importer code from Omani customs
Getting there
Direct by seato Sohar or Salalah, both outside the Strait of Hormuz; or by air
Step by step
We confirm the tariff code and any permit your product needs.
We prepare the invoice, the packing list, a certificate of origin from the French chamber of commerce and the bill of lading.
The importer or a licensed broker files the declaration with Omani customs and pays the duty and VAT.
The goods are released and delivered.
Product rules
Food
Arabic labelling, shelf-life rules and halal certificates where needed.
Cosmetics
A conformity certificate from an approved third-party body, and labels that meet Gulf standards.
Typical rates for most goods. The exact rate depends on your product's tariff code, and we check it when we quote. DDP means we deliver duties paid; DAP means we deliver to your door and you or your clearing agent handle import customs. In the Gulf the importer has to be a locally licensed company, which is why we usually deliver DAP there. There is no EU trade agreement with the Gulf yet: the EU and the UAE aim to conclude one in 2026.
Rules checked on November 11, 2026. This is general information, not legal or customs advice: we confirm the rules for your exact product in your quote.
One price, from the maker's door to yours
Your quote covers every step below. You approve the maker and the sample. We take care of everything else.
Step 1
The maker
We shortlist and vet makers, then negotiate price, minimums and lead time.
Step 2
Production
We follow your order and keep you posted, in English.
Step 3
Inspection
We check quantity, finish and labels at the maker, with photos and video.
Step 4
Freight
Export papers, ocean or air freight, and cargo insurance.
Step 5
Customs
Papers made for your destination, cleared by a licensed broker. In the US, duties are already in your price.
Step 6
Your door
Delivered to your store, restaurant, warehouse or 3PL.
You only have two jobs: say yes, and open the boxes.
We're based near Montpellier, a day's drive from makers across southern France, Spain and northern Italy.
Nothing ships without your OK
You see the inspection report first. If something is wrong, you choose: rework, replacement or refusal.
Fees you can see
Our fee sits on its own line, separate from the maker's price. No markups hidden in the product cost.
Pre-shipment inspection
Extra virgin olive oil, 500 ml bottles
Example report
Quantity
1,200 of 1,200 bottlesPass
Bottles and caps
80 checked, no defectsPass
Labels
Match the approved artworkPass
Lot and best-before dates
On every casePass
Pallets and carton marks
2 pallets, marked as agreedPass
Photos and video
38 files attached
Ready to ship once you approve
Start free. Pay only when you order.
Your quote is free and comes with no commitment. Our fee applies only to orders you place, and it always sits on its own line.
Want three vetted makers side by side first? The optional Supplier Shortlist costs $190, is credited to your first order and is refunded if we can't find at least two suitable makers.
Your price covers the product, packing, export papers, freight, cargo insurance, US import duties and fees, customs clearance and delivery. You pay one agreed amount and receive the goods.
You don't deal with freight forwarders, customs brokers or duty bills. We do.
Can you deliver outside the US?
Yes. We also ship to Canada and to the six Gulf countries: the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Each has its own duties, taxes and paperwork, summarised in the destination picker above.
In the Gulf, only a locally licensed company can import, so we usually deliver to your door and work with your clearing agent. A duties-paid price is possible through a local importer-of-record service.
How much are US import duties on European goods right now?
Since July 24, 2026, most goods from the EU pay 10% in total: the regular US duty, topped up by an additional tariff to reach 10%. If the regular duty is already 10% or more, only the regular duty applies. Most Swiss goods work the same way at 12.5%.
Some products are exempt, and others, such as steel and aluminum goods, follow different rules. Rates changed several times in 2025 and 2026, so we check the rate for your exact product when we quote, and it's included in your price.
What's the minimum order?
It depends on the maker. Many European workshops accept first orders of a few thousand dollars, and some go lower. Tell us your quantity and target price, and we'll tell you honestly whether it's realistic before you pay anything.
