Importing brass planters from India to France
A practical guide for France brands sourcing brass planters from India — landed economics, duty access, freight transit and the government incentives that make Indian pricing 22% sharper than China.
Duty & market access into France
France applies the EU Common Customs Tariff — modest MFN duties on most consumer goods and no China-style tariff penalty on Indian origin. A concluded EU–India FTA would lower these rates further.
Getting it there
Shipments typically move FCL or LCL from Mundra or Nhava Sheva to Le Havre, Marseille-Fos in 18–26 days by sea, or 3–6 days by air for samples and urgent top-ups. We manage freight booking, customs documentation and the certificate of origin end-to-end, so the goods clear cleanly on arrival.
Customs tip: Secure an EU EORI number, ensure CE marking and French-language labelling where required, and register for French import VAT (now declared via the French VAT return).
Why India lands cheaper
Under RoDTEP, the Government of India refunds embedded duties worth 1.4% of FOB on brass planters — a saving Indian factories pass into their quote. Combined with no Section-301 tariff exposure, that is most of why landed cost into France runs 22% below China.
Buyer FAQ
Importing brass planters to France — FAQs
- France applies the EU Common Customs Tariff — modest MFN duties on most consumer goods and no China-style tariff penalty on Indian origin. A concluded EU–India FTA would lower these rates further.
- Ocean freight runs about 18–26 days from Mundra or Nhava Sheva to Le Havre, Marseille-Fos, plus 3–6 days by air for samples and urgent top-ups.
- Yes — EU Common Customs Tariff (EU–India FTA in negotiation). We issue the matching certificate of origin so you can claim any preferential duty you qualify for.
- MOQs start around 200 units at an indicative FOB of $4.00–$18.00 per unit — roughly 22% below comparable China landed cost into France.
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