Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping cosmetics from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to France by sea! Flexible shipment of whole container consolidation, professional operation of lipstick, eye shadow, liquid foundation and other sensitive goods, and handling of CPNP registration, MSDS and customs clearance documents. Double clear and tax inclusive direct delivery to Le Havre and Port of Forth, door-to-door delivery to Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Strictly control leak proof and shockproof packaging, and operate alcoholic products according to hazardous material regulations. The price is negotiable and the delivery time is 25-45 days. Assist you in going global in compliance and seizing the French beauty market!

Paris is not only the city of romance, but also a sought after destination for global beauty brands. From Baiyun in Guangzhou, Chang'an in Dongguan to Longhua in Shenzhen, Chinese cosmetics have firmly established themselves in French pharmacies, supermarkets, and e-commerce platforms with high cost-effectiveness. However, it is more complicated than expected that lipstick, liquid foundation and eye shadow discs can enter France smoothly - the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC No 1223/2009) is an inextricable "iron threshold". In 2026, the number of essence allergens increased sharply from 26 to 82, and the review of French customs on CPNP registration, responsible person system and packaging environmental compliance reached a new high. Andaxun International Logistics has been focusing on the export of sensitive beauty products for more than ten years. We now tailor a makeup shipping solution for you: full container load/less than container load, double clearance with tax included, door-to-door, to help you cope with regulatory changes with ease, with direct access to Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.

1、 Shenzhen to France cosmetics sea freight price and delivery time: one ticket, one negotiation, direct to Le Havre

We match first-hand cabins with OOCL, ONE, MSC and other shipping companies based on cargo volume (FCL/loose cargo), product form (liquid/paste/powder/alcohol), shipping urgency. One fixed price package: domestic trailer customs declaration+ocean freight+French import customs clearance+customs duties (exempt for goods with a value ≤ 22 euros)+20% value-added tax (deferred)+final delivery, no additional items on the bill.

|Full container direct delivery | 25-40 days | Large scale replenishment, stable shipping routes|

|LCL direct shipping | 28-35 days | Small and medium-sized trial orders, starting from 1CBM, with a voyage of about 28 days|

|DDP door-to-door | 28-45 days | Full custody, customers wait for receipt|

*It is recommended to book shipping 4 weeks in advance during the peak season (June September). Le Havre Port is the largest container gateway in France, with high customs clearance efficiency, and is the preferred port of entry for cosmetics. *

Tax and fee points: 0% -6.5% basic tariff for cosmetics under HS 3304; Goods with a value ≤ 22 euros are exempt from customs duties and value-added tax. If the value exceeds 22 euros, customs duties and 20% VAT must be paid. Enterprises with French tax numbers can enjoy TVAI value-added tax deferral, without actual tax payment during customs clearance, and quarterly declaration deduction; Our company will handle the payment without a tax number.

2、 Shenzhen to France cosmetics sea freight customs clearance documents: CPNP+responsible person+safety report "three piece set"

The biggest difference between cosmetics and general merchandise customs clearance is that the EU Cosmetics Notification (CPNP) must be completed in advance, and both are indispensable.

Step 1: Designate an EU Responsible Person (RP)

Non EU companies cannot directly register for CPNP and must designate a responsible person (RP) in EU member states such as France. The name and address of RP must be printed on the outer packaging of the product, and customs will focus on verification.

Step 2: Obtain the Cosmetic Safety Report (CPSR)

The prerequisite for CPNP registration is to hold a CPSR safety report, signed and issued by a toxicology expert recognized by the European Union, which proves that the product is harmless to the human body under normal use.

Step 3: Complete the CPNP system notification

RP uploads product information (product name, ingredients, country of origin, responsible person information, etc.) on the CPNP portal, and the system generates a notification number in real time. The product can then be legally listed.

Key update on July 31, 2026: The EU will increase the disclosure of essence allergens from 26 to 82. The products involved must complete CPSR updates, CPNP re notifications, and French label revisions before the deadline.

1. Essential documents (our company offers free pre-approval):

-Commercial invoice (French/English, 10 digit HS code, CIF price, EORI number of both parties, listing product name item by item, prohibiting "cosmetic set")

-Packing list (distinguishing liquid/powder/paste, separately indicating the content of alcohol)

-CPNP Notification Number, CPSR Report, RP Contact Information (in both Chinese and English)

-MSDS (mandatory for all liquid, paste, and powder products)

-INCI Ingredient List (International Nomenclature, Annotated Concentration Range)

-Certificate of Origin, Original Bill of Lading

2. Customs clearance process (handled by Le Havre cooperative bank):

24 hours before departure: Complete ICS2 entry declaration, EORI number, HS code, and cargo description must be accurate, and fines of 500-5000 euros will be imposed for data errors or omissions.

2. Electronic customs declaration: French Customs verifies the authenticity of CPNP registration number and RP information through online verification.

3. Tax payment release: Tax duties (if any) will be paid on behalf of others, and 20% value-added tax will be deferred or directly paid through TVAI. The documents will be released on the same day or within 2 days if they are complete.

4. End of line delivery: France Post/DPD delivers to the entire region of Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.

3、 Packaging Requirements for Cosmetics Shipping from Shenzhen to France: Leak proof, Shattered, and Environmentally Compliant

The two major pain points of cosmetics shipping are liquid leakage and powder tray breakage. And by 2026, France will comprehensively upgrade its environmental protection requirements for packaging. Three layer protection method:

|Inner layer | bottle mouth aluminum foil seal+sealing cap, inverted for 24 hours without leakage; The powder is completely wrapped with pearl wool/sponge and fixed without shaking.  |

|Middle layer | Each individual item is packaged in a leak proof plastic bag and undergoes a second inverted test after heat sealing. Alcoholic products with an alcohol content greater than 24% are classified as Class 3 dangerous goods, with a single bottle size of ≤ 500ml. The outer box is labeled with a limit label and UN1266 number.  |

|Outer layer | Five layer double anti corrugated box, sealed with the word "gong", tape width ≥ 5cm; labeled with "fragile", "upward", "sun resistant", and "liquid" in both Chinese and English. Wooden pallets must be marked with IPPC fumigation, and if the handwriting is blurry, they can be returned directly.  |

New PPWR Packaging Regulations in 2026 (effective from August 12th):

-The total content of heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium) in the packaging is ≤ 100mg/kg

-Packaging porosity ≤ 50% (excessive packaging is prohibited)

-Disable disposable non recyclable foam and use EPE pearl cotton or pulp molding instead

-Exporting to France requires completing EPR packaging registration in the LUCID system and affixing the French Triman logo on the packaging. Our company can handle it on behalf of you.

Packaging must be done: single box weight limit of 25kg; outer box and minimum packaging must be printed with "Made in China"; The content of the French label is complete, including RP information, INCI ingredient list, 82 kinds of essence allergen warnings (after July 31, 2026).

4、 Five key points for avoiding pitfalls in shipping cosmetics to the French market by sea

1. CPNP+CPSR+RP are indispensable: without a CPNP notification number, the goods will be returned upon arrival at the port. It is recommended to initiate compliance preparation three months in advance (designated RP → completed CPSR → CPNP notification).

2. Allergen upgrade of essence (up to 2026.7.31): The list of 82 kinds of allergens has come into effect, and labels, CPSR and CPNP must be updated simultaneously. Old version products need to be rectified within the specified time, otherwise they may face delisting.

3. TVAI VAT deferral saves money: French tax numbers can be applied for deferral, and 20% VAT will not be paid during customs clearance, with quarterly deductions. Without a tax number, our company can clear on behalf of you.

4. PPWR Packaging Regulations: Mandatory from August 12, 2026, packaging materials, porosity, and EPR registration are all indispensable. Our company can assist in completing the compliance review.

5. Truthfully declare alcoholic products: Alcohol content greater than 24% is considered a dangerous goods, and single bottles of ≤ 500ml with qualified packaging can use the limited quantity LQ channel, but MSDS must be provided and concealment is strictly prohibited.

5、 Shenzhen to France Makeup Shipping Andaxun Operation Process

① Provide product list and CPNP registration status (if not available, we will assist) → ② One ticket, one price (including VAT deferred assessment+EPR agency+ICS2 declaration) → ③ Free storage for 5 days in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan warehouses to verify MSDS, French labels, and packaging → ④ Export customs declaration+ICS2 pre declaration (24 hours before departure) → ⑤ Shipping to Le Havre/Voss port → ⑥ French double clearance+paid customs duties+VAT deferred (or paid on behalf) → ⑦ Delivery throughout the country

Andaxun International Logistics provides one-stop services from Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen to France for cosmetics sea freight, including tax and double clearance, door-to-door service - French cosmetics compliance experts, CPNP/CPSR/RP agents+TVAI deferral+EPR registration+PWWR pre-approval, allowing you to cope with the new regulations of 2026 with ease.

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-  ☎  Phone: 0755-2968 6566

-  📍  Address: Xintian Avenue, Fuhai, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

-  🚢  Main business: international sea freight, air freight, FBA dedicated line, export of sensitive goods, double clearance and tax included

*(Note: Makeup exports to France must apply for CPNP registration and designate a responsible person in advance;); The new regulations on essence allergens shall expire on July 31, 2026; The new packaging regulations for PPWR will come into effect on August 12, 2026; Complete the ICS2 declaration 24 hours before the departure of the vessel. Booking during peak season 4 weeks in advance. ）*