Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping hotpot base ingredients from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to France by sea! Choose from FCL (Less than Container Load) options, specialize in food export operations, and handle hygiene certificates, phytosanitary certificates, and certificates of origin. 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 packaging leakage, support constant temperature cabinets, and provide full protection for EU food access. The price is negotiable and the delivery time is 30-45 days. Let spicy and fresh flavors sweep across France!

France, a country renowned for its culinary culture, is becoming a key target market for Chinese cuisine going global. In cities such as Paris and Lyon, hotpot has quickly become popular due to its unique social attributes and rich flavors, and the local demand for hotpot ingredients continues to rise. But exporting food to the EU is not an easy task - animal quarantine certificates are required for butter, plant quarantine certificates are required for mushrooms, and additives must comply with EU standards; During sea transportation, packaging leakage may contaminate the entire container, and incomplete customs clearance documents may pose a risk of cargo detention. Starting from 2026, French customs will further tighten their food import policies, coupled with the continuous increase in demurrage fees caused by congestion in Nordic ports. Any problem in any link could potentially render the entire batch of goods useless.

Andaxun International Logistics has been deeply involved in the three major sources of goods in Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen, specializing in food shipping for more than ten years. We provide full container load/less than container load, double clearance tax inclusive, and door-to-door full chain services, ensuring that your products arrive safely in Paris, Le Havre, and Marseille!

1、 Shipping price and delivery time of Shenzhen to France hotpot base: one ticket, one negotiation, express delivery directly

We adhere to personalized pricing based on the quantity of goods (full container/bulk cargo), the composition of the bottom material (animal fat/plant raw materials), packaging specifications, etc., and match the best shipping company (CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, etc.) and route to provide a full package quotation: sea freight+food special operation fee+port of origin miscellaneous fees+destination port customs clearance+customs duty+20% value-added tax in France+delivery fee. The standard VAT in France is 20%, but the food category is only subject to a super low tax rate of 10%, based on CIF plus tariffs. This policy can significantly reduce your import costs.

1. Timeframe reference (Shenzhen Yantian/Guangzhou Nansha/Dongguan Port → Le Havre/Fos Port → France wide):

Full container sea freight takes 30-45 days, approximately 25-35 days for sea freight, and 5-10 days for customs clearance and inland transportation

LCL sea freight takes 35-48 days, including cargo collection at the port of origin, unpacking at the destination port, and distribution

Door to door service takes 40-52 days, covering major cities such as Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and the entire region

*It is recommended to book shipping 2-3 weeks in advance during the peak season (September December). *

New D&D Policy for Ports in 2026: CMA CGM will adjust the rules for demurrage and demurrage fees in Nordic ports from January 1, 2026. The free storage time for all ports in France will be reduced from 7 days to 5 days, and the free container usage time will be reduced from 7 days to 4 days. Starting from the 5th/6th day, a tiered fee system will be implemented. Be sure to confirm the customs clearance time in advance to avoid additional costs.

2、 Shenzhen to France Hotpot Bottom Shipping Customs Clearance Documents and Processes: Six Core Documents, None Can Be Missing

French customs and DGCCRF (Directorate General for Competition, Consumption and Anti Fraud) jointly implement strict control over imported food, and goods containing animal derived ingredients will trigger mandatory inspections. The hot pot base imported from China belongs to the category of easy to supplement documents. The preparation of documents must be done in one go, and it is important to avoid delaying the delivery time due to temporary supplementation.

1. The six core documents that must be prepared are:

1. Veterinary hygiene certificate: Base materials containing animal ingredients such as butter and chicken oil must be provided, indicating "suitable for human consumption" and including the registration number of the slaughterhouse where the raw materials are sourced. The certificate must be issued within 30 days before shipment

2. Heat treatment certificate: A processing record of ≥ 70 ℃ for 30 minutes must be provided for the base material containing butter

3. Plant quarantine certificate: Bottom materials containing dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, mushrooms and other plant raw materials must be provided, involving pesticide residue and fungal toxin testing

4. Composition analysis report and health certificate: issued by Chinese customs or inspection and quarantine institutions; The ingredient report must accurately indicate the butter content, capsaicin content, type and content of additives, and cannot contain vague words such as "spice" or "secret spice"

5. Certificate of Origin: CO or Form A, used to enjoy tariff preferences

6. Commercial invoice and packing list: The invoice must specify the composition and content in detail, and the packing list must indicate the gross and net weight, as well as the number of packages; The commercial invoice must include both parties' EORI numbers

2. French destination port double clearance process (our local cooperative customs clearance agency handles the entire process):

Importer filing and EORI application ensure that importers complete the French customs food import filing, providing EORI number and VAT number; Our company can assist in processing 2-3 weeks in advance

The TRACES system requires the submission of CHED health documents in advance through the EU TRACES system for the declaration of animal and plant products and food, which must be completed before the arrival of the goods

Submit a complete set of documents for pre review 3-5 days before the arrival of the goods at the port, especially the ingredient report and hygiene certificate 1-2 days prior

Customs and health double inspection customs document review, DGCCRF random inspection based on risk (including high inspection rate of animal source goods) 3-7 days

Tax payment release and proxy payment of customs duties (seasoning average 0% -15%)+10% value-added tax (food category) real-time

Delivery to DPD/UPS/Chronopost in France takes 1-3 days

3. French food labeling mandatory requirements (important!):

-The new French food packaging regulations in 2026 require that the packaging must indicate both the commercial name and the legal name, and must not use attractive but misleading names (such as "longevity fruit" must be labeled with "peanut"). The volume of the packaging box must be roughly consistent with the volume of the food, and excessive packaging is not allowed. The packaging safety label LR (Label Rouge) in France is an important guarantee of product quality, which is not mandatory but beneficial for customs clearance.

-Allergen labeling: The 14 major categories of allergens (peanuts, soybeans, gluten, etc.) must be highlighted in bold or discolored.

-Product naming strategy: It is recommended to use "Sauce seasoning é e pour cuisine" (cooking seasoning sauce) to avoid naming directly using "Hot Pot Base" or other names that may trigger DGCCRF sensitive word review

3、 Shipping packaging requirements for Shenzhen to France hotpot base: triple leak proof, heat-resistant and moisture-proof

The internal temperature of sea freight containers can reach up to 70 ℃ in summer, and continuous shaking during the voyage is a severe test of packaging sealing. The packaging must achieve:

First layer: The inner bag is sealed with double-layer aluminum foil vacuum packaging bags, with a thickness of ≥ 0.1mm (ordinary PE bags are easily corroded and punctured by butter during transportation). Immediately cool press for 10 seconds after hot sealing to prevent the butter from expanding due to heat. Perform inversion test before shipment: Hang half a bag of water upside down for 24 hours to verify the sealing.

Second layer: Cover the vacuum bag with a leak proof aluminum foil bag for absorption and buffering, place a food grade absorbent pad (capable of absorbing 200% of leaked liquid) inside the box, fill the gaps with EPE pearl cotton, and reserve 5% expansion space in the box body; Make ventilation holes on the side of the cardboard box to prevent bag swelling caused by temperature differences. Food grade foam particles are the first choice for filling. Do not use newspaper (ink and oil will smell).

Third layer: The outer box and pallet are made of B-type corrugated cardboard with a compressive strength of ≥ 800 pounds, using the "H" sealing method and corner protectors; Spray the "Keep Cool" fluorescent label on the outer box (dock workers will prioritize placing it in a shaded area on the bottom); Wooden pallets must have IPPC fumigation markings and be double fixed with wrapping film and strapping.

Special Reminder for Food Contact Materials (FCMs) in France in 2026: The French regulatory agency DGCCRF has recently released new compliance guidelines for food packaging and contact materials. All materials must remain inert under usage conditions and must not alter food ingredients or sensory characteristics (odor, taste, etc.). Aluminum foil bags must meet the requirements of plastic migration testing, and there must be no "plastic sol infiltration pits" on the surface of the sealing ring. When packaging in multiple languages, French information must be clear and distinguishable.

4、 Notes on Shipping Hotpot Bottom Ingredients from Shenzhen to France: Five Core Risk Points

1. Red line of ingredients and EU regulations (top priority)

-Animal derived ingredients such as butter and bone broth must provide a veterinary hygiene certificate and heat treatment certificate, both of which are indispensable and must be issued within 30 days. In 2026, the European Union will strengthen the detection of meat components in composite foods, ensuring that all ingredient sources are clear and traceable, and strictly prohibiting the direct use of EU banned animal derived ingredients in meat containing products (such as beef meatballs).

-The base material containing chili and Sichuan pepper should pay attention to the detection limit of aflatoxin ≤ 4 μ g/kg (three times stricter than the domestic standard), and pesticide residues (such as chlorpyrifos) must also comply with the EU limit standards.

-Unauthorized additives: The EU only recognizes additives labeled with E numbers, and vague words such as "secret flavors" cannot appear in the ingredient list, otherwise a fine of € 300 per batch may be imposed.

-Absolute Forbidden Zone: Hotpot bases containing meat products (beef balls) and agricultural and forestry products such as honey and red dates. In 2025, French customs repeatedly destroyed such illegally imported products. Please be sure to separate and handle them or declare them as non food products.

2. Temperature control and peak season stocking

The Mediterranean route will continue to experience high temperatures from July to September. It is recommended to choose a constant temperature refrigerated container (set at 18-22 ℃) or place heat absorbing phase-change ice packs in a regular container for summer shipping. Butter base will seep oil when the temperature exceeds 50 ℃, and mushrooms will self ferment when the temperature exceeds 60 ℃. It is recommended to stock up 45 days in advance during the Christmas season from October to December.

3. EORI and VAT compliance

Importers must hold a French EORI number and VAT number. If the customer does not have local qualifications, our company can assist in handling EPR declaration and EU tax representative (non EU enterprises need to designate a French local financial representative to bind). A single shipment with a value ≤ € 149 is exempt from customs duties (but still requires a 10% VAT), effectively reducing customs clearance costs.

4. Labeling and declaration strategy

Labels must be pre translated by French professionals to avoid 98% of label return risks. The ingredients and contents on the ingredient report, label, invoice, and packing list must be completely consistent. Pay special attention to the new regulations on the use of food legal and commercial names. In 2026, France requires that packaging must not be misleading with marketing words such as "pure natural", and must be labeled with mandatory legal warnings such as "not suitable for infants and young children".

5. French logistics lead time and document lead time

It is recommended to verify the effectiveness of the additive sequence and E number on the DGCCRF official website in advance when shipping from China to France. At the same time, during the European Christmas season from October to December, an additional 5-7 day buffer period needs to be reserved on top of the original period to avoid high D&D costs due to congestion at the port of Le Havre.

5、 Shenzhen to France Hotpot Bottom Shipping Andaxun Service Process

① Consultation and booking (providing ingredient reports and cargo quantities, confirming the registration status of French importers) → ② Entry security inspection (Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse, including 24-hour constant temperature storage, checking packaging sealing and label compliance) → ③ Export customs declaration+inspection and quarantine (synchronous processing, ensuring consistency between health certificate and ingredient information) → ④ Shipping to French ports → ⑤ Double clearance+tax payment (paying customs duties on behalf of others+10% VAT). The base material containing animal derived ingredients will be additionally entrusted to DGCCRF legal representatives for independent sampling inspection → ⑥ Delivery throughout France

Andaxun International Logistics - specializing in food sea freight, providing one-stop service from Shenzhen to France for hot pot bottom material sea freight, including tax and double clearance, with first-hand cabin space, compliant operation, and double clearance tax and double clearance, backed by ten years of experience. Welcome to call for exclusive solutions!

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-Contact phone number: 0755-2968 6566

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

-Main business: international sea freight, air freight, FBA dedicated line, food export, dangerous goods transportation, double clearance and tax package

*(Note: The above information is for reference only, and actual operation shall prevail. The EU recommends preparing compliance documents 1-2 months in advance for food exports, including veterinary hygiene certificates and heat treatment certificates for animal source substrates.)*