Shipping to France from the USA: Sending Personal Items vs Full Relocation
Shipping to France can mean very different things.
Some customers send:
✔️ A few personal belongings
✔️ Furniture for a second home
✔️ Full household goods for relocation
At AIMS Worldwide, we support both small shipments and complete home moves — with packing, customs coordination, and delivery across France.
✈️ Express Freight to France
If you’re sending essentials:
- Starting Rate: $2.6 per lb
- Fastest solution for personal items
Ideal for:
✔️ Small shipments
✔️ Urgent delivery
✔️ Students & professionals relocating
Handling, fuel surcharge & insurance are additional.
🚢 Sea Cargo – LCL (Shared Container)
For larger but non-urgent shipments:
- Minimum Volume: 80 CFT
- Starting Cost: $1600
Perfect for:
✔️ Furniture
✔️ Household goods
✔️ Medium relocations
🚛 Full Container (20’ FCL)
For full relocation:
- Starting Cost: $2200
Recommended when:
✔️ Moving an entire home
✔️ Shipping valuable furniture
✔️ Long-term relocation
Container costs may vary based on:
- Pickup location in the USA
- Delivery city in France
📦 What Can You Ship?
We handle more than cartons:
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Fragile household items
- Oversized cargo
Professional packing and dismantling can be arranged.
🇫🇷 Customs Insight for Household Goods
Used personal belongings may receive favorable duty treatment if:
✔️ They are not new
✔️ Intended for personal use
✔️ Proper documentation is provided
Typical documents:
- Passport copy
- Visa / residence proof
- Packing list
- Bill of Lading
Our destination partners assist with clearance.
🚪 Pickup Across the USA
We collect from:
- Homes
- Apartments
- Storage units
And coordinate final delivery anywhere in France.
When to Choose What?
| Situation | Recommended Mode |
|---|---|
| Urgent essentials | Express |
| Partial move | LCL |
| Full relocation | FCL |
Contact AIMS Worldwide
🌐 www.shipping.airzonex.com
🌐 www.airzonex.com
✉ info@airzonex.com
📞 Toll Free: +1 (888) 403 7959
📞 Office: +1 (516) 464 6299
💬 WhatsApp: +1 (516) 770-0977
Shipping to France becomes easier when you choose the right solution for your situation.
