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Clothing → France

Requires CE + French EPR (packaging/electronics/furniture) + Triman logo + French VAT

Lead time 4-8 weeks
Cost range €2,000-7,000
HS code 6109
Duty rate 12%
VAT / tax 20%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 14057.2-2026 GB/T 放射性污染表面去污 第2部分:纺织品去污剂的试验方法 2026
GB/T 45068.2-2025 GB/T 数字化试衣 系统性能评估 第2部分:虚拟服装表示 2025
GB/T 2910.9-2024 GB/T 纺织品 定量化学分析 第9部分:醋酯纤维与某些其他纤维的混合物(苯甲醇法) 2024
GB/T 12705.1-2024 GB/T 纺织品 防钻绒性试验方法 第1部分:摩擦法 2024
GB/T 20384-2024 GB/T 纺织品 氯化苯和氯化甲苯类化合物的测定 2024
GB/T 2910.12-2023 GB/T 纺织品 定量化学分析 第12部分:聚丙烯腈纤维、某些改性聚丙烯腈纤维、某些含氯纤维或某些聚氨酯弹性纤维与某些其他纤维的混合物(二甲基甲酰胺法) 2023
GB/T 22800-2023 GB/T 旅游饭店用纺织品 2023
GB/T 21898-2023 GB/T 纺织品颜色表示方法 2023

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
CE certification Mandatory when EU directives apply Required
French EPR packaging Citeo registration required Required
French EPR electronics Ecosystem registration required Conditional
Triman logo French recycling logo, mandatory since 2022 Required
French VAT FR tax ID registration required Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is the Triman logo mandatory?
Yes. Mandatory in France since 2022; missing it leads to delisting.
How many types of French EPR are there?
Packaging, electronics, furniture and textiles are registered separately.
French labeling requirements?
Product instructions, warnings and ingredients must be in French.
What is the French VAT rate?
Standard 20%; reduced rates for food/books.
Is CE valid in France?
Yes. France is an EU member, so CE applies.

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