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Shoes & Bags → 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 6403
Duty rate 8%
VAT / tax 20%

Technical standards

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

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 46468.1-2025 GB/T 鞋类 鞋内腔测量 第1部分:鞋长 2025
GB/T 37977.43-2024 GB/T 静电学 第4-3部分:特定应用中的标准试验方法 鞋类 2024
GB/T 37977.45-2024 GB/T 静电学 第4-5部分:特定应用中的标准试验方法 人/鞋/地系统的静电防护特性表征方法 2024
GB/T 32440.2-2024 GB/T 鞋类 化学试验方法 邻苯二甲酸酯的测定 第2部分:非溶剂萃取法 2024
GB/T 3903.6-2024 GB/T 鞋类 整鞋试验方法 防滑性能 2024
GB/T 32023-2023 GB/T 鞋类 整鞋试验方法 屈挠部位刚度 2023
GB/T 43001-2023 GB/T 鞋类 帮面试验方法 耐橡胶摩擦性 2023
GB/T 32440.1-2023 GB/T 鞋类 化学试验方法 邻苯二甲酸酯的测定 第1部分:溶剂萃取法 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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Full compliance report

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