Import tea from India to France
Assam CTC and orthodox, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, green, white and herbal teas, sourced from Indian gardens and shipped to France, with export documentation prepared for your customs and food safety authorities.
- RegionEuropean Union
- Main portsLe Havre, Marseille-Fos and Dunkirk
- Import notesEU food safety rules apply, including limits on pesticide residues and contaminants, plus official import controls at the port of entry.
Request a quote for France
Tell us the tea type and volume. A specialist replies within one business day.
Shipping tea to France
Yes, you can import tea from India to France through Vats Consultancy. We source Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, green, white and herbal teas from Indian gardens, quote FOB or CIF, ship to Le Havre, Marseille-Fos and Dunkirk, and prepare the export documents your customs and food safety authorities ask for.
EU food safety rules apply, including limits on pesticide residues and contaminants, plus official import controls at the port of entry.
We quote FOB or CIF from the Indian port that suits your tea type and volume, and prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and any quality testing your France customs and food safety authority will ask for.
Tea we ship to France
Tell us your target use and we will recommend a type and grade, or match a specification you already have.
- Ask about Assam tea
Assam CTC & orthodox
Strong, malty tea for tea bags, and fuller-leaf orthodox for loose-leaf retail.
- Ask about Darjeeling
Darjeeling
Muscatel-noted orthodox tea from the Himalayan foothills.
- Ask about Nilgiri
Nilgiri
Bright, brisk tea from the southern hills, popular for blends and iced tea.
- Ask about specialty tea
Green, white & herbal blends
Wellness-focused and speciality teas, including masala chai blends.
How an order to France moves
The same steps apply whether you order one pallet or a full container.
- Specification
- You share tea type, grade, packing and your France destination port.
- Quote and sample
- We quote FOB or CIF and can arrange a pre-shipment sample.
- Contract
- Price, quantity and payment terms are agreed in writing.
- Shipping and documents
- We arrange loading, shipping to Le Havre, Marseille-Fos and Dunkirk, and the export paperwork France requires.
Questions from France buyers
What is the minimum order quantity for France?
Minimums vary by tea type and packing. Tell us your target volume and we will confirm what is possible for shipments to France.
Can you quote FOB and CIF for France?
Yes. FOB suits buyers who arrange their own freight into France, and CIF suits buyers who want shipping and insurance included in the price.
Do you handle the export documents France requires?
Yes. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate, and coordinate with your local customs agent.
Can you supply private-label tea bags for France?
Yes, subject to minimum order quantities agreed with the packing facility.
How quickly will I hear back?
We reply to every enquiry within one business day.
Which types of Indian tea can I import to France?
We supply Assam CTC and orthodox, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, green, white and herbal teas, including masala chai blends, for shipment to France. Tell us your use (tea bags, loose-leaf retail or blends) and we will recommend a type and grade.
Which ports do tea shipments to France arrive at?
Tea shipments to France typically move through Le Havre, Marseille-Fos and Dunkirk. We confirm the best routing when we quote.
What import rules apply to tea in France?
EU food safety rules apply, including limits on pesticide residues and contaminants, plus official import controls at the port of entry. Rules change, so confirm current requirements with your local customs agent; we coordinate with them and prepare the export side of the paperwork.
Who is Vats Consultancy?
Vats Consultancy is a consultancy with offices in Bengaluru, London, Central Hong Kong and RAKEZ, UAE. Tea sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
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Sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
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