[Help Request] Sending a group of boxes to the UK from France

When you find a good shipping company, the rest will be answered.

If not, they aren't a good shipping company.

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

Try this link.  I have no idea if they are good, bad or indifferent, but they're an established company that already works across Europe; there are other companies that are listed in that link, you can also try them and ask for references.

In general, you mentioned you want to transport some books, from a lifetime working in Logistics, I can tell you that a sheet of paper is probably amongst the heaviest items to transport, and you will be charged by the kg and distance; a sheet of paper is generally regarded as weighing 80 gm - you can do the maths yourself,  If you are lucky enough to find a transporter looking for a return load you may save some money, but in general transporting paper/books is not cheap.

You will probably find it cheaper and easier to rent a car for a few days and going across yourself and bringing them back; it will certainly make life easier with Customs as if they do stop you (chances are they won't), then you make a personal declaration (what's in the box, how long have you owned them etc).  Books in general are zero-rated as far as taxes are concerned.

If someone is transporting the goods for you, you will need to fill in a Customs Form C3, you can download a PDF copy from this link; you'll need to print it off and fill it in by hand.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

Expat Team

For a few boxes, www.sendmybag.com is a good option I know lots of people that has used them across the world and were very happy with them.