Wholesale — Europe
Wholesale Kids Clothes for France Buyers — Direct from Turkey
French children's retail is dominated by independent boutiques and concept stores that need small, frequent deliveries rather than container loads — which is exactly how Turkish production works. Road freight from Istanbul clears at Mont Blanc or via Italy and reaches Paris, Lyon and Marseille in four to seven days, and because Turkey sits inside the EU customs union for industrial goods, qualifying apparel arrives without import duty. French buyers typically prioritise fabric hand-feel and colour accuracy over the lowest price, and Turkish mills — many of which already produce for French high-street labels — deliver combed cotton and modal blends that hold their shape after repeated washing. We supply Pantone-matched lab dips before bulk so your season colour story stays consistent across styles.
Why Turkey
Why France importers source from Turkey
- No import duty on qualifying Turkish-origin apparel under the EU-Turkey customs union (A.TR certificate supplied)
- 4-7 day road freight to Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille
- Pantone lab dips before bulk production so seasonal colour stories stay consistent
- Combed cotton and modal blends suited to French boutique quality expectations
- MOQ 50 pcs per style — restock a bestseller without over-committing
Shipping & logistics
Delivery to France
Transit time
4-7 days (road freight), 2-3 days (air express)
Available methods
- Consolidated road freight with A.TR certificate
- Air express via DHL/UPS to CDG or Lyon
- Groupage to regional French hubs
Typical cost
Groupage road freight is the most economical route for 2-20 cartons; per-carton rates drop noticeably above 8 cartons
Customs
Turkish-origin apparel moves duty-free into France under the EU-Turkey customs union when accompanied by an A.TR movement certificate, which we issue with every shipment. French VAT (TVA) is settled by the importer of record unless you request a DDP quote.
Categories
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MOQ & payment terms
MOQ
50 pcs per style / 300 pcs total minimum
Payment
30% deposit, 70% before dispatch — SEPA transfer accepted
Sample time
3-5 business days plus courier
Questions
Frequently asked
Do French importers pay customs duty on Turkish kids clothing?+
No duty applies to qualifying Turkish-origin apparel thanks to the EU-Turkey customs union, provided the shipment travels with an A.TR certificate. We prepare that document for every order. TVA is still due at import unless you take a DDP quote.
Can you match specific Pantone colours for a French season range?+
Yes. We send lab dips for approval before bulk dyeing, usually within 5-7 days. Once approved, the same dye recipe is used across all styles in the order so tones match across the range.
Are French-language care labels available?+
Yes — fibre composition and care instructions can be printed in French, or multilingual EU format, and sewn in alongside your own brand label.
What is the smallest realistic first order?+
Most French boutiques begin with 150-250 pieces spread over three or four styles. That is enough to test sell-through in one season without tying up capital.
Do you supply GOTS organic ranges for the French market?+
Yes. Organic cotton demand is high in France, and our GOTS-certified range ships with mill certificates so you can substantiate organic claims to French consumer authorities.
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