Jackfruit export from Bangladesh to France
The national fruit of Bangladesh, shipped whole green for the cooking trade, whole ripe for retail, or as frozen bulbs and chunks for processors year round. On the France lane, clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP.
| HS code | 0810.90 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Air or sea |
| Transit time | 22-28 days |
| Gateways | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) air; Le Havre and Marseille sea |
| Temperature | +10 to +13 C whole; -18 C frozen |
| Packing | Single-fruit carton, or 10 kg carton for bulbs |
| Minimum order | 200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft reefer frozen |
| Season | April to August fresh; frozen year round |
| Entry system | TRACES NT and CHED-PP |
| Regulator | DGAL and the Border Control Post under EU food law |
Compliance route into France
TRACES NT pre-notification
A CHED-PP is raised in TRACES NT before arrival. We supply the certificate references, establishment details and consignment data at booking.
Reinforced controls list
Certain plant lines from certain origins carry a raised sampling frequency under EU Regulation 2019/1793. We tell you before contracting which of your lines are affected and at what check rate.
REX origin declaration
Our REX registration allows a statement on origin for GSP preference, which removes duty on most horticultural lines.
EU labelling
French-language labelling with allergen and origin declarations to EU rules, produced from your artwork with a digital proof before printing.
Why this lane works for jackfruit
France buyers on this line are typically rungis wholesalers, ethnic grocery importers, halal retail chains, eu re-distributors. On the air or sea route the consignment is 22-28 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 14 to 21 days whole; 18 months frozen leaves ample selling time on arrival. Season: april to august fresh; frozen year round. Volume for the season is best contracted before it opens.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Jackfruit product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the France market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- CHED reference from TRACES NT
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does jackfruit need to enter France?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration), Phytosanitary certificate, CHED reference from TRACES NT. Clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP, administered by DGAL and the Border Control Post under EU food law.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft reefer frozen. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
22-28 days on the air or sea route, plus clearance at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.