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Lacoste France ships to European addresses — we forward your purchases to the USA. Simple, fast, and cost-effective. Shipping time from Europe to the United States depends on the carrier and service level you choose, with full tracking and export documentation handled by Resendify.
What to buy when you buy Lacoste France and ship to the USA
France is Lacoste's birthplace and global flagship, so lacoste.com/fr carries the deepest catalog and the heritage pieces US shoppers actually want. The headline buy is the L.12.12, the original petit-piqué cotton polo René Lacoste designed in 1933, with the embroidered green crocodile. The French store stocks the full fit range (classic, regular, slim, loose and big) plus colorways the leaner US assortment skips or gets later.
The real prize is the heritage tier: the Made in France L.12.12 and the Roland-Garros tennis collection, tied to the French Open in Paris where Lacoste is the historic official outfitter. These European-first drops and Made-in-France colorways are often only available in full from the .fr site, which is exactly why forwarding from France beats waiting on the US store.
- L.12.12 Original classic-fit petit-piqué polo — the 1933 icon, around 120 EUR on lacoste.fr (also seen ~110-120 EUR at French retailers like La Redoute and Deporvillage)
- L.12.12 LIGHT and L.12.21 heavier-piqué polo variants — roughly 120-145 EUR
- Made in France classic-fit L.12.12 polo — premium heritage tier, ~155-175 EUR (US list around $145-$175)
- Roland-Garros collection polos, tracksuits and tennis apparel — official French Open outfitter, ~90-150 EUR
- Carnaby Evo, Powercourt and Lerond heritage sneakers (sold in EU sizing)
- Crocodile-logo sweatshirts and hoodies (~89-149 EUR) and full tracksuits
Why Shoppers in Usa Can't Access Lacoste France Directly
No Direct Shipping
Lacoste France restricts shipping to European addresses, leaving shoppers in the USA without direct access.
High International Fees
When international shipping is available, costs and duties make it uneconomical.
Geographic Restrictions
Lacoste France's website may block non-European payment methods and delivery addresses.
Lacoste sizing: French numeric to US/UK
Lacoste uses a French numeric size system (its signature) for apparel, so the number on the label is not your US letter size. Pick by your normal S/M/L/XL letter, which Lacoste lists next to the FR number, or by chest measurement in centimeters. Fit note: the classic L.12.12 runs slightly trim and short in the body versus US-cut polos, so many US buyers size up one. Dedicated slim, regular, loose and big fits exist if you want a different shape.
Footwear is EU sizing (e.g. EU 42 is roughly US 8.5-9 men's) — use an EU-to-US shoe conversion. Women's apparel uses FR dress sizes (FR 34 = US 2/XS, 36 = US 4/S, 38 = US 6/M, 40 = US 8/L, 42 = US 10/XL). Nailing size before you order matters more than usual here, because returning to France from the USA is slow and costly.
- Buy by your usual S/M/L/XL letter or by chest in cm, not by the FR number alone
- Classic L.12.12 runs slightly trim and short in the body — size up one if between sizes
- Slim, regular, loose and big fits available for a different silhouette
- Footwear is EU sizing: EU 42 is about US 8.5-9 men's (use an EU-to-US conversion)
- Women's uses FR dress sizes: 34=US2, 36=US4, 38=US6, 40=US8, 42=US10
| FR / EU number | US/UK letter | Chest (approx. cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | XS | ~87 cm |
| 3 | S | ~90-93 cm |
| 4 | M | ~97-101 cm |
| 5 | L | ~105-109 cm |
| 6 | XL | ~113-117 cm |
| 7 | XXL (2XL) | ~121-125 cm |
| 8 | 3XL | — |
| 9 | 4XL | — |
Sizing is approximate; always check Lacoste's official size guide and measure your chest before ordering, since cross-border returns are costly. Source: Lacoste official size guide.
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US customs & import duty (EU → USA), explained
Here is the honest version most forwarders won't tell you. The old US$800 "de minimis" exemption that let small parcels enter the United States duty-free was suspended on 29 August 2025, and the suspension applies to EU shipments too. That exemption no longer exists: US import duty can now apply to your order from the very first dollar, with no value threshold below which clothing arrives free. The upside for your budget is that the US has no federal VAT or GST, so at the border you face customs duty only — not a value-added tax. Any state sales or use tax is your own obligation and is never collected by the courier. One more number to plan around: your your EU store prices already include Spain's 21% VAT, and shipping through a forwarder to an EU address does not let a private shopper reclaim that VAT (a tourist refund needs a personal export with a customs stamp, which a forwarder can't do). So budget against the .es sticker price, not a tax-free one.
The one figure we deliberately won't pin down is the exact duty rate, because in 2026 it is genuinely in flux. An IEEPA-based tariff framework was struck down in February 2026, and a temporary Section 122 surcharge now sits on top of the normal HTS apparel rates — so any single "X% on clothes" number you read online is probably already stale. Rather than guess, we estimate your full landed cost — item value, plus duty, plus shipping — before you ship, so you can plan with a realistic estimate. Create your free Spanish forwarding address, fill your cart at your EU store, and run it through our shipping calculator for the real number before you commit.
Last updated: 2026-06-13. Last updated 2026-06-13. Informational only — not legal or tax advice. US import rules and duty rates are changing; verify the current rules and your specific tariff with CBP before you ship. Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
VAT and the real price angle
Be clear-eyed about VAT. The EUR price you see on lacoste.fr already includes about 20% French VAT. Shipping to a forwarder address inside the EU means that VAT is charged and is generally not reclaimable by a private consumer — a tourist refund requires you to personally export the goods and get a customs stamp, which a forwarder cannot do for you. We never promise a VAT refund through forwarding.
The real value is different and still strong. The core L.12.12 classic-fit polo lists around 120 EUR (about $130) on lacoste.fr, broadly comparable to or slightly under the roughly $110-$145 US list — and both sites run frequent sales. The bigger draw is access: the Made in France L.12.12 and Roland-Garros collection pieces are the heritage versions US shoppers often can only get from the European flagship. Note that the USA has no federal VAT or sales tax at the border, so on import you face customs duty only, not a second VAT.
- EU price already includes ~20% French VAT — that is the price you pay
- A private shopper cannot reclaim that VAT by shipping through a forwarder; no refund is promised
- Core L.12.12 polo ~120 EUR (~$130) is broadly on par with the ~$110-$145 US list
- The USA has no federal VAT/sales tax at the border — only customs duty applies on import
- Real win: Made in France and Roland-Garros heritage pieces the US site often lacks
Forwarding to an EU address does not make your purchase VAT-free, and a forwarder cannot process a tourist VAT refund on your behalf.
Shipping weight and cost intuition
Lacoste apparel is light, low-volume cargo that forwards economically. A single L.12.12 petit-piqué polo weighs roughly 0.25-0.35 kg as a garment, and about 0.4-0.6 kg once boxed or bagged for shipping. Sweatshirts and hoodies run heavier at ~0.6-0.9 kg each, and a pair of sneakers in its box is typically ~1.0-1.5 kg. A typical small order of 2-3 polos lands around 1-1.5 kg shipped.
For flat, soft apparel, carriers usually bill by actual weight rather than volumetric (dimensional) weight, so polos and tees keep shipping cheap — sneaker boxes are the exception, where the box can push you toward volumetric weight. The big lever is consolidation: register a free EU forwarding address, let several Lacoste orders pile up at your forwarder, and ship them together in one box to split fixed costs across more items. Use the on-page quote calculator with your real item count to see the live rate before you buy.
- Polos and tees are light, low-volumetric goods — usually billed by actual weight, keeping rates low
- Sneaker boxes are bulkier and can be billed by volumetric weight, so factor that in
- Consolidate several Lacoste orders into one box at your forwarder to cut per-item shipping
- Register a free EU forwarding address so orders can pool before reshipping
- Check the on-page calculator with your exact item count for a live quote
| Item | Shipped weight (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Single L.12.12 polo (boxed/bagged) | 0.4-0.6 kg |
| Sweatshirt / hoodie | 0.6-0.9 kg |
| Sneakers in box | 1.0-1.5 kg |
| Typical order of 2-3 polos | 1-1.5 kg |
Landed cost: a worked example
Here is an illustrative landed-cost estimate (dated 2026-06-13) for a typical Lacoste basket: two L.12.12 classic-fit polos at about 120 EUR each, totaling ~240 EUR (roughly $260) with French VAT already included, shipping at ~1-1.5 kg.
Important 2026 update: the US $800 de minimis exemption was suspended on 2025-08-29, so there is no longer a duty-free threshold — US import duty can apply from the first dollar, even on small parcels. The exact rate is in flux this year (an IEEPA tariff framework was struck down in early 2026, with a temporary surcharge layered on top of normal HTS apparel rates), so we deliberately show duty as a 10-20% band on the item value rather than a single fixed or permanent rate. Remember the US charges customs duty only — there is no federal VAT or sales tax collected at the border. Use the on-page calculator and we will estimate your landed cost before you ship.
| Cost component | Estimate (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2x L.12.12 polos (~240 EUR, EU VAT included) | ~$260 |
| Forwarding / international shipping (~1-1.5 kg) | see on-page calculator |
| Estimated US import duty (10-20% band on item value) | ~$26-$52 |
| US federal VAT / sales tax at border | none (US has no federal VAT) |
| Estimated landed cost (excl. shipping) | ~$286-$312 + shipping |
Illustrative example as of 2026-06-13. The US $800 de minimis exemption was suspended on 2025-08-29; import duty can apply from the first dollar. US duty rates are volatile in 2026, so 10-20% is an estimate band, not a fixed or permanent rate, and excludes carrier fees and any state sales/use tax you may owe directly. Verify current rules with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and get a quote before shipping. Source: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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Returns from the USA: plan ahead
Returns are the main friction with cross-border Lacoste orders. Lacoste's standard policy gives a return window (typically around 30 days), but it expects the parcel to go back to a domestic French or EU returns address. When you buy through a forwarder, the package ships to your forwarding address first, so you lose Lacoste's prepaid domestic return label.
Sending an item back from the US to France means paying international return postage out of pocket, plus possible re-export paperwork, and any VAT or duty you paid is hard to recover. The practical move: treat orders as effectively final-sale, nail your size before buying using the cm chest chart above, and only order multiples if you accept the cost of an international return.
- Standard window is typically ~30 days, but returns go to a French/EU address
- Through a forwarder you lose Lacoste's prepaid domestic return label
- Returning to France means paying international postage yourself, plus possible re-export paperwork
- VAT or duty already paid is hard to recover on a return
- Cross-border exchanges are generally not practical — treat orders as effectively final-sale
- Use the cm chest chart and size up if between sizes to avoid returns altogether
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping costs depend on package weight and dimensions. Use our instant calculator for an accurate quote.
Since 2025, the US no longer waives duty on low-value parcels, so US import duty can apply from the first dollar — we estimate it before you ship (rules change; check current rates). We provide all necessary customs documentation. For Lacoste France Ship shipments specifically heading to the United States, our team pre-fills the commercial invoice to streamline clearance.
Transit time depends on the carrier and service level you choose. Express options available.
Yes! We store packages for up to 60 days so you can combine multiple orders and save on shipping.
All shipments include basic coverage. Additional insurance available for high-value items. Lacoste France Ship items shipped from France to the United States can be covered up to declared value — declare accurately at checkout.
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