Shipping and Delivery
All about getting your order.
Order shipping
Shipping cost calculation
Shipping costs are calculated automatically. The amount is displayed when you enter your delivery address. At GONG, shipping costs are not "hidden" in...
Preparing and shipping My Order
We prepare and hand over your order to the carrier within 3 business days. If you have one or more item(s) on pre-order, refer to this article to f...
How customs shipping works
Shipping our products internationally often involves customs procedures. While this process is standard, it can sometimes seem complex or concerning. ...
Tax, Customs and billing
Tax free order
If you reside outside the European Union and intend to export your products to your country of residence, you have three options: VAT refund via Zappt...
Tax refund through Zapptax
Zapptax is a third-party organization specialized in handling tax refund formalities for purchases made in France by customers living abroad. Through ...
Custom fees
When placing an order for delivery outside the Euro zone, you are charged tax-free. Customs fees are not included in the order amount. VAT, import tax...
List of Countries Requiring a TIN (Tax Identification Number) for Customs Formalities
When shipping products internationally, some countries require a Tax Identification Number (TIN) or its equivalent for processing customs formalitie...
VAT refund in Northern Ireland
Since Brexit, Northern Ireland follows a special VAT regime. Unlike the rest of the UK, it continues to apply EU VAT rules for goods . This means tha...
Why Am I Being Charged Customs Fees?
Customs fees are collected on behalf of the customs authorities in the destination country. When you make a purchase from another country, your packag...
Delivery
Picking up my order at the GONG Space Center
Collection point is located at the GONG Space Center, 19 rue Fernand Nouvion, 44600 Saint-Nazaire . We are open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm. When...
Delivery in France
We work with Geodis for the shipment of rigid boards and fixed paddles. For other products, depending on the delivery zone, DPD, Colissimo, or UPS han...
Delivery in Europe
We work with Geodis and their local partners for the shipment of rigid boards and fixed paddles. For other products, DPD, Colissimo or UPS and their l...
Delivery outside Europe
We ship worldwide. For deliveries outside the European Union, you will be automatically billed tax-free. The shipping cost will be indicated at the ti...
Arranging the Delivery of a Rigid Board or Fixed Paddle Outside the European Union
To ship a rigid board or a fixed paddle outside the European Union, you must go through a freight forwarder. Here are the key steps to ensure an effic...
Delivery in French Overseas Territories
When ordering our products from the French Overseas Territories (DOM-TOM), your order will be billed excluding taxes (HT) . Customs duties will apply...
Receiving my parcel
Your tracking link, sent when your order is shipped, allows you to anticipate the delivery of your package. For large parcels , the carrier will use t...
Why do carriers not accept deliveries to P.O. boxes?
When shopping online, it is crucial to provide a physical address. Shipping your order to a P.O. box is not an option. Here’s why this rule applies to...
Parcel tracking
Tracking my package
Once your order has been dispatched, a tracking link is sent by email and can be accessed from your customer account. Please make sure to check your ...
My tracking link is not updating.
Tracking links are generated at the time of dispatch and are updated within 24 to 48 hours. They are updated regularly. As most carriers do not work a...
Parcel held in customs
If your parcel has been in customs for some time, please be aware that : Carriers will contact us if they need customs documents or additional informa...
Package marked as delivered but not received.
Several situations can explain why a package appear as delivered when you have not actually received it. Tracking error . it is possible that the pack...
Restraints on product shipping
Some countries cannot be exported to customs zones due to various legislations. Here is the list: Products considered dangerous This category may incl...
Unpacking My Board
How to proceed upon receiving your GONG board? When you receive your new GONG board, here are some essential recommendations to ensure a smooth recept...
Update on U.S. Tariffs on Products Made in China
Article written on April 18, 2025 Please note that this situation can change rapidly, due to the unpredictability of the decisions being made. We reco...