Shipping and Delivery

All about getting your order.
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 to Switzerland: customs duties
Orders delivered to Switzerland are billed excluding taxes . Payment of Swiss VAT and customs clearance fees is mandatory for delivery. These fees ...
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...
U.S. Tariffs on products made in China: What you need to know
Article updated on October 1st Here’s what you need to know about the recent changes in US customs regulations impacting GONG shipments: As of Augu...
Delivery
Delivery Times
Delivery times vary depending on the delivery country and the type of product. Orders are prepared and handed over to the carrier within 3 business da...
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...
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...
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...
Why can my order tracking stay stuck at certain times of the year?
Certain periods of the year can affect the pace of carriers and the updating of tracking. At different times, many European carriers reduce their acti...