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Shipping from China to Germany

Shipping from China to Germany gives you four practical options. Air freight: 3–6 days at about $4.00–7.50 per kg into Frankfurt. Sea: 28–38 days at $75–150 per CBM for LCL, 20ft containers from roughly $2,400–4,000 into Hamburg or Bremerhaven. Rail to Duisburg is Germany's special advantage β€” 18–28 days, priced between sea and air.

DDP shipping from China to Germany includes pickup, freight, EU customs clearance with the 19% import VAT, and door delivery anywhere in Germany β€” one all-in price from one team.

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Sea freight from China to Germany

RouteTransitReference price
Shenzhen/Guangzhou β†’ Hamburg28–38 days20ft from ~$2,400 Β· 40HQ from ~$4,000
Shenzhen/Guangzhou β†’ Bremerhaven30–40 days20ft from ~$2,500
LCL (any origin β†’ DE hubs)28–38 days$75–150 per CBM
Rail: China β†’ Duisburg18–28 daysAsk for current rail rates

Reference ranges checked September 2026 β€” live rates change weekly; ask for today's price. LCL figures are ocean base β€” destination CFS adds $30–60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).

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Air freight from China to Germany

Air freight to Germany runs 3–6 days at roughly $4.00–7.50 per chargeable kg into Frankfurt or Munich β€” chargeable weight is the higher of actual weight or CBM Γ— 167.

DDP door-to-door to Germany

One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery β€” properly declared, no creative customs.

  1. Step 1 Β· Pickup in China

    We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.

  2. Step 2 Β· Export & freight

    Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose β€” documents shared at every step.

  3. Step 3 Β· Customs clearance

    Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly β€” correct values, real declarations.

  4. Step 4 Β· Final delivery

    To your door, warehouse, or FBA center β€” with tracking that works the whole way.

DDP reference: sea β‰ˆ $5–$7/kg β€” air β‰ˆ $8–$10/kg

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Customs in Germany β€” what to know

EU import VAT 19% (on goods + freight + duty), duty 0–12% by HS code. China–Europe rail to Duisburg (18–28 days) is a real cost/speed middle ground. Main ports: Hamburg, Bremerhaven.

FAQ β€” China to Germany

+How much does shipping from China to Germany cost?

Reference ranges: sea LCL about $75–$150 per CBM (plus $30–60 destination CFS on most lanes), 20ft containers from $2,400–$3,800, air around $4–$8 per kg. Live rates move weekly β€” ask us for today's number, every fee listed.

+How does German import VAT work?

EU import VAT is 19% on (goods + freight + duty) for most goods. Under DDP we clear and pay it; registered businesses can reclaim it as input tax β€” we provide the full documentation pack.

+Why is rail so popular for Germany?

Duisburg is the western terminus of the China–Europe rail bridge: about 18–28 days door-to-door, roughly half of air's cost β€” a genuine middle option for electronics and mid-value goods.

+Can you deliver to other EU countries through Germany?

Yes β€” Germany is our EU gateway. We deliver DDP to all EU member states, or hand over to your EU carrier under DAP terms.

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