Basic information one should know about Shipping from China to Germany

by Feng Mian China freight

China and Germany have had a long-standing business relationship. Every year, a large number of Chinese merchants travel to China to acquire commodities and import products. People who want to understand the process of shipping from China to Germany should be familiar with the German customs clearance process. Germany's customs clearance is a crucial phase in the importing process; if their shipment fails to clear customs, they would be unable to enter Germany. The border is controlled by customs; if the shipment does not cross customs, their goods will not be allowed to enter the country.

 

Both Germany and China have a well-developed network of trains, highways, seaports, and airports that facilitate the transport of products across continents. Choosing a shipping option is influenced by several circumstances, as each option has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. Ocean freight, air freight, and rail freight are the three methods of shipping.

 

When acquiring goods from China, German importers prefer to use ocean freight. The reason for this is because of the low delivery prices. Furthermore, it allows for the shipment of large shipments, lowering transportation costs per unit. When ordering a shipment of 12 or more pallets, FCL will be more cost-effective. Importers with smaller shipments, on the other hand, frequently choose LCL. LCL shipping takes somewhat longer than conventional FCL shipment due to the necessity to manipulate the cargo along the way.

 

Why do people have to go through customs in Germany with their goods?

 

In Germany, customs play an important role in the import and export of products. Customs wants to maintain track of items entering and leaving the country for tax and duty purposes, as well as for public health and the environment. Because all items imported from a non-EU nation must be cleared by customs, it is necessary to explain a few points ahead of time. The European market is protected by import levies and taxes. In addition, customs frequently makes particular demands on the invoice or requests that they fill out additional information on the waybill.

 

Filling out a commercial invoice: guidelines

 

People who want to send a package from China to Germany must first obtain a commercial invoice from their vendor. An invoice is a document that contains all of the information required for customs clearance in Germany, and it is advised that it include a header with the sender's information. All shipments to locations outside of the EU, as well as goods that are not free to trade inside the EU and do not have a commercial invoice, must be dispatched with one.

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