Shipping from United States to Germany

Import duties, mwst 19%, customs fees, and total landed cost for goods shipped from United States to Germany.

Route Overview

Trade Agreement

None (MFN rates apply)

Typical Duty Range

0% - 3.5%

Depends on product HS code classification

MwSt Rate

MwSt 19%

Applied on CIF value + import duty

Transit Time

2d air / 18d sea

De Minimis Threshold

EUR 150

No duty below this value

Currency

EUR (€)

Calculate Landed Cost: United States to Germany

Sample Duty Rates — Germany

HS Code	Description	General Rate	Preferential Rate
4602.19	Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles	2.7%	0%
6913.10	Ceramic statuettes and ornaments — porcelain	0%	0%
6913.90	Other ceramic ornaments	0%	0%
7013.99	Other glassware — decorative	3.5%	0%
9401.61	Upholstered wooden seats	2.7%	0%
9403.30	Wooden office furniture	2.7%	0%
9403.50	Wooden bedroom furniture	2.7%	0%
9403.60	Other wooden furniture	2.7%	0%
9701.10	Paintings, drawings, pastels — hand-executed	0%	0%
9701.90	Other paintings and drawings	0%	0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What import duties apply when shipping from United States to Germany?

Goods shipped from United States to Germany are subject to Most Favoured Nation (MFN) duty rates of 0% - 3.5% depending on the product's HS code classification. There is no bilateral trade agreement between these countries.

What is the VAT/GST rate in Germany?

Germany charges MwSt 19% on imported goods. This is calculated on the CIF value plus import duty.

How long does shipping take from United States to Germany?

Air freight: approximately 2 business days. Sea freight: approximately 18 business days

What documents are needed to ship from United States to Germany?

Required documents typically include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Customs Declaration Form.

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