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China → Germany
Shipping from China to Germany
Importing from China into Germany and the EU: TARIC duty, 19% import VAT, an EORI number and CE / product-safety rules.
Trade agreement
No EU–China agreement — standard EU duty from TARIC
Import VAT / sales tax
19% (7% for some goods), charged on customs value + duty
Typical ocean transit
about 30–45 days
Typical air transit
about 3–7 days
Documents on both sides
Exporter in China
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- China export declaration
- Certificate of origin if the buyer asks
Importer in Germany
- EORI number (EU importer ID)
- EU import declaration (ATLAS in Germany)
- CE declaration of conformity and technical file where applicable
- Responsible economic operator in the EU for many consumer products
Watch out for
- Duty is charged on the CIF value at the EU border.
- Product-safety, packaging and battery rules can apply on top of duty.
- Anti-dumping duty applies to some products (e.g. certain steel, e-bikes).
Transit times are typical ranges. General guidance only — confirm rates and requirements with a customs broker.
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VAT is calculated on goods value + duty; freight and insurance are excluded here. Confirm the final classification with a customs broker.