Express courier · China → Germany
Express shipping from China to Germany — DHL, FedEx, and UPS for samples, spares, and parcels under ~200 kg.
Door-to-door express courier from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong to any German address in 3–7 days. DHL's home network gives Germany strong express coverage; we compare DHL, FedEx, and UPS at contracted rates, check volumetric weight, and flag EU clearance points (IOSS for low-value B2C, ICS2 advance data) that affect the timeline.
Door-to-door range
Integrator carriers compared
German import VAT
Air-freight crossover point
Where express stops making sense
The point at which you should be quoting air freight instead.
Express bundles customs and delivery into one per-shipment price. For Germany, the China–Europe rail option also competes on mid-weight cargo — the thresholds below flag where air or rail wins.
| Signal | What it means for Germany | Better option |
|---|---|---|
| Above ~200 kg | Per-kilo express rates lose to consolidated air freight | Air freight |
| Bulky, low-density cartons | Volumetric weight inflates the express charge sharply | Air freight |
| Mid-weight, not urgent | Rail via Duisburg is cheaper than express at ~18–22 days | Rail freight |
| Recurring replenishment | A planned cadence prices better than repeated urgent parcels | Air, rail, or sea |
How it works
Pickup to German doorstep.
Compare the carriers
We check DHL, FedEx, and UPS routing and rate for the German destination and confirm the volumetric weight before booking.
Same-day pickup
Pickup from the supplier or our Shenzhen warehouse, with cartons weighed and measured so the charge is not revised later.
One tracking number
The parcel moves door to door on a single tracking number, with EU customs (ATLAS, ICS2) handled under the express clearance process.
Doorstep handover
Delivery to the German address with EU duty and 19% import VAT either prepaid or billed to the receiver, as agreed at booking.
FAQ
Express shipping to Germany FAQ
Transit, the air-freight crossover, the rail alternative, batteries, and VAT.
How long does express shipping from China to Germany take?
Typically 3–7 days door to door. Germany's express network is among the strongest in Europe, with DHL's home advantage giving wide coverage. Low-value B2C parcels clear via IOSS; higher-value shipments need an ATLAS entry, which can add a day.
When does air freight beat express from China to Germany?
Somewhere around 200 kg the economics flip. Below that, express wins because customs and delivery are bundled. Above it, consolidated air freight is cheaper per kilo. Germany also has the rail option — for mid-weight cargo that is not urgent, the China–Europe block train into Duisburg runs ~18–22 days at a fraction of the express rate.
Is there a weight limit for express shipping to Germany?
No hard limit, but carriers apply surcharges for heavy or oversized pieces, and volumetric weight on bulky cartons inflates the charge. Above ~200 kg, ask for an air or rail comparison before booking express.
Can I send lithium batteries by express to Germany?
Acceptance is narrower than for air freight and varies by carrier, chemistry, watt-hour rating, and whether the cell is installed in a device. EU DG rules apply. Send the battery details before booking rather than risking a refusal mid-network.
Who pays the duty and VAT on an express shipment to Germany?
Either you or the receiver, decided at booking. German import VAT is 19% (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) on top of EU common tariff duty. For low-value B2C parcels, IOSS can handle the VAT at point of sale. We confirm the arrangement before shipping.
Express quote · Germany
Get an express rate to Germany — and an honest air or rail comparison.
Send the carton size, weight, and German destination. If express is the right answer you get a rate; if the shipment has outgrown it, you get the air or rail number instead.
Get an express rate to Germany — and an honest air or rail comparison.
Send the carton size, weight, and German destination. If express is the right answer you get a rate; if the shipment has outgrown it, you get the air or rail number instead.