For those who are thinking of doing international trade, whether investing in sending goods to sell abroad or importing goods to trade within the country, Germany is another interesting country that traders should keep an eye on because it is a country with a variety of cultures, traditions, and societies, which creates different tastes and leads to different needs. Investors like traders should study and understand before starting to invest. In this article, CPLINTER has compiled various interesting information about exporting or importing goods to Germany as a guideline for traders in deciding to invest in trade with Germany.

How many channels can be used to export and import goods from Germany?

Since Germany is far from Thailand, there are only two channels for international goods transport: by plane and by ship. We can choose the transportation that is appropriate for the goods to be shipped.

Export and import goods from Germany by plane

Shipping goods by plane to Germany is suitable for sending small goods, having limited delivery time, urgent goods, or requiring a specific delivery time. By exporting and importing goods from Germany by plane It will take about 7-10 days and depends on many factors, which may deviate from the current situation. Therefore, we need to take into account the deviation and manage the time appropriately.

Export and import goods from Germany by sea

Shipping to Germany is suitable for sending large items or combining several small items together and wanting to save on shipping costs. It is another interesting option and suitable for merchants and investors who want to save on their budget. However, exporting and importing goods from Germany by sea will take quite a long time, about 35-40 days. Therefore, you should choose the shipping method that suits your needs.

Importing goods from Germany What should I send?

• Birkenstock, Puma, Adidas shoes
• Rimowa luggage
• Das Gesunde Plus effervescent tablets Beer Stein
• Balea Vital skin care cream Dr. Hauschka Eucerin skin care
• Cologne 4711 perfume
• Haribo jelly Gummy Bears

Products worth exporting from Germany

• Dry food that does not contain chicken, eggs, or pork and must have labels indicating the manufacturing and expiration date, food ingredients, and place of manufacture
• Personal items such as clothes, bags, and shoes

What are the rules and conditions for importing and exporting goods from Germany?

Rules and conditions for products Importing and exporting food products to Germany requires an EORI (Economic Operators’ Registration an Identification number) or tax number, which is a number that the recipient of the goods must register with the customs of the European Union. Without this number, import taxes cannot be paid and the goods may be stuck at customs or be returned. Tax rules and conditions The rule to cancel the VAT exemption for importing goods into the European Union has resulted in Germany, one of the members of the European Union, collecting VAT on all commercial goods sent to Germany. The VAT rate in Germany is 19 percent (VAT 19%).

In summary, importing and exporting goods from Germany is another interesting option for traders who want to invest in various businesses. However, before investing, we need to study the transportation channels, whether by air or by sea, interesting products to export and import, as well as various rules and conditions. CPLINTER provides export and import services from Germany and provides consultation throughout the transportation period.

However, If you want to import and export, *CPLINTER provides comprehensive logistics services at competitive rates, along with a wide range of additional support to ensure a smooth experience for every customer. Our services include product packing, export documentation preparation, and both import and export customs clearance. *If you're interested in importing or exporting goods, feel free to contact CPL at 091-519-4426 or 02-519-4426. To ensure a seamless shipping process, you may also send us the details of your shipment in advance for a preliminary review via LINE: @cplinter.

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