How much to ship 100KG from China to Germany? Compare air, sea & express rates from USD 1.9/KG on FOB, CIF, DAP or DDP door-to-door terms. Updated Aug 2026.
| Service | Mode | Rate (USD/KG) | Total (100 KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Sea · Duty-Paid | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 1.9 | USD 188 | View Details → |
| Rail · Duty-Paid Standard | 🚂 Rail Freight | USD 2.5 | USD 252 | View Details → |
| Rail · Duty-Paid Express | 🚂 Rail Freight | USD 2.7 | USD 267 | View Details → |
| Air · Duty-Paid General Cargo | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 6.6 | USD 664 | View Details → |
| Air · Duty-Paid Battery Cargo | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 7.0 | USD 702 | View Details → |
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Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to Germany. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 3.68 | USD 368.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 3.58 | USD 358.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 3.83 | USD 383.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 3.28 | USD 328.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 2.72 | USD 272.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 1.88 | USD 188.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 1.83 | USD 183.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 1.73 | USD 173.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 1.42 | USD 142.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 1.47 | USD 147.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 1.56 | USD 156.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 1.54 | USD 154.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.27 | USD 127.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 4.18 | USD 418.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 4.08 | USD 408.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 4.33 | USD 433.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 3.78 | USD 378.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 3.21 | USD 321.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 2.52 | USD 252.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 2.47 | USD 247.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 2.37 | USD 237.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 2.06 | USD 206.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 2.11 | USD 211.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 2.20 | USD 220.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 2.18 | USD 218.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.91 | USD 191.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 4.34 | USD 434.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 4.24 | USD 424.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 4.48 | USD 448.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 3.93 | USD 393.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 3.37 | USD 337.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 2.67 | USD 267.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 2.62 | USD 262.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 2.52 | USD 252.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 2.21 | USD 221.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 2.27 | USD 227.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 2.36 | USD 236.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 2.34 | USD 234.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 2.06 | USD 206.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 8.53 | USD 853.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 8.43 | USD 843.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 8.67 | USD 867.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 8.13 | USD 813.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 7.56 | USD 756.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 6.64 | USD 664.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 6.59 | USD 659.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 6.48 | USD 648.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 6.09 | USD 609.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 6.15 | USD 615.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 6.24 | USD 624.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 6.22 | USD 622.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 5.95 | USD 595.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 8.92 | USD 892.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 8.82 | USD 882.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 9.06 | USD 906.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 8.52 | USD 852.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 7.95 | USD 795.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 7.02 | USD 702.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 6.97 | USD 697.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 6.87 | USD 687.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 6.48 | USD 648.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 6.54 | USD 654.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 6.63 | USD 663.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 6.61 | USD 661.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 6.34 | USD 634.00 |
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to Germany.
Third time using this channel for air parcels to Germany and it keeps getting smoother. The cargo cleared Frankfurt customs on day two, no queries, no amendments needed. Our contact flagged a minor weight discrepancy before departure and corrected it quietly — that kind of detail saves headaches. Delivery appointment confirmed 24 hours in advance. Exactly what a repeat shipper needs.
Solid experience shipping household goods to Germany. Booking was straightforward, transit landed within the quoted window, and the DDP terms held — no surprise duty calls from our customer. The only thing I'd flag is that one tracking update went missing for about a day mid-flight, which caused a brief panic. Everything was fine in the end, and support confirmed status quickly when we asked. Would use again.
We tested this lane to Germany with a mid-volume order. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Alles lief planmassig bis zur Zustellung.
This was a DDP shipment to Germany for mixed cartons. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Alles lief planmassig bis zur Zustellung.
Good lane for general dry cargo. Pickup from our Shenzhen supplier was arranged the same afternoon we confirmed the booking, which impressed us. Customs at destination was clean and fast. Communication from the team was professional throughout. A small labelling issue on two cartons was caught at origin and sorted before export — proactive catch that we appreciated.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Germany through this team. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Germany. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Germany through this team. Cost structure was transparent from day one. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Germany. Cost structure was transparent from day one. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We tested this lane to Germany with a mid-volume order. The delivery booking matched the promised window. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
We tested this lane to Germany with a mid-volume order. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
This was a DDP shipment to Germany for mixed cartons. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
We tested this lane to Germany with a mid-volume order. Cost structure was transparent from day one. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Alles lief planmassig bis zur Zustellung.
This was a DDP shipment to Germany for mixed cartons. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
This was a DDP shipment to Germany for mixed cartons. Cost structure was transparent from day one. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
Very reliable for importing electronics. The declared value process was handled professionally and duties were prepaid.
Delivery was a few days behind schedule but goods arrived in perfect condition. The DDP coverage was genuinely all-inclusive.
Great tracking visibility throughout the shipment. The team answered questions promptly via WhatsApp.
Solid option for sea freight. Communication could be slightly faster but no major issues.
Communication was a bit slow at times. The actual shipment was fine but I had to follow up several times for updates.
Shipment arrived on schedule with zero issues at customs. DDP pricing was exactly as quoted, no surprise charges. Highly recommend.
The pricing is fair and the process is straightforward. Took a bit longer than estimated but no damage to goods.
The rate above is quoted on one specific trade term. Change the term and you change how much of the journey to Germany is already inside the price. The table below maps the eleven common Incoterms® against the twelve cost stages of a door-to-door shipment, so you can see exactly where our responsibility ends and yours begins.
| Term | 1 Loading on truck | 2 Export customs declaration | 3 Carriage to port of export | 4 Unloading at port of export | 5 Loading on vessel / aircraft | 6 Main carriage | 7 Cargo insurance | 8 Unloading at port of import | 9 Loading on truck at import | 10 Carriage to destination | 11 Import customs clearance | 12 Import duties & taxes |
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| EXW Ex Works | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck | Buyer Buyer — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FCA Free Carrier | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FAS Free Alongside Ship | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FOB Free On Board | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CFR Cost and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CPT Carriage Paid To | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU) | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAP Delivered At Place | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DDP Delivered Duty Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Seller Seller — Import customs clearance | Seller Seller — Import duties & taxes |
Buyer takes over at the seller's door and carries every cost from there. Lowest quoted price, highest buyer workload.
Seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the carrier the buyer nominated.
Sea and inland waterway only. Seller delivers alongside the vessel; loading is on the buyer.
Sea and inland waterway only. Risk passes once the goods are on board. The most common buying term.
Seller pays the main carriage but carries no insurance obligation; risk still passes on loading.
As CFR, plus the seller must buy and pay for cargo insurance (minimum cover unless you agree more).
Any mode. Seller pays carriage through to the named destination; insurance is not obligatory.
As CPT, plus the seller must insure the cargo through to the named destination.
Seller delivers unloaded at the named terminal. Renamed DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) in Incoterms® 2020.
Seller delivers to your address ready for unloading; import clearance and duty stay with the buyer.
Seller carries everything through to your door, duty and tax included. Highest quoted price, least buyer workload.
Two things worth flagging. Under CIF and CIP the seller is obliged to buy cargo insurance and pay the premium; under every other term insurance is optional, and we recommend buyers arrange their own cover so a loss or damage in transit is recoverable. And this table is a working summary for planning purposes — the binding definitions are the ones published by the International Chamber of Commerce in the Incoterms® rules, so confirm the exact term wording in your sales contract before you ship.
Historical freight rates from China to Germany for 100 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
Key China-to-Germany import facts buyers should plan around:
| Main sea gateways | Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | German Customs (Zoll) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | EUR 150 (duty-free threshold; VAT from EUR 0) |
| Import tax & duty regime | Import VAT 19%; duty 0–12% by TARIC code |
| Local currency | EUR |
| Typical port/airport dwell time | 3–6 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | CE marking + EU IOSS registration for B2C e-commerce |
| Main air gateways | FRA (Frankfurt), MUC (Munich), CGN (Cologne) |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
At 100 KG, you're in the commercial freight category — large enough for competitive rates but still within the range where air freight often beats sea freight on cost per delivery cycle. This weight is common for electronics, clothing, and general merchandise restocking shipments going to Germany.
Shipping to Germany by air or sea? Plan cartons and container loading in 3D before requesting a quote.
Air rates to Germany bill by chargeable weight — simulate your carton fill in 3D (including mixed products in one box) and cut dimensional-weight waste before you book.
Open Packing Tool →Squeeze more out of every CBM to Germany: load your carton list in 3D, verify space and payload utilization, and export the loading plan.
Open Container Planner →| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to Germany door |
| Sea Freight LCL | 30–50 calendar days | Shared container to Germany port + delivery |
| Rail Freight DDP | 18–28 calendar days | Train via Central Asia to Germany |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, high cost for this weight |
Current rates for shipping from China to Germany start at USD 1.88/KG via Sea DDP. For 100 KG, the estimated total is approximately USD 188, with all duties paid under DDP. Final landed cost depends on the Import VAT 19%; duty 0–12% by TARIC code applied by German Customs (Zoll).
Imports into Germany are assessed by German Customs (Zoll). The applicable regime is: Import VAT 19%; duty 0–12% by TARIC code. The duty-free / de-minimis position is EUR 150 (duty-free threshold; VAT from EUR 0). Under our DDP service these charges are pre-paid and included in the per-KG price, so there is nothing to settle on arrival.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to Germany means one all-inclusive price covering freight, the duty/tax due to German Customs (Zoll), and last-mile delivery to your door. The EUR 150 (duty-free threshold; VAT from EUR 0) de-minimis position is handled for you, and there are no surprise charges at destination.
Yes. Air shipments to Germany get an air waybill (AWB) trackable within 24 hours of departure; sea shipments are tracked by bill-of-lading through the carrier portal. We push status at key milestones: departure, arrival at the gateway, clearance by German Customs (Zoll), and final delivery.
Door-to-door transit to Germany: air freight 5–10 business days, sea LCL 30–50 days, sea FCL 28–45 days, and rail 18–28 days. On arrival, allow roughly 3–6 days of clearance/dwell at the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP.
We compare actual gross weight against volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000 for air) and charge whichever is greater, rounded up to the next kilogram. For 100 KG this matters most when cargo is light but bulky — consolidating cartons can drop you into a cheaper bracket.
German Customs (Zoll) typically requires: (1) commercial invoice with HS codes and declared value; (2) packing list with weights and dimensions; (3) bill of lading or air waybill; (4) certificate of origin (may lower duty); and (5) any product-specific certification (CE marking + EU IOSS registration for B2C e-commerce). Under DDP we prepare and file these for you.
For regulated goods entering Germany, plan for: CE marking + EU IOSS registration for B2C e-commerce. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common cause of clearance holds with German Customs (Zoll), so confirm requirements for your HS code before the cargo leaves China.
Rates above are lane rates and apply to general cargo. Packing specification, HS classification and the clearance step that matters are all commodity-specific — these guides cover them industry by industry.
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