Lane Germany
When it comes to importing or exporting, from or to Germany, we are your best option.
One of Europe’s most strategically placed and hectic locations.
As a structural part of our operation, we have a presence in more than 180 countries globally and Germany is one of our specialty trade lanes.
We have extensive experience in international shipments in all ports and airports, carrying out transportation from origin to destination.
General Data Germany 2021
- Its capital is Berlin.
- The most important cities besides the capital are: Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Nuremberg.
- The population is 83.15 million people.
- The official language is German.
- The official currency is the Euro (EUR).
Seaports and airports.
The main seaports in Germany are: Hamburg, Ports of Bremen (Bremenhaven and Bremen), Lübeck, Rostock and Wilhelmshaven.
The most important airports are: Frankfurt (FRA), Düsseldorf (DUS), Berlin-Schönefeld (SXF), Munich (MUC) and Hamburg (HAM).
Germany – Imports and exports
- Documentation
When importing or exporting, from or to Germany, certain aspects must be considered.
It is important to have the necessary documentation to be able to enter / exit merchandise.
Here we share the list of documents that will be requested, with which we will gladly help you:
- Commercial invoice of the goods.
- Certificate of origin.
- Marking of the country of origin.
- Trademark and industrial property registration.
- Detailed packing list (content and type of goods).
- Transport documents according to route: Bill of lading (Maritime) / Airway bill (Air) / Carta Porte (Land).
- Insurance policy.
- INTRASTAT document, statistical report on the entry and exit of goods between the countries of the European Union.
- Letter of instructions for Customs Agent.
- Unique customs declaration (DUA) made by the customs agent.
To avoid reprocessing, the packing list should be as detailed as possible. It is important to avoid the use of general descriptions such as “other” or “miscellaneous”, as they can lead to re-inspections by the authorities and unnecessary withholdings.
- Restrictions
- There are limiting guidelines for merchandise that can enter the European Economic Area and therefore Germany freely, being the country with the highest demands to receive imports.
- Special authorization and import permits are required, such as the CE marking of the European Commission, for products such as: Agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, health products, electronic devices, machinery, cosmetics and antiques, defense material, dangerous chemicals among others.
- Within the category of prohibited objects, are used goods, since a commercial invoice is required, among them: Personal Vehicles, clothing, accessories, tires, machinery; used, as well as any substance, waste or toxic residue, cultural property, specimens of flora and fauna in danger of extinction and war material (weapons, ammunition and similar material).
- Customs duties and fees are generally based on the full value of the cargo. That is why you must present complete and detailed documentation so that the value is estimated with the greatest efficiency.
- In SCL we will make sure you have everything to facilitate customs clearance, since we have certified agents so you can relax.
ROUTES
ALEMANIA
Do you have cargo to transport to or from Germany?
We have extensive experience in international shipments at all ports and airports, providing transportation from origin to final destination.
LOAD VOLUME MOVED
In 2023, Germany transported around 1.2 billion tons of cargo
Economy
In 2023, Germany’s GDP was approximately 4.5 trillion dollars
Market Size
Germany has a population of 83.2 million inhabitants.
Main business partners
European Union (France, Netherlands, Italy), China, United States, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Key points of logistics
PORTS
Hamburg, Ports of Bremen (Bremenhaven and Bremen), Lübeck, Rostock, and Wilhelmshaven.
AIRPORTS
Frankfurt (FRA), Düsseldorf (DUS), Berlin-Schönefeld (SXF), Munich (MUC), and Hamburg (HAM).
DOCUMENTS
Avoid reprocessing!
We can help you get your documentation in order
- Commercial invoice of the goods.
- Registry of sectoral exporters (In the case of alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, cigars, iron ore, among others).
- Certificate of Origin
- Detailed packing list (contents and type of goods).
- Transportation documents by mode: Bill of lading (Maritime) / Airway bill (Aerial) / Waybill (Land).
- Insurance policy.
- Documents of non-tariff regulations both in Mexico and in the destination country.
- Marked by the country of origin.
- Documents of non-tariff regulations both in Mexico and in the destination country.
- Customs Agent Instructions Guide.
- Customs documents (prepared by a Customs Agent for the clearance of goods).
We are here to make everything flow smoothly
So consider these restrictions if Spain is a market you want to start working in
Special authorization and import permits are required for products such as: Agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and antiques. There are restrictive guidelines for goods that can enter the European Economic Area and consequently Germany, which has the highest requirements for importing products into its country.
Special authorization and import permits are required, such as the CE marking from the European Commission, for products such as: agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, machinery, cosmetics, antiques, defense materials, hazardous chemicals, among others.
Within the category of prohibited items, used goods are included, as a commercial invoice is required, such as: vehicles, clothing, accessories, tires, machinery; used, as well as any toxic substance, waste or residue, cultural property, specimens of endangered flora and fauna, and war material (weapons, ammunition, and similar material).
Generally, customs duties and fees are based on the total value of the cargo. Therefore, it is essential to have complete and detailed documentation so that the value can be estimated with the highest efficiency.
At SCL, we will help you get everything in order to facilitate customs clearance, as we have certified agents so you don’t have to worry.
