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.
- 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).
- 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.
