Parcel delivery to Germany has grown with the expansion of e-commerce order and the Canadian European free trade agreement. Shippers in Canada and Germany rely on reliable shipping and logistics solutions.
In this guide, we’ll go over basic guidelines to assist with finding the best option for shipping between Canada and Germany. We review the different service levels and transit times.
- Canada Post surface: A couple of months
- Canada Post Air: A couple weeks
- Commercial Carrier Economy: within 1 week
- Commercial Carrier Express (fastest): Within 2-3 days
Under 30 kg and ok with several months transit time to Germany?
Canada Post surface shipping options offer the lowest cost when you do not need to fast shipping. If you can live with a delivery time in a couple of months, there is no better option than Canada Post international surface options. Canada post is best for shipping lightweight low-value items with limited tracking and a long transit time.
Under 5 kg and ok with delivery in a couple of weeks?
Canada Post air and "Xpresspost" options offer the lowest cost for smaller shipments. As the weights get heavier, the postal cost advantage lessens and can actually become more expensive than commercial options.
Heavier weight shipments for delivery within a week
Choosing commercial carriers and their partners becomes more economical as the shipments above 5 kg to 10 kg. The actual cost will vary according to your level of discount and final address in Germany. Commercial carriers charge outside area surcharges.
Differences between FedEx, UPS and DHL to Germany
The differences between the major carriers gets down to with whom gives you the best price you need. The over quality of all three carriers are very similar and include online tracking and support. FedEx and UPS offer fast air as well as economy shipping options. DHL offers solely express.
Freight carriers and third party logistics companies
As the weights exceed around 200 kilograms, often direct air freight can be the best option. Having said that, the three major carriers mentioned above offer the most air capacity and "belly cargo capacity" remains more limited.
Jet Worldwide: Shipping to Germany
Our team provides a cost comparison rate with economy shipping to Germany in a week or less. We assist with finding the best shipping option to Germany.
Apart from the shipping cost and transit time, our logistics team is our key additional added value. We offer transparency and innovative solutions to help you grow your business. Contact Jet.
Jet Worldwide offers specialized international shipping services regardless of whether you ship frequently or just event so often. Contact our team to benefit from some of the lowest prices for shipping from Canada to Germany, Europe and around the world.
Here are some examples of discounted cost for shipping Canada to Germany:
Shipping International Orders to Germany and E.U.
To grow internationally, shipping packages to Germany from Canada has to be lower. Jet Worldwide's direct airfreight shipping and import service allows you to send packages to Germany and the EU super low costs. All direct shipping optios have minimum volume requirements. Direct shipping includes tracking and delivery by DPD.
Surveys and studies show that German and European consumers often abandon a shopping cart if they do not trust the delivery agent.
The DPD advantage to Germany from Canada
DPD is top delivery service for e-commerce deliveries in Germany and across the E.U.
Canadian and USA online retailers can expand their international offer by consolidating and shipping direct to the European Union. Using direct air freight and dedicated import processes you can gain a global competitive advantage. Your buyers will be happy with the low shipping cost, tracking, no import fees and delivery by a local European carrier.
Shipping to Germany, other things to consider.
Shipping Terms to Germany:
If you wish to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver, choose a Delivery Duty Paid option. More about shipping terms is available via our blog on shipping terms.
Import duty and taxes to Germany
All shipments to Germany are subject to import duty and value added tax. See our Guide for Shipping to Germany.
Canadian Export Declaration to Germany:
If the content of your shipment is valued over $2,000 (or otherwise regulated), you should know about the export declaration requirement. Get more information on CERS B-13 export declaration.
VAT prepayment for online orders:
It is best to capture the VAT payment from your German customer as part of the check-out process. All imports to European Union countries -regardless of value - are subject to VAT. Europe's IOSS is an easy way to manage a large volume of VAT reconciliations. Read more about IOSS and VAT payment to Germany.
Preferential duty-free import to Germany
In general, all shipments valued under €150 can be imported duty free. Shipments made in Canada can benefit from preferential duty-free import via the Canadian European free trade agreement (CETA). Read more about CETA.
CIF Value and HS code for your shipment to Germany
German customs determine the cost of duty on the value and classification of the goods (read more about HS Codes). The value used for duty is the "CIF Value." The CIF value includes the value of the goods plus shipping and insurance. Read more about CIF Value.
Put our team to work for you
Jet Worldwide international service is here to help no matter where your business might send. We specialize in parcel distribution, custom consultations, and support across Germany. Combine the experience, knowledge, and reliability of Jet Worldwide with our global support network. We provide worldwide shipping for the best possible rates, fast comprehensive tracking, and more.
You can count on Jet Worldwide's international network for a real advantage when shipping to Germany.
