Import from China to Germany with a team on your side
German buyers expect quality and documents to match. Many cheap suppliers cannot deliver either. We filter hard on both before you spend on samples.
- Main ports
- Hamburg, Bremerhaven
- Air cargo
- Frankfurt (FRA), Leipzig (LEJ)
- Sea transit
- 32 to 48 days by sea, about 18 to 25 days by rail
- Currency
- EUR
- Customs
- Zoll (EORI required)
- Product rules to check
- CE, packaging registration (LUCID), WEEE registration
What businesses in Germany buy with us
- Industrial components
- E-commerce products
- Tools and hardware
- Sports and outdoor
- Home goods
How it works
Begin with a sourcing report. Add negotiation, inspection and shipping when you need them.
Describe your product
Share a photo, a link or specifications. A single product is accepted.
Receive your sourcing report
Within 5 to 10 days: vetted suppliers with prices, minimum orders, lead times and sample options.
Choose the next step
Order directly, or have us negotiate, inspect and coordinate shipping to you in Germany.
Typical project timeline to Germany
- Your requestDay 1
- Sourcing report5 to 10 days
- SamplesOften 1 to 3 weeks
- ProductionOften 2 to 6 weeks
- Inspection1 to 2 days
- Shipping to Germany32 to 48 days by sea, about 18 to 25 days by rail
Typical durations only. Actual timing depends on the product, the supplier, the season and customs.
Good to know before importing into Germany
Packaging registration
Anyone placing packaged goods on the German market must register in LUCID and join a packaging scheme.
Electronics need WEEE
Electrical products need registration with stiftung ear before sale.
Rail is an option
China to Germany rail can be a middle ground between sea and air.
Useful tools
Questions from Germany
Can you compare sea and rail?
Yes. Our freight partner quotes both when rail makes sense.
Do you check test reports?
Yes. We request them and flag anything missing or suspicious.
How much does a sourcing report cost?
A flat research fee covers one product, and each additional product is quoted as an add-on. The exact amount is confirmed before we begin.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can start with a single product in any quantity. The research fee remains the same.
Request a quote
Describe the product you need. Within 48 hours, we reply with the next steps and a quote for your sourcing report.
No obligation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Prefer email? Write to sales@klmsourcing.com