The published rate at this weight on this channel, taken straight from the live price feed.
Shipping 300KG from China to Germany comes to roughly USD 1,692 at the published rate of USD 5.64 per kg. Treat that as a planning estimate for the freight: the commodity, its HS code, the packed dimensions and the exchange rate on the day all move it, and duty through German Customs (Zoll) is quoted separately. The real figure can land above or below.
Indicative published rates for planning, not a quotation. Actual cost depends on the product and its HS code, chargeable weight, declared value, duty and tax at destination, and the exchange rate on the day.
| Service | Mode | Rate | Billed as | Total (300 KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Air DDP General Cargo | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 5.6/KG | 300 KG | USD 1,692 | View Details → |
| Air DDP Battery Cargo | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 6.0/KG | 300 KG | USD 1,797 | View Details → |
Freight is not billed on the number on your bathroom scale. It is billed on chargeable weight: the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6000. Denser cargo pays on its weight; light bulky cargo pays on the space it occupies. Whichever is higher is the one you pay — never the lower.
Enter your tracking number below
Powered by 17TRACK — supports 2,000+ carriers worldwide
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) | @ 300 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 7.67 | USD 2,301.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 7.58 | USD 2,274.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 7.80 | USD 2,340.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 7.31 | USD 2,193.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 6.80 | USD 2,040.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 5.96 | USD 1,788.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 5.92 | USD 1,776.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 5.82 | USD 1,746.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 5.47 | USD 1,641.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 5.53 | USD 1,659.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 5.61 | USD 1,683.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 5.59 | USD 1,677.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 5.34 | USD 1,602.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 300 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 8.02 | USD 2,406.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 7.93 | USD 2,379.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 8.15 | USD 2,445.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 7.65 | USD 2,295.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 7.14 | USD 2,142.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 6.31 | USD 1,893.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 6.26 | USD 1,878.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 6.17 | USD 1,851.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 5.82 | USD 1,746.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 5.87 | USD 1,761.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 5.95 | USD 1,785.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 5.93 | USD 1,779.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 5.69 | USD 1,707.00 |
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to Germany.
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.
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.
Historical freight rates from China to Germany for 300 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
The country-specific numbers we plan every Germany booking around:
| Main air gateways | FRA (Frankfurt), MUC (Munich), CGN (Cologne) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Freight LCL | 30–50 calendar days | Shared container to Germany port + delivery |
| Sea Freight FCL | 28–45 calendar days | Full 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 |
A 300 KG load into Germany is squarely bulk commercial freight. At this size, ocean (FCL or LCL) and air-charter pricing tighten up considerably. Most regular importers run scheduled ocean for their standing orders and keep air in reserve for urgent gaps.
A freight rate is a scope, not just a number. Two quotes for the same lane can differ by a third and still describe the same shipment, because one of them stops at the port and the other reaches the door. Here is where the line falls on the figures published above.
When you compare us against another quote, compare the scope first. Ask what the number stops at, whether duty is inside it or beside it, and who pays the destination terminal. The rate that looks cheapest on an email is frequently the one with the most left out of it.
On the current feed, China-to-Germany rates open at USD 5.64/KG via Air DDP General Cargo. For a 300 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 1,692. RateHive can manage the customs entry and import-tax step, while the duty itself follows the Import VAT 19%; duty 0–12% by TARIC code set by German Customs (Zoll).
Entries into Germany are assessed by German Customs (Zoll), and the regime that applies is: Import VAT 19%; duty 0–12% by TARIC code. On de-minimis, the position is EUR 150 (duty-free threshold; VAT from EUR 0). RateHive offers managed clearance and tax processing — a coordination service, not Incoterms DDP — to handle these formalities for you.
Ocean cargo into Germany generally moves through Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven; air clears via FRA (Frankfurt), MUC (Munich), CGN (Cologne). We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward leg to your delivery address, with clearance handled as a managed service.
Battery cargo flies into Germany under handling controls: built-in cells follow IATA PI966/PI967, loose cells need separate classification. We run certified battery channels through FRA (Frankfurt), MUC (Munich), CGN (Cologne), with surcharges of roughly USD 3–8/KG.
Floors vary by channel into Germany: managed air from about 21 KG (occasionally 12 KG), ocean LCL from roughly 1 CBM, and express courier for single parcels. Under 21 KG, express is usually the cheapest way in.
We take the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000 for air), rounded up to the next kilo. One cubic metre therefore counts as about 167 kg. A 300 kg consignment that measures out to only 200 kg volumetric is still charged on the 300 kg — the higher of the two always wins. For 300 KG this bites hardest on light-but-bulky cargo, so re-packing or consolidating cartons can pull you into a cheaper band.
Space into Germany gets tight around Sep–Nov, layered on top of the China-side crunch at Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Booking a week or two ahead in those windows locks in both capacity and price.
At 300 KG into Germany, LCL through Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven is normally right unless you exceed ~5–6 CBM or ship on a regular cycle. FCL pays off past roughly 15,000–18,000 KG and removes commingling risk during clearance by German Customs (Zoll).