How much to ship 100KG from China to Germany? Compare air, sea & express rates from USD 1.7/KG DDP door-to-door. Updated Jul 2026.
| Service | Mode | Rate (USD/KG) | Total (100 KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Sea DDP | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 1.7 | USD 171 | View Details → |
| Rail DDP Standard | 🚂 Rail Freight | USD 2.3 | USD 228 | View Details → |
| Rail DDP Express | 🚂 Rail Freight | USD 2.4 | USD 242 | View Details → |
| Air DDP General Cargo | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 6.0 | USD 596 | View Details → |
| Air DDP Battery Cargo | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 6.3 | USD 631 | View Details → |
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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) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 3.34 | USD 334.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 3.25 | USD 325.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 3.46 | USD 346.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 2.97 | USD 297.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 2.46 | USD 246.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 1.71 | USD 171.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 1.67 | USD 167.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 1.57 | USD 157.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 1.29 | USD 129.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 1.34 | USD 134.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 1.43 | USD 143.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 1.41 | USD 141.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.16 | USD 116.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 3.78 | USD 378.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 3.69 | USD 369.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 3.91 | USD 391.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 3.42 | USD 342.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 2.91 | USD 291.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 2.28 | USD 228.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 2.24 | USD 224.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 2.14 | USD 214.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 1.86 | USD 186.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 1.92 | USD 192.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 2.00 | USD 200.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 1.98 | USD 198.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.73 | USD 173.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 3.92 | USD 392.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 3.83 | USD 383.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 4.05 | USD 405.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 3.56 | USD 356.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 3.05 | USD 305.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 2.42 | USD 242.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 2.37 | USD 237.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 2.28 | USD 228.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 2.00 | USD 200.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 2.05 | USD 205.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 2.13 | USD 213.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 2.12 | USD 212.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.87 | USD 187.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 7.67 | USD 767.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 7.58 | USD 758.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 7.80 | USD 780.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 7.31 | USD 731.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 6.80 | USD 680.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 5.96 | USD 596.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 5.92 | USD 592.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 5.82 | USD 582.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 5.47 | USD 547.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 5.53 | USD 553.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 5.61 | USD 561.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 5.59 | USD 559.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 5.34 | USD 534.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 8.02 | USD 802.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 7.93 | USD 793.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 8.15 | USD 815.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 7.65 | USD 765.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 7.14 | USD 714.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 6.31 | USD 631.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 6.26 | USD 626.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 6.17 | USD 617.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 5.82 | USD 582.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 5.87 | USD 587.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 5.95 | USD 595.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 5.93 | USD 593.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 5.69 | USD 569.00 |
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 100 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
Import facts that shape any China-to-Germany shipment:
| Main sea gateways | Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Main air gateways | FRA (Frankfurt), MUC (Munich), CGN (Cologne) |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
At 100 KG you've crossed into commercial freight — heavy enough to earn competitive per-kilo rates, yet still in the window where air can out-perform ocean once you price in inventory time. Typical cargo on this band into Germany is electronics, apparel and general-goods replenishment.
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to Germany door |
| Sea Freight LCL | 30–50 calendar days | Shared 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 |
On the current feed, China-to-Germany rates open at USD 1.71/KG via Sea DDP. For a 100 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 171. 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.
Managed clearance into Germany is a coordination service — it isn't Incoterms DDP. We file the customs entry and arrange the duty/tax owed to German Customs (Zoll) (the de-minimis position being EUR 150 (duty-free threshold; VAT from EUR 0)) so you don't have to broker it yourself.
Yes. Air moves on an air waybill (AWB) that's live within 24 hours of departure; ocean tracks by bill of lading through the carrier portal. We flag the milestones that matter — departure, gateway arrival, clearance by German Customs (Zoll), and final delivery.
Reckon on these door-to-door windows into Germany: air 5–10 business days, ocean LCL 30–50 days, ocean FCL 28–45 days, rail 18–28 days. Add roughly 3–6 days for clearance and dwell at the gateway, which RateHive can manage end to end.
We take the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000 for air), rounded up to the next kilo. For 100 KG this bites hardest on light-but-bulky cargo — re-packing or consolidating cartons can pull you into a cheaper band.
German Customs (Zoll) will generally want: a commercial invoice carrying HS codes and value; a packing list with weights and dimensions; the bill of lading or air waybill; a certificate of origin where it can cut duty; and any commodity-specific certification (CE marking + EU IOSS registration for B2C e-commerce). RateHive can prepare and lodge these as part of managed clearance.
For regulated cargo into Germany, budget for: CE marking + EU IOSS registration for B2C e-commerce. A missing conformity document is the single most common reason German Customs (Zoll) puts a shipment on hold, so verify your HS-code requirements before the goods leave China.