How much to ship 300KG from China to Germany? Compare air, sea & express rates from USD 1.4/KG DDP door-to-door. Updated Jun 2026.
| Service | Mode | Rate (USD/KG) | Total (300 KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Sea DDP | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 1.4 | USD 414 | View Details → |
| Rail DDP Standard | 🚂 Rail Freight | USD 2.0 | USD 585 | View Details → |
| Rail DDP Express | 🚂 Rail Freight | USD 2.1 | USD 624 | View Details → |
| Air DDP General Cargo | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 5.6 | USD 1,689 | View Details → |
| Air DDP Battery Cargo | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 6.0 | USD 1,791 | 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) | @ 300 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 3.32 | USD 996.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 3.23 | USD 969.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 3.45 | USD 1,035.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 2.96 | USD 888.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 2.45 | USD 735.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 1.70 | USD 510.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 1.65 | USD 495.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 1.56 | USD 468.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 1.28 | USD 384.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 1.33 | USD 399.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 1.41 | USD 423.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 1.39 | USD 417.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.15 | USD 345.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 300 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 3.77 | USD 1,131.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 3.68 | USD 1,104.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 3.90 | USD 1,170.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 3.41 | USD 1,023.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 2.90 | USD 870.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 2.27 | USD 681.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 2.22 | USD 666.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 2.13 | USD 639.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 1.85 | USD 555.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 1.90 | USD 570.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 1.98 | USD 594.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 1.97 | USD 591.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.72 | USD 516.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 300 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 3.91 | USD 1,173.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 3.82 | USD 1,146.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 4.04 | USD 1,212.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 3.54 | USD 1,062.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 3.03 | USD 909.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 2.41 | USD 723.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 2.36 | USD 708.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 2.27 | USD 681.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 1.99 | USD 597.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 2.04 | USD 612.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 2.12 | USD 636.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 2.10 | USD 630.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.86 | USD 558.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 300 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 7.66 | USD 2,298.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 7.57 | USD 2,271.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 7.79 | USD 2,337.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 7.29 | USD 2,187.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 6.78 | USD 2,034.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 5.95 | USD 1,785.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 5.90 | USD 1,770.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 5.81 | USD 1,743.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 5.46 | USD 1,638.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 5.51 | USD 1,653.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 5.59 | USD 1,677.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 5.58 | USD 1,674.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 5.33 | USD 1,599.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 300 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 8.00 | USD 2,400.00 |
| 22 KG | USD 7.91 | USD 2,373.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 8.13 | USD 2,439.00 |
| 30 KG | USD 7.64 | USD 2,292.00 |
| 50 KG | USD 7.13 | USD 2,139.00 |
| 100 KG | USD 6.30 | USD 1,890.00 |
| 150 KG | USD 6.25 | USD 1,875.00 |
| 200 KG | USD 6.16 | USD 1,848.00 |
| 505 KG | USD 5.81 | USD 1,743.00 |
| 850 KG | USD 5.86 | USD 1,758.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 5.94 | USD 1,782.00 |
| 2500 KG | USD 5.92 | USD 1,776.00 |
| 3400 KG | USD 5.68 | USD 1,704.00 |
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.
Logistics anchors for cargo arriving into Germany:
| 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.
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.
| 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 |
On the current feed, China-to-Germany rates open at USD 1.38/KG via Sea DDP. For a 300 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 414. 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.
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.
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.
We quote and invoice freight in USD; the destination-side currency in Germany is EUR. Payment usually falls due before departure (T/T or PayPal), and with managed clearance you settle the landed cost once rather than facing collect charges on arrival.
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.
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.
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).