Shipping company offering services from UK to Germany’s ports
To get an idea of shipping from the UK to Germany, you first need to know the largest seaports in Germany.
PORT OF HAMBURG :
The port of Hamburg is the largest commercial port in Germany and the third largest in Europe after Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium).
Located at the bottom of the Elbe estuary, 144 kilometers from the North Sea, in the northeast of the Northern Range (the main European maritime interface from the North Sea to the English Channel), the Port of Hamburg specializes in container traffic, a field in which it is surpassed in Europe only by the Port of Rotterdam.
PORT OF KIEL :
The PORT OF KIEL is
one of the most versatile ports in the Baltic region. Its geographical location, permanent depth for ocean-going vessels and direct connection to the national rail and road network make the port very attractive for cargo and passenger traffic.
State-of-the-art terminal facilities and a high quality of service allow an individual approach. In addition, Kiel benefits from its location at the entrance to the world's busiest man-made waterway, the Kiel Canal.
PORT OF WISMAR : 
WISMAR is a Large-sized Port. The types of vessels regularly calling at WISMAR are General Cargo (64%), Cargo/Containership (6%), Pleasure Craft (4%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (4%), Sailing Vessel (3%). The last vessel called at this port was HANSEAT, 31m and 25s ago. The maximum length of the vessels recorded to having entered this port is 213 meters. The maximum draught is 8.1 meters. The maximum Deadweight is 61258t.
What is the difference between volumetric and gross weight?
How can you figure out your shipment's volumetric weight?
The air equality rule allows for a weight/volume ratio of 1:6 (1 ton for every 6 CBM) and a duty to net weight ratio of 1:6 or less in airfreight. To obtain the volumetric weight used as the basis for billing, the true volume is divided by six. The standard for express freight is 1:5.
Here is the model if the total volume of your merchandise is 1 CBM:
With the classic airfreight : it equals 1 CBM = 167 Kg (1:6)
With the express airfreight : it equals 1 CBM = 200 Kg (1:5)
Rail freight from the UK to Germany
Overview – Rail freight from the UK to Germany
Same as trucking, the rail freight shipping between the UK and Germany became possible thanks to the euro channel.
Rail freight services are provided by rail transport operators, who can offer door-to-door transport solutions for shippers. Freight trains travel through the Channel Tunnel between the United Kingdom and Germany and then continue their journey on the European rail network to their final destination in Germany.
Rail shipping is significant, especially in nations and continents with extensive journey durations, such as China, Russia, the United States, and portions of Europe. Freight trains can transport a variety of cargo, including freight containers, automobiles, grains, coal, minerals, and metals, among other things.
Customs Clearance in Germany for goods imported from the UK
In this part, we will direct you through the customs clearance, which is a fundamental stage assuming you need to import items from the UK to Germany. Comprehend the standards and commitments that apply to the UK's region.
Here you will find every one of the means we will assist you with, seeing how the obligations and expenses you should pay are determined, and by whom they will be gathered.
Business Entity
If you propose to import a commercial volume of goods into the UK and then trade them, you must register as a business substance. This doesn't have to be a certain type of business; it can be a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a limited liability company, and so on. Because enlistment is crucial, you may essentially prepare a self-appraisal explanation to inform HMRC about what you bought/sold.
If you want to sell your goods in the UK, you need register as a business so that HMRC can make sure you pay the proper amount of duty on your imports.
If you plan to import a commercial volume of goods into Germany for sale, you must register as a business entity. This can be any type of business, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, etc. Since registration is crucial, you can simply prepare a self-assessment declaration to inform German customs about what you have bought/sold.
If you are importing goods for personal use, you are not registered as a company.
If you wish to sell your goods in Germany, you must register as a business entity so that German customs can ensure that you pay the correct amount of duty on your imports
To import products from England to Germany, you need several documents to clear the goods through customs:
- Customs declaration: You must complete a customs declaration for each shipment of goods. This declaration describes the goods you are importing and their value, and must be submitted to German customs before the goods arrive.
- Commercial Invoice: You must also provide a commercial invoice for each shipment of goods. This invoice describes the goods you are importing, their value and origin, and is used to determine the applicable customs duties and VAT.
- Certificates and licences: If the goods you are importing are subject to special restrictions or regulations, you will need specific certificates and licences to import them into Germany. For example, food products must meet EU health standards, and chemicals must be accompanied by a certificate of conformity.
- EORI number: You need an EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) number to import goods into Germany. This number is assigned by German customs and is used to identify companies that import or export goods.
How to calculate customs duties and taxes?
It is significant and crucial to know the pace of customs obligations and expenses applied for the product(s) you need to bring into the UK, to decide the sum you should pay.
Initial step: Determine the "HS code" of your item.
The HS code of an item (Commodity Code) is one of the three fundamental thoughts, alongside the beginning and the traditions worth of your products, to decide the duty that will be saved for it.
The Harmonized System (HS Code) is utilized by 207 nations and covers over 95% of world exchange. The framework guarantees a calculated and one of a kind grouping for the nations that utilization it. A number is allocated to each sort of good or ware exchanged universally and furthermore permits the correlation of exchange streams request to acquire measurements.
Here is the total composition of a called HS Code
How to find the HS Code of your product?
The most ideal way of discovering the HS code of your item is to ask your provider for it. They will unquestionably know it well in case they are generally trading their items.
It is likewise conceivable very easy to make your own examination on the tax data set of any country that utilizes the "Fit System" by basically entering a catchphrase, for example, "pineapple" in our model.
Different Taxes existing for your goods:
VTA
VAT is charged on all goods (except for gifts worth £39 or less) sent from:
- outside the UK to Great Britain
- outside the UK and the EU to Northern Ireland
VAT is not charged on goods that are gifts worth £39 or less.
You pay VAT when you buy the goods or to the delivery company before you receive them. If you have to pay VAT to the delivery company, it’s charged on the total package value, including:
- the value of the goods
- postage, packaging and insurance
- any duty you owe
VAT is charged at the VAT rate that applies to your goods.
Customs Duty
You’ll be charged Customs Duty on all goods sent from outside the UK (or the UK and the EU if you’re in Northern Ireland) if they’re either:
- excise goods
- worth more than £135
If you’re charged Customs Duty, you’ll need to pay it on both:
- the price paid for the goods
- postage, packaging and insurance
| Type and value of goods | Customs Duty |
| Non-excise goods worth £135 or less | No charge |
| Gifts above £135 and up to £630 | 2.5%, but rates are lower for some goods |
| Gifts above £630 and other goods above £135 | The rate depends on the type of goods
and where they came from |
For more information, check the Government Website
Excise Duty
If you’re sent alcohol or tobacco from outside the UK, you’ll be charged Excise Duty at current rates.
If the goods are sent from the EU to Northern Ireland, check that the Excise Duty was included in the price. If it’s not, your goods may be seized.
It does not matter whether you buy the goods or they’re sent as a gift.
If you receive large amounts of alcohol or tobacco for your business, use the Trade Tariff to check duty rates.
Your goods can also be seized if they’re:
- spirits over 35 centiliters without a UK duty stamp
- cigarettes or hand-rolling tobacco without UK health warnings or fiscal marks.
Additional services:
Our warehousing services:
Our distribution points are strategically located in Germany. We can accept your products for as long as you like before transporting them to the UK in this way (or elsewhere). If you want to combine a few suppliers and fill a full compartment, or if you have full flight support and need to split it up at the port of arrival and pass it on to a few objectors, we can help you. We can help you!
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Our packing/unpacking services:
Our packing/unpacking services:
Pressing your goods is an important part of the process, as it ensures optimal security of the pile during transportation and incredible assurance during capacity placement. Our professional partners can provide you with quality repacking services in the UK and Germany. So please contact us if you need services such as cartons, beds, crates, bubble wrap, tape, etc.
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Freight Insurance
Freight Insurance
The cost of insurance varies depending on the mode of transportation used, the product concept, and the insurance company. It is possible to increase the pronounced value by up to 20% to cover any damage sustained, regardless of the product. The backer declares the product's worth as well as the costs associated with the basic vehicle.
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Supplier Management in Germany
Supplier Management in Germany
We are also willing to call your supplier in advance to provide more comprehensive assistance. We will determine exactly what your product is. We'll make sure the supplier has all the relevant documentation (such as certificates of conformity) and we'll check all the details, such as condition and packaging, to make sure your items are delivered in the safest way possible. We also check the details and confirm the HS code.
Plus, we guarantee your impeccable service! Our employees are fluent in English.
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Shipping personal effects and Moving
Shipping personal effects and MovingMoving abroad can be both time-consuming and difficult, which is why it's important to anticipate this stage of your life to avoid problems on your D-Day. You have no idea how an expatriation can turn into a nightmare, especially if the move itself starts with a series of issues! It is therefore indispensable to call on a dedicated team in this area to support you in this process which can sometimes be tedious: logistics operations, legal conditions, expatriate status ...
With an agent network around the world, we provide services regardless of origin and destination. A DocShipper consultant will be dedicated to assist you from A to Z: he will handle your entire move in order to avoid misunderstandings if there are several interlocutors. It is also a way of making the adventure more human, because relationships also count: your satisfaction, our priority!
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