Shipping From the U.S. to Germany

Get a quote in four easy steps:

1. Indicate if you are shipping as a private person or a business customer
2. Fill out your shipment details
3. Get the estimated costs
4. Continue with online booking

The cost of shipping to Germany varies based on factors like weight, size, and destination as well as any additional services that you book. For packages and pallets, both big and small, we can provide you with an instant quote on shipping rates from U.S. to Germany.

In addition to answering questions about price, our quoting tool also displays a range of delivery speeds. From some of the most competitive rates to ship to Germany from the U.S. to some the quickest, our quoting tool will show you the range of shipping possibilities available.

There are several factors that influence how duties and taxes are calculated for shipments from the U.S. to Germany. For example, the type of item that you are sending, its declared value and whether you are sending it for commercial or personal reasons all play a role in determining the duties and taxes that need to be paid. More details on tax and customs for goods sent from abroad can be found on the official website of German Customs (Zoll).

For businesses with time-sensitive shipments, we recommend using DHL Express. With this shipping solution, you have access to the DHL Express Global Trade Services toolkit. Our Landed Cost Estimator lets you calculate duties, taxes and more so you know what your shipping costs are upfront. You can also find out about the latest import and export regulations with our tool.

As the world’s leading logistics provider, DHL offers a range of benefits to business shippers of all sizes, including:

• A broad portfolio of services from express shipments to freight transport 
• Attractive prices based on shipment volume and frequency
• Increased efficiency and control of all your shipments with our exclusive tools for shipping
• World-class service from our shipping experts, operational teams, and customer service agents
• Easy integrations with our best-in-class APIs and web-based shipping options

If you regularly ship to Germany and are looking for a cost-effective solution, you can share a shipping profile and connect with our experts. They will help you find an affordable solution and save time on your future shipments.

Once your shipment has been handed over to us, delivery time is determined by the service you select. While standard shipping options are more affordable, the delivery times are generally longer than time-definite services.

For businesses that open a DHL account, we offer various service levels ranging from next-business-day shipping to more economical options.

Shipments can be tracked directly on DHL’s website. You can track your shipment from the U.S. to Germany.

We offer our business customers a wide range of data integration options with best-in-class APIs that allow easier access to information across our different divisions. In addition to a unified tracking solution, we also have tracking APIs for individual divisions including DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain.