Destino de exportação — ALEMANHA
Last updated: August 2026
Ship vehicles from China to Germany via rail or sea with full EU duty estimates, KBA type approval, and TÜV-ready certification.
Germany is Europe's largest automotive market and the main entry point for Chinese brands across the EU, with block-train rail links from Xi'an and Chengdu reaching Duisburg in 14–21 days and sea routes to Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Rotterdam in 28–35 days. The EU Common Customs Tariff applies a 10% ad valorem duty on the CIF value of passenger cars — with additional countervailing duties of up to 35.3% on Chinese-built BEVs — plus 19% German VAT, and either an EU Certificate of Conformity (COC) or an Individual Vehicle Approval (EUVG/IVA) through the KBA is mandatory. Whether you are a Hamburg-based importer, a dealer adding Chinese marques, or a private buyer, Cargration handles sourcing, KBA-homologation coordination, shipping, and customs clearance so your vehicles reach European roads with TÜV-ready documentation.
Quem pode importar
Alemanha: três rotas legais para importar veículos
Germany is Europe's largest automotive market and the main entry point for Chinese brands across the EU, with block-train rail links from Xi'an and Chengdu reaching Duisburg in 14–21 days and sea routes to Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Rotterdam in 28–35 days. The EU Common Customs Tariff applies a 10% ad valorem duty on the CIF value of passenger cars — with additional countervailing duties of up to 35.3% on Chinese-built BEVs — plus 19% German VAT, and either an EU Certificate of Conformity (COC) or an Individual Vehicle Approval (EUVG/IVA) through the KBA is mandatory
- 10% EU Common Customs Tariff (CCT) duty on CIF value of passenger cars
- 19% German VAT charged on CIF value + customs duty
- EU Certificate of Conformity (COC) required, or EU Individual Vehicle Approval (EUVG/IVA)
- IVA typically €400–1,500 and 1–4 weeks through TÜV/DEKRA/KÜS
- No importer licence or EORI needed for private one-off imports
- Hs.-Nr. 8703 duty heading for passenger vehicles; additional countervailing duty on Chinese BEVs
- Main inspection (HU) with TÜV/DEKRA before registration at the Zulassungsstelle
- German Kfz-Steuer (vehicle tax) computed at registration
- Odometer must be verifiable; any tampering voids registration
- Foreign documents require sworn translations (eidlich übersetzt) into German
Calculadora de impostos
Alemanha: estime seus impostos de importação
German customs duty on passenger vehicles is calculated at 10% ad valorem on the CIF value under the EU Common Customs Tariff heading 8703, with German VAT of 19% charged on CIF + duty. Chinese-built pure BEVs may attract an additional EU countervailing duty of up to 35.3% depending on manufacturer (BYD 17%, Geely 18.8%, SAIC/MG 35.3%). Used vehicles are subject to the same 10% duty and 19% VAT framework, and must pass German emissions requirements and an HU inspection before registration.
Estimativa de impostos
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Rotas de envio — ALEMANHA
Alemanha: rotas saindo da China
Sea — Shanghai/Shenzhen → Hamburg · Bremerhaven · Rotterdam
Northern Europe's container and RoRo hubs are the classic route for Chinese vehicle exports to Germany. Weekly services from Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Ningbo make Hamburg the #1 German vehicle port, with Bremerhaven specialised in RoRo handling and Rotterdam connecting the Rhine corridor inland.
- Transit time: 28–35 days (Shanghai → Hamburg)
- Vessel frequency: Weekly from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Guangzhou
- Shipping modes: RoRo or 20ft/40ft container (1–2 cars per 40HQ)
- Entry ports: Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam (NL), Zeebrugge (BE)
- Container cost: ~$2,400–3,400 per 20GP; $3,600–4,800 per 40GP
- RoRo cost: from ~$1,150 per vehicle car-carrying vessel
Rail — Xi'an/Chengdu → Duisburg (New Silk Road)
Block trains move vehicles from Chinese inland plants across Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Poland to Duisburg — the Rhine–Ruhr's largest rail freight hub — reaching German dealers weeks faster than sea freight and with lower inventory-carrying cost for high-value units.
- Transit time: 16–21 days (Xi'an → Duisburg)
- Frequency: Multiple weekly block-train departures
- Capacity: 2–4 vehicles per 40ft container, specialised car-rail racks available
- Borders: Khorgos/Dostyk rail corridor, then Brest/Małaszewicze EU gateway
- Cost: comparable to sea for high-value units once inventory savings are factored
- Customs cleared at Małaszewicze (PL) or Duisburg after-discharge
Modelos populares — ALEMANHA
Alemanha: principais modelos chineses exportados
Com base em dados reais de exportação e na demanda do mercado.
BYD Seal
€41,990–46,990Premium electric sport sedan — the flagship for BYD's German push. With a 82kWh Blade LFP battery, 570 km WLTP range, and an aggressively priced entry trim, the Seal targets the Model 3 buyer while benefiting from Germany's 0% EV vehicle tax for a decade.
MG4
€29,990–36,990Compact EV hatchback built at SAIC's Chinese plants — the best-selling Chinese EV in Germany. Rear-drive RWD platform, 64kWh battery, ~435 km WLTP range, and an entry price significantly under comparable VW/Peugeot EVs make it the volume driver for the marque.
Omoda 5
€27,990–32,990Compact SUV from Chery's European brand — sold as a pure ICE 1.5T in Europe to sidestep the countervailing-duty issue entirely. Sharp coupé styling and a sub-€28,000 launch price put it against the T-Roc and Captur in Europe's biggest SUV segment.
NIO EL6
€69,900–79,900Premium electric SUV with the NIO Power Swap network — the only Chinese brand offering battery-swap infrastructure in Germany. A €70,000+ priced EL6 lands squarely in the premium segment against the BMW iX3 and Tesla Model Y Performance.
Documentação — ALEMANHA
Checklist completo de documentos
Export Documents (Prepared by Cargration)
- Commercial invoice with full vehicle specifications
- Certificate of Origin (CO) — certified by CCPIT (China Chamber of Commerce)
- Packing list with dimensions, weight, and container details
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or CIM/SMGS rail waybill
- Vehicle inspection report with photos and video
- Original title or registration document from China
Import Documents (Arranged by Buyer)
- EU Certificate of Conformity (COC) or Individual Vehicle Approval (EUVG/IVA)
- EORI number (commercial imports only)
- SAD customs declaration via ATLAS (filed by broker)
- German VAT ID (USt-IdNr) for commercial VAT
- Commercial invoice translated and presented to customs
- Sworn translations of foreign documents into German
- TÜV/DEKRA main inspection (HU) certificate
- German liability insurance before registration (eVz declarations)
- Registration certificate (Zulassungsbescheinigung II) at the Zulassungsstelle
Por que Cargration — ALEMANHA
Feito para o corredor comercial China–Alemanha
EU Homologation Done Right
We verify COC coverage per VIN before dispatch, and where a model lacks EU approval we coordinate EU IVA/UVKo through TÜV and DEKRA — getting you from Chinese title to TÜV-ready file without wasted customs stops.
Hamburg & Duisburg Gateways
Your vehicles enter through Germany's two strongest logistics arteries: Bremerhaven/Hamburg for RoRo volume and Duisburg for Silk Road rail. Both offer bonded storage and immediate onward rail or truck distribution across the EU.
Duty & Countervailing Math
We model CCT 10% duty plus German 19% VAT, and factor the EU countervailing duty on Chinese BEVs (up to 35.3%) into every quote — so your landed cost is known before you sign, not after customs release.
German Compliance Built In
From km/h speedometers and amber indicators to 🇩🇪-spec infotainment languages and CE radio certification, our Berlin-trained compliance team makes sure every vehicle clears the HU on its first attempt.
Perguntas frequentes — ALEMANHA
Alemanha: perguntas comuns sobre exportação
10% EU customs duty on CIF value plus 19% VAT on CIF + duty. About 30.9% effective for ICE cars. Example: €30,000 CIF = €3,000 duty + €6,270 VAT = €9,270 total (30.9%). Chinese-built BEVs additionally attract EU countervailing duty up to 35.3% depending on manufacturer, pushing effective load well above 50% for affected models.
The EU imposed definitive countervailing duties on Chinese-built battery electric vehicles in late 2024: BYD 17.0%, Geely 18.8%, SAIC/MG 35.3%, other cooperating companies 20.7%, non-cooperating 35.3% — in addition to the standard 10% CCT. Pure ICE and plug-in hybrid imports from China do not attract this levy. The duty levels are under periodic review by the European Commission.
Yes. Private used imports are common. The car must have an EU COC for the exact variant or pass an individual approval, pass emissions requirements for its age, and pass a TÜV main inspection (HU). 19% VAT applies regardless of age. All documents need sworn German translations.
EUV/G is Germany's equivalent of an EU Single Vehicle Approval. Conducted by KBA-authorised technical services (TÜV, DEKRA, KÜS), it verifies safety, emissions, lighting, and EMC for vehicles without factory EU COC. Cost €400–1,500, typically 1–4 weeks.
Private one-off imports generally do not require an EORI. Commercial importers must hold an EORI for every EU customs declaration, obtainable free from the Generalzolldirektion, plus a German VAT ID (USt-IdNr) issued by the tax office.
Rail block-train from Xi'an or Chengdu to Duisburg (16–21 days). Sea from Shanghai to Hamburg takes 28–35 days. Rail is the fastest and most predictable; sea is cheaper per unit for standard models.
km/h speedometer, European headlight beam, amber turn signals, rear fog light, EU radio frequency compliance, and German-language infotainment. Most China-builds aimed at the EU (BYD, MG, Omoda) are now factory-configured for European distribution.
BYD, MG, NIO, Omoda (Chery), Jaecoo, XPeng, Leapmotor, Geely, and GWM. Official dealer networks with KBA COC coverage mean these can be imported as CBU units with factory EU conformity.
Not immediately — the vehicle must pass the HU inspection, be insured, and be registered at the Zulassungsstelle. Short-term export plates (Kurzzeitkennzeichen) allow transit from the port to the inspection site and registration office.
Fully insured from our Beijing and Guizhou facilities to your German destination port. Coverage includes sea/rail transit, handling at Hamburg or Duisburg, and we manage the full claims process. Damage-free delivery rate on the German corridor exceeds 95%.
New vehicles sourced from manufacturer-authorised Chinese dealers carry full factory warranty, with German-market brands now offering 5–10 year / 120,000–250,000 km cover. Extended warranty options are available through Cargration.
Yes — insured truck transport from Hamburg/Bremerhaven to dealers or private addresses across Germany, plus onward delivery to Austria, Benelux, Switzerland, and Poland.
Alemanha: pronto para começar a exportar?
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