Ship to Germany from Vietnam

Send packages from Vietnam to anywhere in Germany — from Berlin to Munich, Hamburg to Frankfurt. Express delivery in as fast as 4 days with full tracking, customs support, and competitive pricing via Deutsche Post/DHL, FedEx, UPS, and Hermes. Serving Germany’s vibrant Vietnamese community of ~200,000 people.

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Shipping Options to Germany

Choose the service that best fits your timeline and budget. All options include tracking and customs clearance.

Feature Express Standard Economy
Delivery Time 4–6 business days 7–10 business days 10–15 business days
Max Weight No limit 30 kg 30 kg
Tracking Full real-time Full real-time End-to-end
Carriers DHL, FedEx, UPS Hermes Deutsche Post
Customs Support Full documentation Full documentation Full documentation
Best For Urgent documents & parcels Balanced speed & cost Standard & heavier shipments

Germany Shipping Essentials

Key information about what you can ship, customs rules, and packaging for Germany.

check_circle Allowed Items

  • check Documents & books
  • check Clothing & personal items
  • check Dried food (EU-compliant)
  • check Cosmetics & skincare
  • check Electronics (with CE marking)
  • check Handicrafts & souvenirs
  • check Vietnamese coffee & tea
  • check Instant noodles & spices

block Prohibited Items

  • close Weapons & ammunition
  • close Drugs & controlled substances
  • close Counterfeit goods
  • close Certain animal products
  • close Electronics without CE marking
  • close Hazardous chemicals
  • close Non-EU-compliant food products

gavel Customs & Duties

  • info EU customs rules apply — EUR 150 de minimis for duty
  • info Einfuhrumsatzsteuer (VAT) at 19% on all imports
  • info Cleared by Zoll (German customs authority)
  • info Commercial invoice required for all goods
  • info HS codes needed for accurate duty calculation

warning German Import Rules

Germany enforces strict EU import regulations through the Zoll. Electronics must carry CE marking. Food products require EU-compliant labeling in German. VIO Shipping helps you prepare compliant documentation for smooth customs clearance.

inventory_2 Packaging Tips

  • check Use double-walled boxes for fragile items
  • check Wrap items individually with bubble wrap
  • check Seal food items in airtight packaging
  • check Include packing slip inside the box
  • check Label with both Vietnamese & German addresses
  • check Fill empty space to prevent shifting

Your Complete Guide to Shipping from Vietnam to Germany

Germany is one of the most important European destinations for packages sent from Vietnam. The country is home to a significant Vietnamese community of approximately 200,000 people, one of the largest in Europe, concentrated in cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Dresden. This vibrant diaspora drives a constant flow of personal shipments, care packages, and specialty goods between Vietnam and Germany throughout the year, making this one of VIO Shipping’s busiest European corridors.

Choosing the Right Shipping Service

VIO Shipping offers three service tiers for the Vietnam-to-Germany corridor. Express shipping via DHL, FedEx, and UPS delivers your package in just 4–6 business days — ideal for urgent documents, time-sensitive gifts, or high-value goods that need to arrive quickly. Our Standard service through Hermes provides a balanced option with delivery in 7–10 business days at a competitive price point. For standard or heavier shipments, our Economy service through Deutsche Post provides reliable delivery in 10–15 business days at the most affordable rate. All services include full tracking and customs documentation support.

Understanding German Customs and EU Import Regulations

As an EU member state, Germany follows European Union customs regulations enforced by the Zoll (German customs authority). The de minimis threshold is EUR 150 — goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties. However, German import VAT known as Einfuhrumsatzsteuer at 19% applies to all imported goods regardless of their value, including shipments under EUR 150. For e-commerce sellers, the EU’s IOSS (Import One-Stop Shop) system allows you to pre-collect VAT at the point of sale, simplifying customs clearance and speeding up delivery for your German customers.

Germany is particularly strict about CE marking on electronics and electrical products. Items without proper CE certification may be held or rejected at customs. Food products must carry EU-compliant labeling with ingredients, nutritional information, and allergen warnings. VIO Shipping provides expert documentation support to help ensure your shipments clear German customs smoothly.

Popular Items Shipped from Vietnam to Germany

The large Vietnamese community in Germany maintains deep culinary and cultural ties with Vietnam. The most commonly shipped items include Vietnamese instant noodles (a staple comfort food for the diaspora), Vietnamese coffee (ca phe), spices and seasonings (fish sauce, lemongrass, chili, star anise), dried food products (dried shrimp, squid, rice noodles, pho ingredients), and clothing (including ao dai and casual wear). Many Vietnamese-owned restaurants and shops in Germany also source specialty ingredients from Vietnam, creating a steady demand for commercial shipments.

Carriers and Delivery Across Germany

We partner with Deutsche Post/DHL, FedEx, UPS, and Hermes to ensure reliable delivery across all 16 German federal states. DHL is Germany’s dominant parcel carrier with an unmatched domestic delivery network, making it the backbone of our Express service. FedEx and UPS provide additional Express capacity with their global networks. Hermes powers our Standard service, while Deutsche Post handles Economy deliveries. Full tracking visibility is provided from pickup in Vietnam to doorstep delivery anywhere in Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about shipping from Vietnam to Germany.

Delivery times depend on your chosen service. Express shipping takes 4–6 business days via DHL, FedEx, or UPS. Standard shipping takes 7–10 business days via Hermes. Economy shipping takes 10–15 business days via Deutsche Post.

Germany follows EU customs rules with a EUR 150 de minimis threshold for customs duties. Shipments valued under EUR 150 are exempt from import duties. However, German import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) at 19% applies to all imported goods regardless of value. The Zoll (German customs authority) handles all clearance.

Yes! You can ship EU-compliant dried and packaged food products such as Vietnamese instant noodles, coffee, spices, dried seafood, rice noodles, and tea. All food items must have proper labeling. Fresh meat, dairy, and non-EU-compliant food products are prohibited. Germany is strict about food safety regulations.

We partner with Deutsche Post/DHL, FedEx, UPS, and Hermes to deliver packages from Vietnam to all regions of Germany. Express shipments travel via DHL, FedEx, or UPS, Standard shipments via Hermes, and Economy services use Deutsche Post for last-mile delivery.

Yes, German import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) at 19% applies to all imported goods regardless of their declared value. This is separate from customs duties, which only apply to goods valued over EUR 150. For e-commerce sellers, the EU’s IOSS system allows VAT to be pre-collected at checkout.

Yes, electronics and electrical products sold or imported into Germany must carry CE marking to demonstrate compliance with EU safety standards. Items without CE marking may be held or rejected by German customs. Personal electronics for private use may be treated more leniently, but commercial shipments require proper certification.

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