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  • Collection and drop off services available
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  • Protection cover available
  • Delivery as fast as 1 day
  • Services available from €14.69

Cheapest shipping to Germany

Weight Price Service Rating
1kg €14.69 UPS Standard

5kg €19.16 UPS Standard

10kg €25.37 UPS Standard

20kg €37.84 UPS Standard

30kg €50.43 UPS Standard

Ship a package to Germany with a reliable courier

Germany is the powerhouse of the European economy, centrally located it has vast transport networks meaning you can expect fast delivery times with reliable carriers when you ship a package via Parcel Monkey. 

We get many people booking cheap shipping services to Germany via our shipping calculator. Using this powerful calculator will not only save you money on the cost of shipping to Germany but also time.  Compare a range of couriers and shipping agents all in one place, no matter where you want to send whether it be Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt or Cologne.

What is the cheapest way to ship to Germany? 

When you use the Parcel Monkey shipping calculator, there will a wide selection of well known and reliable delivery services to choose from all of whom can help you get a great deal on shipping your package to Germany. You can choose different types of courier service from premium Express delivery, right down to Economical services for those on a budget. 

Cheap Economy delivery to Germany

Sending a lightweight package from the USA to Germany? We have a range of delivery options. 

  • Our very popular and cheap DHL eCommerce option is a tracked mail delivery solution provided by global courier DHL. Delivered in 11-22 days, fully tracked, just select this service, book online and drop your package at your local USPS Post Office.  
  • GEPS Lightpacket is another tracked mail service ideal for lighter items such as clothing, but it will be picked up by a courier from your home or work address. 

  If you need to send a large or heavy package from the USA to Germany we can also help. We have low-cost delivery rates with TrakPak for those needing an affordable solution plus you can also use the EMS Postal Network by booking a courier online through our site. 

Express Shipping to Germany

The best value for money Express service we have is our hybrid USA Express International service which will deliver your package in 2-4 days with full tracking. Collected by FedEx and delivered in Germany by DHL, this service is used by both businesses and individuals. This is very popular for those shippers with heavy or large boxes. 

We also have DHL Express, who we offer at a discounted rate, but the item will only be shipped by DHL. We also recently added Aramex as both a collection and drop off service, with a transit time of 6-10 days. 

USPS is also available to book, and you can choose from a range of their services such as Priority Mail, which reflects the USPS tracking to delivery via your Parcel Monkey order number. For USPS services simply drop your package off 

What can you ship to Germany?

Our customers ship a wide range of items including books, exercise equipment, clothing and homewares are all sent on a regular basis to Germany. These are sometimes from an eBay or Etsy sale or presents for friends or family, plus vast volumes of business goods. All items are tracked from the moment they are collected until delivery via the PMS shipment number given to you when you book. With our courier services, you can also add protection cover to them up to the value of $1000 if shipping with USA Express International.

eCommerce in Germany

The German consumer market is very internet savvy and shops online daily, whilst online fashion is the biggest sector for eCommerce in Germany.  The fast world of fashion is seamlessly integrated with courier delivery due to efficient transport and logistical infrastructure In Germany.  On the back of this, there is a vast use of courier networks being used for returning items. Some eCommerce sources rate Germany as the highest returning market with up to 50% of items being sent back! Fashion is closely followed by electronics and media, as the modern German consumer nowadays opts for online shopping, with 85% of citizens having access to the internet.

German consumers also like to compare prices from various outlets, so if you can save money on shipping as an online seller, then it may give you that upper hand to cut your costs and make more sales! 

German Customs and Trade

There are heavily populated cities in Germany such as Berlin with its 3.5 million residents closely followed by Hamburg, another vast city. We have couriers who can arrange the shipping and take care of any customs issues. We collate the required customs information during the booking process, to make sure you can reach destinations across Germany without any problems. 

We send various items such as spare parts & documents to cities such as Stuttgart, Kaiserslautern, Mannheim, Augsburg, Dusseldorf on a regular basis. US Exports alone to Germany were worth just short of $50 billion in 2015, as one of their biggest trading partners. Germany is the third biggest importer on the planet, meaning the need for cross-border shipping service, at a great price is more imperative than ever. 

 

Customs Information

Shipments up to the value of €45 are free of VAT whilst those consignments upwards of this level to €700 will attract a charge of 17.5%.There are special controls on the shipment of tea from China into the EU due to possible contamination with pathogens. You should also be aware that you cannot ship electronic cigarettes into Germany without the proper paperwork.

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Prohibited items

Toy weapons, Video games, Lithium batteries

View our full list of prohibited goods

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer door to door delivery?

    The Parcel Monkey marketplace uses a shipping calculator to find the best prices for shipping your items door to door via a range of different couriers. 

    With full tracking on almost all of our delivery services, you can follow your package from the moment it leaves you until it arrives with the recipient. We always advise providing the contact number of the recipient so that if needed, the courier can contact them to resolve any issues with the delivery.

    Some of our courier services are delivered to a local Post Office, where the recipient will need to collect the package from such as with DHL eCommerce to some remote areas so it is essential to provide a working contact number. Items shipped with Parcel Monkey are also done so DDU, so it might be that Customs need to collect payment from the recipient before delivery. We offer Customs Advice to help with the completion of any Customs Documents. 

    If you want to know more about what a courier is and how to choose the best service for your package, we can help. 

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  • Can I add protection cover to my order?

    When you place an order via the Parcel Monkey marketplace, during the booking process you can add protection cover to your item. As long as your item is not prohibited, has been packaged properly and you follow our Claims Procedure, you will be protected should your item be lost or damaged. 

    Some of our services offer no protection cover, but others do and some even offer free cover up to a certain value. You can view this information when you get a price via our shipping calculator. 

    Please ensure that the item is not on the prohibited items list as this will make it void.

    It is also vital to remember your package is going to be sent with global carriers, likely to be handled in various customs and airport departments so be sure to package the item correctly so it is well protected and cannot move around in the box. 

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  • How long will it take for my package to be delivered?

    Before you choose how to send your package, consider how quickly you need it to arrive. Transit times depend on two key factors- the shipping destination and the courier service you choose from the Parcel Monkey marketplace. 

    When choosing a courier from our marketplace, we will display an estimated delivery time, provided by the couriers themselves as they handle the goods.

    You can see how long it will take to arrive with the receiver and we advise that you share this tracking with the recipient so they can see when it is set to arrive. Always provide the recipient contact number when you book in case the delivery courier needs to contact them. 

    You can choose slower economy services such as DHL eCommerce if looking to save on the cost, or you can choose a speedy Express service that gets the package delivered more quickly like our 2-5 day International Drop Off service provided by FedEx, also available as a Pickup. 

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