Exporting Goods from Vietnam to Germany
Germany is currently one of Vietnam’s top trading partners. In terms of exports, Germany is the second-largest export market within the EU and the seventh-largest globally for Vietnam. Regarding imports, Germany is the second-largest source of goods within the EU and the fourteenth-largest globally for Vietnam. The two countries primarily complement each other in terms of product structure, with minimal direct competition.
According to statistics, the main export items from Vietnam to the German market include electrical/mechanical machinery and equipment, footwear, clothing, leather goods, coffee, fruits, and furniture (details provided in the table below).
Top 10 commodities Germany imported the most from Vietnam in 2022
| No. | Germany’s imports from VietNam | Value
(USD thousand) |
| 1 | Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles | 3,704,445 |
| 2 | Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles | 2,745,543 |
| 3 | Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof | 1,628,957 |
| 4 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted | 1,193,452 |
| 5 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted | 807,972 |
| 6 | Coffee, tea, maté and spices | 654,323 |
| 7 | Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut) | 422,646 |
| 8 | Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; luminaires and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings | 404,801 |
| 9 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof | 364,152 |
| 10 | Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof | 341,907 |
Source: ITC Trademap, 2022
Transportation methods
Transporting goods between Vietnam and Germany plays a crucial role in the import-export activities between the two countries. The transportation methods include:
- Ocean Freight:
Departure Ports: Hai Phong (VNHPH), Da Nang (VNDAD), Ho Chi Minh City (VNHCM)
Destination Port: Hamburg (DEHAM)
The Port of Hamburg is the largest port in Germany, often referred to as the “Gateway to the World” of Germany. It is the second busiest port in Europe (after Rotterdam) in terms of TEU throughput and ranks 11th worldwide.
The Port of Hamburg plays a crucial role in supplying the European domestic market with a consumer population of up to 450 million people. Its advanced cargo handling technology, data communication systems, efficient transportation infrastructure, and excellent transshipment and domestic connections create essential conditions for trading goods with commercial partners worldwide.
Transit Time: 35-40 days
Container shipping lines from Vietnam to Hamburg: Evergreen, Yang Ming, COSCO, etc.
Hamburg Port (Germany)
- Air Freight:
International Airports in Vietnam:
Noi Bai International Airport – Hanoi (IATA Airport Code: HAN)
Da Nang International Airport (IATA Airport Code: DAD)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Ho Chi Minh City (IATA Airport Code: SGN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Ho Chi Minh City
Major International Airports in Germany:
- Frankfurt am Main Airport (Airport Code: FRA)
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Airport Code: BER)
- Munich Airport (Airport Code: MUC)
- Düsseldorf Airport (Airport Code: DUS)
- Hamburg Airport (Airport Code: HAM)
- Bremen Airport (Airport Code: BRE)
- Leipzig/Halle Airport (Airport Code: LEJ)
To choose the appropriate transportation method for your import-export goods, KFLV is honored to provide free consultation. Contact us now via hotline: 093.8188.796 or email: cs1@hcm.kfkingfreight.com
Các chứng từ nhập khẩu vào CHLB Đức bắt buộc
Đối với hàng hóa thuộc diện nhập khẩu thông thường, các chứng từ mà nhà nhập khẩu phải xuất trình cho cơ quan hải quan Đức bao gồm:
- Hóa đơn thương mại (Commercial Invoice)
- Phiếu đóng gói (Packing List)
- Vận đơn (vận đơn đường biển – B/L, vận đơn đường hàng không – AWB…)
- Giấy chứng nhận xuất xứ hàng hóa (C/O): Nếu hàng hóa muốn được hưởng ưu đãi thuế quan GSP hay EVFTA thì phải nộp CO tương ứng (với GSP là tự chứng nhận xuất xứ theo Cơ chế REX của EU, với EVFTA là C/O mẫu EVFTA (mẫu EUR.1) do cơ quan có thẩm quyền của Việt Nam cấp.
The required import documents:
For regular imports, the documents that importers must present to the German customs authorities include:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading (for sea freight) or Air Waybill (for air freight)
- Certificate of Origin (C/O): If the goods are eligible for preferential customs duties under GSP or EVFTA, the corresponding C/O must be submitted (for GSP, it is the self-certification of origin under the EU’s REX scheme, for EVFTA it is the EVFTA Certificate of Origin (EUR.1) issued by the competent authority in Vietnam.
The EVFTA Certificate of Origin (EUR.1)
For goods subject to specific control, in addition to the aforementioned documents, businesses will need to submit additional mandatory documents to German customs, depending on the type of goods, such as:
| Certification Type | Description | Applicable Products |
| CE-marking Certification | Ensures that products meet safety, health, and environmental standards set by the European Union. | Toys for children under 14 years old, refrigerators, freezers, gas-burning appliances, machinery, medical devices, measuring instruments, electrical equipment, etc. |
| CITES Certification | Issued to regulate and protect endangered species of animals and plants. | Animal specimens (alive or not), plant specimens and their parts, or products derived from animals or plants. |
| Fumigation Certificate | Certifies that goods are free from harmful microorganisms, issued by the plant quarantine authority of the exporting country. | Goods made from wood (bamboo, rattan, handicrafts), organic products (coffee, pepper, cashew nuts), or wooden packaging materials (pallets). |
| Animal and Plant Quarantine Certificate | Ensures that products comply with hygiene and food safety standards, protecting public health. | Fruits, vegetables, seafood, and certain other products of animal or plant origin. |
After the imported goods are submitted with all the required documents, taxes and fees are paid as requested, and the goods are checked without any issues (if physical inspection is required), German customs will proceed with customs clearance for the shipment and release the goods. During the customs clearance process, imported goods will be placed in Temporary Storage under the supervision of customs (not exceeding 90 days) until the goods are cleared.
Once cleared and released, the imported goods will be freely circulated in Germany and throughout the entire territory of the EU.
For more details on the procedures for exporting to Germany, please contact our hotline at 093.8188.796 or email us at cs1@hcm.kfkingfreight.com
King Freight Logistics Vietnam provides freight transportation services from Vietnam to Germany
Cooperating with leading shipping lines such as EMC, ONE, COSCO, HMM, YANGMING, CMA, and MSC, King Freight Logistics Vietnam provides sea freight transportation services from Vietnam to Germany with:
- Transit time: 35 – 40 days.
- Transportation mode: Sea freight (FCL & LCL)
Are you exploring how to transport goods to Germany? Wondering what documents are needed for customs clearance? Do you want more detailed information about shipping from Vietnam to Germany?
Contact us now for a free consultation!
Written bykflv.vn
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