EMS International Express Shipping Cost from China to Germany
EMS International Express Shipping Rate Table
For EMS international express shipments from China to Germany, the pricing follows a "first weight + additional weight" model: the first 0.5 kg (first weight) is charged 112.71 yuan, and each additional 0.5 kg (additional weight) only costs 29.64 yuan. The maximum weight limit for a single package is 30 kg, which is suitable for small and medium-sized personal parcels or commercial samples.
| Country | Two-letter code | First 0.5KG (RMB) | Surcharge for every additional 0.5KG (RMB) | Weight Limit (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | DE | 112.71 | 29.64 | 30 |
Example calculation: If a shipment weighs 3.0 kg (including packaging), the total freight is calculated as follows: First weight (0.5 kg) 112.71 yuan + additional weight (2.5 kg, equivalent to 5 units of 0.5 kg) × 29.64 yuan = 112.71 + 148.2 = 260.91 yuan. For large-volume packages (any single side exceeding 40 cm), the volumetric weight will be used for billing, and the final chargeable weight shall be the larger value between the actual weight and the volumetric weight.
Summary of Precautions
Timeliness
- The reference time limit for EMS international express from China to Germany is 2-10 working days, among which the delivery time (after the package arrives in Germany) is 1-3 working days.
- Delivery is available from Monday to Saturday; no formal time limit commitment is provided, and the actual transit time may be extended due to factors such as customs clearance, peak seasons, and holidays.
Prohibited Items
- Strictly do not accept electrically powered products, electronic products and their components (such as mobile phones, laptops, chargers, batteries, etc.).
- For other prohibited items, refer to the "Guidance Catalogue of Prohibited Items for Postal Delivery" issued by the postal department, including but not limited to flammable and explosive materials, toxic substances, controlled knives, and counterfeit products.
Return Rules
- Domestic returns (packages not yet shipped abroad): An operating fee (not exceeding the total shipping cost) plus the return shipping fee will be charged; the specific fee standard shall be subject to the actual quotation of the postal outlet.
- International returns (packages already shipped to Germany but rejected by the recipient): The original shipping fee will not be refunded, and the recipient needs to bear the local return handling fee and international return shipping fee if they request to return the package.
Compensation Standards
- Packages lost before being logged into the system: Compensation is 40 yuan per kilogram (maximum 1,000 yuan per shipment) plus a full refund of the paid shipping fee; the claim needs to be submitted within 30 days from the date of shipment.
- Packages lost after being logged into the system: Compensation shall be implemented in accordance with the official standards of the German postal department, usually based on the declared value of the goods (subject to the provided purchase certificate), with specific limits subject to the latest postal regulations.
Volumetric Weight Calculation Rules
- For mail to North Korea and Kazakhstan, volumetric weight is calculated uniformly; for mail to Germany and other countries, volumetric weight is calculated only if any single side of the package exceeds 40 cm.
- The volumetric weight calculation formula is length × width × height / 6000 (unit: cm); the chargeable weight is determined by the larger of the actual weight and the volumetric weight.
- For light and bulky goods (such as clothing, soft toys), it is recommended to compress the packaging volume as much as possible to avoid additional costs caused by high volumetric weight.
