Estimated express transit: 2–4 days. UAE pickup is available. Ask us to confirm the service and price for your shipment.
Dubai → Germany express pricing (actual rates may vary by dimensions)
* Indicative rates. Final pricing confirmed based on actual weight, dimensions & contents.
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Provide a clear item description, value and reason for export. We will help prepare the waybill and commercial invoice.
DHL Express delivers to Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg and all major areas, typically within 2–4 days.
Not sure? WhatsApp us and we'll check for you.
When you ship from Dubai to Germany, your goods cross into the EU customs union, so German Customs (Zoll) assess them on arrival. Customs duty only applies once the goods value passes €150. Below that, most parcels clear duty-free, though the duty rate above the threshold depends on what you send and its commodity code. Everyday items like clothing, gifts and personal effects usually sit at low single-digit duty rates.
Import VAT is the part people forget. Since the EU dropped the low-value VAT exemption in July 2021, there is no VAT-free threshold, so German import VAT at 19% (indicative for 2026) applies to almost every parcel, even small ones. The €150 line is about duty, not VAT. VAT is charged on the goods value plus shipping and any duty. Usually the receiver in Germany settles it before the courier releases the parcel, though it can be pre-paid.
For personal parcels you rarely need paperwork beyond a clear invoice. For commercial shipments a German EORI number is required, and the goods need correct HS codes and declared values. We prepare the export documents in Dubai, match your goods to the right codes, and hand off to a customs-cleared courier so nothing stalls at the border. If a duty or VAT charge is due, we tell you the likely figure up front. Confirm current rates on the Zoll site.
Most Dubai to Germany shipments go by air express because it is fast and simple. A parcel picked up in Dubai typically reaches Berlin, Munich or Frankfurt in 2–4 days, customs cleared and delivered to the door. It suits documents, samples, gifts, electronics and anything under roughly 50–70 kg where speed matters.
Sea freight makes sense once you are moving bulk, furniture, or a full house of belongings. It is far cheaper per kilo but slower, usually three to five weeks port to port, plus inland delivery to your German address. For a few boxes, air almost always wins on total cost once you factor in handling.
Not sure which fits your load? Send us the weight, box count and your German city on WhatsApp and we will quote both air and sea, with the customs picture spelled out, so you can pick on real numbers.
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Pricing starts around from AED 260, with an added rate near AED 38 per kg for heavier loads. As a rough guide a 5 kg parcel works out near AED 431, well under typical retail courier counter rates. Send your exact weight and German city for a firm quote.
Air express usually lands in 2–4 days door to door, covering Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Cologne. Remote addresses can add a day. Sea freight for bulk runs three to five weeks.
Customs duty only kicks in on goods valued over €150. Import VAT is separate and, since 2021, applies to nearly all parcels at 19% (indicative for 2026). Check current figures on the Zoll website.
Normally the receiver in Germany pays import VAT and any duty before the courier releases the parcel. It can be arranged as pre-paid instead, and we will flag the likely amount before you ship so there are no surprises.
We deliver nationwide, not just the major cities. Beyond air express, ask about our economy option if your German shipment is not time-critical and you would rather save on cost.
Yes. We run regular commercial shipments and can set up a corporate account with billing. Business consignments need a German EORI number and correct HS codes, which we help you sort as part of clearance.
We'll WhatsApp you a confirmed rate within 2 hours.
Sending stock, samples or B2B orders — not a personal parcel? Commercial shipments to Germany need the right paperwork, and we prepare it for you. Here's what a business shipment usually needs:
Use the tools and guides below to check chargeable weight, prepare documents and avoid preventable clearance delays. Rates shown on this page are examples; request a confirmed quote for your parcel.
