Trading Across Borders in Germany

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in Germany. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation3142
Customs clearance and technical control130
Ports and terminal handling2250
Inland transportation and handling1450
Totals:7872
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation3182
Customs clearance and technical control155
Ports and terminal handling1250
Inland transportation and handling2450
Totals:7937
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Commercial invoiceCertificate of origin
Customs import declarationCommercial invoice
Packing listCustoms import declaration
 Packing list