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Air Freight
USA to Germany

Ship air cargo from USA to Germany via direct transatlantic flights. German Customs (Zoll) clearance, bilingual German/English documentation, and nationwide delivery across all 16 federal states.
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Full cargo insurance available. If anything goes wrong, we handle it. Your shipment is protected.

First Time Importing to Germany?

Our Frankfurt-based team handles German Customs (Zoll), EORI registration, BVL permits for food products, and bilingual German/English documentation for EU and national compliance.

Why 4,000+ German businesses trust us

Your Trusted
Partner for USA
to Germany Air Freight

Since 2009, we’ve helped German businesses import from the USA via direct transatlantic flights. Our teams in New York, Chicago, and Frankfurt handle German Customs (Zoll) clearance, bilingual documentation, and autobahn delivery across all 16 federal states.
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Who Ships from USA to Germany with ExFreight?

German Amazon FBA & E-commerce Sellers

German Importers & Distributors

Not sure about direct JFK-FRA vs Amsterdam hub routing to Germany?

Complete logistics solutions

Services We Provide

Air Freight

Need it fast? Air freight from USA reaches Germany in 1-2 days via direct transatlantic flights to Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin.
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German Amazon FBA Sellers

Special rates for Amazon.de FBA — warehouse pickup in USA, German Customs clearance, and delivery to Amazon Frankfurt and Munich fulfillment centers.

Direct Routes from USA to Germany

Nationwide German Coverage

We operate direct transatlantic air routes from major US gateways to Frankfurt (1-2 days) and Munich, with onward autobahn delivery across all 16 federal states. Frankfurt is Europe’s #2 cargo hub. Charter flights available for urgent industrial and automotive cargo.

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Direct Routes from USA to Germany

Nationwide German Coverage

We operate direct transatlantic air routes from major US gateways to Frankfurt (1-2 days) and Munich, with onward autobahn delivery across all 16 federal states. Frankfurt is Europe’s #2 cargo hub. Charter flights available for urgent industrial and automotive cargo.

JFK

to Frankfurt (Air)

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to Frankfurt (Air)

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to Frankfurt (Air)

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to Frankfurt (Air)

MIA

to Frankfurt (Air)

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to Munich (Air)

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to Frankfurt (Air)

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Don't See Your German City?

We deliver from USA nationwide across all 16 German federal states — Frankfurt to Berlin, Hamburg to Munich, Bremen to Dresden. Contact us for transatlantic routing advice, European gateway options, and Zoll duty optimization.

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Why Choose ExFreight

Rich Experience in Transportation

We transport goods through shipping by sea, air, rail, and international express delivery. 80% of our employees have over 10 years of work experience.

Save Up to 40% on Shipping

Our direct relationships with carriers mean lower rates passed directly to you. No middlemen, no markups.

Abundant Business Outlets

We have over 20 business branches throughout USA, so no matter where your supplier is located, we can deliver to the nearest warehouse.

24/7 Online Support

Our team provides free shipping consultation services 24/7, 7 days a week. There are no geographical restrictions.

USA Free Warehousing

In USA, we offer free warehousing services for up to 30 days.

Transport of Oversized & Heavy Cargo

We have successful experience in transporting hydraulic machinery, molds, engines, industrial robots, and extra-long steel products.

Ready to Ship from USA to Germany?

Get a personalized USA-to-Germany air freight quote — direct flights from JFK, ORD, or Atlanta to Frankfurt and Munich.

Trusted by 10,000+ businesses worldwide

What Our Customers Say

"Frankfurt is our gateway to all of Europe"

ExFreight routes our US industrial equipment through Frankfurt, then autobahn trucking covers every EU country. The 1-day transatlantic plus German road network is unbeatable for central Europe distribution.

Andrea Fischer

Frankfurt, Germany

230+ shipments

"Bilingual service — German and English documentation"

ExFreight handles everything bilingually. Zoll filings in German, contracts and correspondence in English. Our German customs broker and US export team both get what they need seamlessly.

Maria Garcia

Spain

185+ shipments

"Best air freight rates USA to Munich"

Our precision machinery ships from Detroit via Chicago O’Hare to Munich in 36 hours. ExFreight air rates consistently beat direct airline quotes by 20-25% on our monthly industrial cargo volumes.

David Chen

USA

320+ shipments

"Cologne routing — efficient cargo alternative"

ExFreight suggested routing through Cologne-Bonn Airport for our Rhineland distribution. Cargo-friendly hub with UPS and FedEx operations, fast clearance, and direct autobahn to our Düsseldorf warehouse.

Pierre Dubois

France

205+ shipments

"Reliable USA-Germany trade partner since 2019"

From pandemic supply chain chaos to ongoing Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, ExFreight kept our USA-Germany trade flowing. Their transparent communication during every disruption is invaluable.

Carlos Mendez

Mexico

350+ shipments

"Air freight scales our machinery imports"

We import precision tools and CNC components from US manufacturers. ExFreight started with consolidated weekly shipments, scaled to dedicated charters as our distribution across DACH has grown. Reliable partner.

Rebecca Johnson

USA

195+ shipments

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does air freight from USA to Germany take?
Direct air freight 1-2 days to Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER). Express courier: 24 hours door-to-door. Consolidated air: 3-4 days. Charter flights: same-day possible from US east coast. Zoll clearance adds 1 day for standard shipments with complete documentation.
Air freight: USD $3.50-$6.50/kg on direct transatlantic flights. Express: $7-$14/kg for urgent cargo. Charter pricing on request. MwSt 19% on customs value plus EU Common External Tariff duties (average 0-10% for most finished goods and industrial components).
Zoll processes imports under EU customs rules. You need an EORI number (DE prefix), HS commodity codes (TARIC), and ATLAS electronic declaration. Permits from BVL (food), BfArM (medicines), CE marking, REACH chemicals compliance. MwSt 19% collected at clearance or deferred via fiscal representative.
Frankfurt (FRA) — 65%+ of US-Germany air trade, #2 European cargo hub. Munich (MUC) — Bavarian and southern German hub. Also Berlin (BER), Hamburg (HAM), Düsseldorf (DUS), Cologne-Bonn (CGN) for cargo. ExFreight provides autobahn delivery across all 16 federal states.
Yes — Amazon.de FBA from USA. Warehouse pickup, air transit, Zoll clearance, FBA delivery to Pforzheim, Leipzig, and other German fulfillment centers. FNSKU labeling required. Pallets: Euro 1200×800mm. Need EU EORI number and German VAT registration (or fiscal representative).
No formal US-EU FTA — trade runs on WTO MFN tariffs plus EU Common External Tariff. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, Section 301 on certain goods still under review. Germany is particularly affected in automotive and machinery. ExFreight monitors all policy updates for affected sectors.
Two options: (1) Direct transatlantic: JFK-FRA 7-hour flight, total transit 24 hours door-to-door. (2) Consolidated via Amsterdam or Paris hub: 2-3 days. Direct saves 12-18 hours and $150-400 per 100kg shipment on time-sensitive industrial and automotive cargo.
Yes — the EU imposes anti-dumping duties on select US-origin biodiesel, ethanol, steel, and some chemicals. Rates: 15-45%. Germany is particularly attentive on industrial imports. Check EU Trade Defence Instruments registry. ExFreight flags known anti-dumping categories during quoting.

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