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How can I find a HS Code for exporting from Australia to Germany?

sharmes6 — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:20:27 GMT

Hi,

How can I find a HS Code for exporting from Australia to Germany? Ebay recommends searching for it on the DFAT website, but Germany is not available in the drop down list of importing countries. In fact, it looks like there are no European countries on the list. I am just shipping a packaged Star Wars figure to a buyer in Germany. 3.75 inch.

Re: How can I find a HS Code for exporting from Australia to Germany?

*sons_and_daughters* — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:11:33 GMT

Package the item well in a sturdy box, take it to the PO, ask for a customs form, fill it out. They will attach one page to the parcel, and give you a copy. You then pay. The parcel is then sent. That's worked for any international parcels I've needed to send. Only difference is, I have the customs forms at home, so I can fill them out before going to the PO to save time.

Given that Germany can be a bit suspect at times (delivery can be quite slow), I would definitely add insurance, given the price the items are selling for. I would also add signature on delivery. Yes, it increases the postage costs, but you need to cover your butt.

Make sure you have photos of every square millimetre of the item before packing, so the buyer can't try and pull a swifty on you, saying it has arrived damaged.

Re: How can I find a HS Code for exporting from Australia to Germany?

gutterpunkz05 — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:15:26 GMT

Look under EU, European union

Re: How can I find a HS Code for exporting from Australia to Germany?

countessalmirena — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:17:40 GMT

You should take a look at this:

https://auspost.com.au/sending/send-overseas/international-post-guide/results/germany

Toys are prohibited from importation to Germany.

Re: How can I find a HS Code for exporting from Australia to Germany?

sharmes6 — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:38:55 GMT

I actually found it just by googling the terms specifically. In this case the HS Code for Toy imports for Germany (EU) is 95030099.

Re: How can I find a HS Code for exporting from Australia to Germany?

janeababe — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 22:48:35 GMT

@countessalmirena wrote:
You should take a look at this:

https://auspost.com.au/sending/send-overseas/international-post-guide/results/germany

Toys are prohibited from importation to Germany.

According to that list, just about EVERYTHING is prohibited from importation to Germany. How bizarre 😯

Re: How can I find a HS Code for exporting from Australia to Germany?

countessalmirena — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:02 GMT

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