DE
Consolidation
- Carrier estimate
- 7 days
- Table range
- 0.05-30 kg
Volumetric rule: length x width x height / 8000. Final eligibility and price depend on measurements, postal code, and item review.
China parcel forwarding
Shipping from China to Germany: parcel forwarding and consolidation
WooliiPorter is a parcel forwarding and consolidation service for buyers in Germany consolidating Taobao, 1688, hobby, fashion, household, and supplier-sample parcels. You get a free China warehouse address; you pre-alert each seller parcel, we photograph it on arrival and store it free with no time limit, and when you choose which arrived parcels to ship together we consolidate them, quote international shipping from the packed box and forward the shipment to Germany.
Content updated: 2026-10-25
You buy, we forward
WooliiPorter is a parcel-forwarding and consolidation service. You pay Chinese sellers directly; we handle receiving, inspection, consolidation, repackaging, shipping, and tracking.
What shoppers in Germany call this service
In English this service is called parcel forwarding, package consolidation or a China shipping agent. Shoppers in Germany also search for it in their own language with the terms listed here; WooliiPorter's account and support run in English and Chinese.
- Paketweiterleitung aus China — Parcel forwarding from China.
- Sammelversand — Combined or consolidated shipping.
- Lieferadresse in China — A delivery address in China.
What package forwarding is, and how it differs from a shopping agent
How it works
1
Buy from the seller yourself
Place your order directly with Taobao, 1688, JD, WeChat sellers, or other Chinese stores and pay the seller yourself — this forwarding workflow does not buy goods for you. (Personal accounts can use the separate WooliiPorter buying service at /services/daigou if they want the store order placed for them.)
2
Use your China warehouse address
Enter your WooliiPorter warehouse recipient, phone, address, and postal code as the domestic delivery address in China. Copy the details exactly from your dashboard.
3
Pre-alert parcels and follow their arrival
After sellers ship, use Pre-alert parcels to add each China domestic tracking number with the product name, quantity and value. Arrived parcels are photographed and wait in My Parcels, with free storage and no time limit.
4
Choose parcels, consolidate and ship
Tick the arrived parcels you want to ship together and submit one shipment. The warehouse packs them and quotes the packed box; nothing is charged before that. Pay for dispatch to Germany. German deliveries require precise recipient and declaration details. Keep product descriptions, quantities, and purchase evidence aligned across the parcel record and seller invoice.
Current route data
Check routes available to Germany
These records come from the WooliiPorter shipping table. Final eligibility and price depend on the item, measured parcel, and destination details.
Route and contents summary
| Service | Contents | Indicative transit | Weight range | Volumetric weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidation | General / Regular Items | 7 days | 0.05–30 kg | L × W × H (cm) ÷ 8000 |
| Consolidation | Battery-powered items (no liquids) | 7 days | 0.05–30 kg | L × W × H (cm) ÷ 8000 |
| Consolidation | Sensitive items (liquids, pastes or powders) | 7 days | 0.05–30 kg | L × W × H (cm) ÷ 8000 |
| Consolidation | Pure batteries | 8 days | 0.001–15 kg | See route quote |
Transit values are estimates from the route table, not delivery promises. A contents match is not customs approval. Eligibility, charging conditions and final cost depend on the actual goods, destination and packed quote.
Destination
Germany
1 current route recordLoaded from the WooliiPorter rate table
Availability is not customs approval. Restricted items still require route and destination review.
What should I prepare for my first shipment to Germany?
The seller has not shipped yet
Create and verify your account, then copy the assigned China warehouse address from your dashboard. Pre-alert each parcel once the seller provides its domestic tracking number. A store order number is different; do not invent a tracking number to submit a pre-alert.
You have a domestic tracking number
Confirm that the seller is sending to your assigned China address. Enter each domestic parcel and its actual contents, and prepare the overseas recipient address. Sellers may split one purchase into several parcels.
You need help buying
Forwarding pre-alerts are for purchases you make yourself. If you need someone to place and pay for the store order, check the separate buying service and its quote first.
Check personal buying supportWhich costs should I check beyond international freight?
Check the goods price, seller-to-warehouse shipping, requested warehouse services, international freight, and any import tax, duty or carrier clearance fee. You normally pay the seller for the goods and domestic delivery. Review the actual order quote for warehouse services and international shipping; a calculator estimate alone is not the complete landed cost.
For example, if two sellers each send one item, pre-alert the domestic parcels separately. After they arrive, choose whether to ship them together; compare one consolidated carton with separate shipments using the final dimensions and the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Adding the weights from the domestic labels does not establish the international chargeable weight.
Why German buyers use a China warehouse
Many Chinese sellers only support domestic delivery inside China. A forwarding warehouse gives you a usable China address, then turns domestic seller parcels into one international shipment to Germany. Typical shipments include Taobao clothing, model kits, stationery, small home accessories, mechanical-keyboard parts, and 1688 product samples.
Shipping and packing tips for Germany
For Germany, consolidate seller parcels only after checking whether mixed contents can use the same channel. Repack oversized shoe, toy, and home-goods cartons to control volumetric weight.
Customs and declaration basics
Goods arriving from outside the EU are subject to German and EU import rules. Product restrictions and charges depend on the real product and customs value, so do not use vague declarations. WooliiPorter can help organize parcel information for forwarding, but you are responsible for ensuring goods are legal to export from China and import into Germany.
VAT and customs duty are separate
IOSS handles VAT on eligible distance sales of imported goods in consignments not exceeding €150; it does not mean all import charges are prepaid. From 1 July 2026, EU rules introduce a temporary €3 customs duty for qualifying low-value imports, calculated by tariff classification rather than the number of identical units. Other entries can follow different duty rules. A China domestic purchase later forwarded overseas must not be assumed to have used IOSS. Confirm VAT, customs duty and any carrier handling charge for the actual shipment. Guidance reviewed 27 September 2026.
Five-digit Postleitzahl addressing
German addresses use a five-digit postcode (Postleitzahl), and the house number comes after the street name (for example Musterstraße 12). Parcels are processed against the exact postcode-city pairing, so verify both against the recipient's records rather than deriving one from the other.
How consolidation can reduce cost
Shipping parcels one by one is often expensive. Combining packages into one shipment and removing unnecessary packaging can reduce volumetric weight and lower the final chargeable weight. This matters most for light but bulky goods such as shoes, plush toys, storage boxes, home goods, and seller cartons with excess filler.
What WooliiPorter does and does not do
In this forwarding workflow, you place and pay for the store order. WooliiPorter receives, records, consolidates, repacks and forwards your parcels. If you need help purchasing supported products, use the separate personal buying service and confirm its quote and platform eligibility first.
Before shipping to Germany
- Use the complete street, house number, postcode, city, recipient name, and reachable phone number.
- Keep invoices or order screenshots that show each product, quantity, price, and seller.
- Check German Customs restrictions before dispatching food, medicines, protected materials, tobacco, weapons, or goods requiring permits.
Official import resources
Import rules can change. Check the destination authority before dispatching restricted or unusual goods.
German Customs: postal consignments and internet ordersOfficial guidance for consignments arriving in Germany from outside the EU, including duties, declarations, and restrictions.European Commission: low-value customs duty from 1 July 2026Official explanation of the temporary €3 duty, tariff classifications and the responsibility to declare and pay. Reviewed 27 September 2026.
Plan your shipment from China
Find an available shipping routeCheck item restrictions and route suitabilityShipping cost calculatorVolumetric weight calculatorChina warehouse address templateWhat is package forwarding? Names and how it worksCreate a WooliiPorter accountShipping repeat supplier parcels for a business? See merchant workflows
Frequently asked questions
Is WooliiPorter a parcel forwarding service or a shopping agent?
WooliiPorter's core service is parcel forwarding and consolidation: you buy from the seller yourself, ship to your WooliiPorter China warehouse address, and WooliiPorter receives, consolidates and ships the parcels to Germany. People also call this a China shipping agent, a forwarding address or a consolidation service. Buying on your behalf (a shopping agent or daigou) is a separate, optional WooliiPorter service.
Can WooliiPorter buy items from Chinese online stores for me?
This page describes self-purchase forwarding: you pay the seller, and WooliiPorter handles the parcels. A separate personal buying service is available for eligible products at /services/daigou. Check the supported platform, item quote and service fees there before paying.
Can I combine multiple parcels before shipping to Germany?
Yes. Pre-alert each parcel; arrived parcels wait in My Parcels with free storage and no time limit, and you tick the ones to ship together to Germany. The warehouse packs them and quotes the packed box.
How is shipping cost calculated?
Personal shipments are priced on the greater of the packed box's actual and volumetric weight, rounded up to the route’s weight step (100 g on most routes), on the air-parcel service. Use the shipping calculator to estimate from currently enabled products and destinations; the final quote follows warehouse packing and measurement.
How is VAT handled on parcels entering Germany?
IOSS can collect VAT at checkout for eligible imported distance sales up to €150. It does not remove customs duty or guarantee no payment on delivery. Since 1 July 2026, qualifying low-value imports can incur a temporary €3 duty by tariff classification. Do not assume a domestic Chinese purchase uses IOSS; check the seller, shipment terms and current official customs guidance before dispatch.
Are there item restrictions for Germany?
Yes. Restrictions depend on item type and route. Goods arriving from outside the EU are subject to German and EU import rules. Product restrictions and charges depend on the real product and customs value, so do not use vague declarations. If your parcel includes batteries, liquids, powders, food, cosmetics, branded goods, or fragile items, create a support ticket before shipping.
Where do I get the China warehouse address?
Sign up for WooliiPorter and open your dashboard. Your warehouse address is shown there and should be copied exactly into the seller checkout page.