Ship orders within Germany. Deliver to Austrian customers. Export goods to Switzerland in a well-prepared manner. With Paket International, you can organize your DACH shipping from Germany via a central platform.
A shared language facilitates customer communication. For shipping, the appropriate route, complete shipment data, and destination requirements are also crucial. Open the country profile for your next shipment.
For daily orders, spare parts, and business shipments to customers in Germany. Combine the right plan with label creation, pickup, and tracking.
Austria combines a German-speaking target market with EU trade. For regular EU goods, the choice of the appropriate shipping service is paramount.
For deliveries to Switzerland, transport and import planning go hand in hand. Prepare the goods information, invoice, and information regarding responsibility for import costs well in advance.
For a retailer with a shipping location in Germany, domestic shipments, EU deliveries, and exports to Switzerland differ. This comparison highlights the most important points for regular shipments.
| Destination Country | Shipping from Germany | Customs & Documents | Important for planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | National domestic broadcast | For normal domestic shipments, no cross-border import clearance is required. | Package dimensions, service, collection and delivery requirements. |
| Austria | Delivery within the EU | For normal goods in free circulation, there is usually no classic import customs clearance. | Exact destination address, VAT obligations and possible restrictions on goods. |
| Switzerland | Export to a non-EU country | Invoice and complete product information; depending on the case, additional export and import documents. | Importer, responsible for import costs and complete customs preparation. |
DACH refers to a region comprising three countries. Customs and tax regulations depend on the specific region and the goods. Special territories and regulated products should be checked separately before booking.
A standard parcel within Germany is calculated differently than an express order to Vienna or a goods delivery to Zurich. The sender, recipient, package size, weight, and selected service are all determining factors.
Therefore, check more than just the transport price: Does the delivery time suit your needs? Will the shipment be picked up from your location? Are there any surcharges for dimensions, region, or special handling? For Switzerland, you should also factor in any import and customs clearance costs.
If you regularly ship to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, you can compare frequently recurring shipment types. This allows you to adapt shipping rules to your customers and your order process.
Compare affordable shipping options effectively.For Swiss orders, cross-border goods handling is part of the shipping process. Goods must be declared upon import. Providing the correct information and accompanying documents helps to reduce queries during customs clearance.
Prepare the invoice and itemized sales descriptions so that the goods, value, and reason for shipment are consistent. Different documents and procedures may be relevant for sales, samples, repairs, or returns.
The Country page for Switzerland You will find further information here.
Before booking, it's essential to determine what import costs will be incurred and who will bear them. This includes not only potential duties but also the fees charged by the chosen transport or customs service provider.
Our information on customs clearance We will help you with the preparation.
Official guidelines: BAZG checklist for importing into Switzerland and EU Customs Union.
In our DACH shipping operations, we handle daily shop orders alongside time-critical spare parts, larger B2B deliveries, and returns. Choose your shipping method based on the product, urgency, and number of packages.
For goods that can be transported within the specifications of a suitable parcel service. Compare price and performance for your specific shipment.
View parcel shippingFor urgent orders, samples, and spare parts. Check service availability, delivery times, and the terms of any delivery guarantee.
Check express shippingFor larger quantities and heavy goods. The number of loading units, access to the collection point, and delivery conditions must be included in the transport planning.
Plan pallet shipmentFor returns with a clear order reference. Please consider the route, reason for return, and, for returns to Switzerland, the necessary customs preparation.
View returns processIf you serve multiple destination countries, addresses, product information, and package data should be reliably consolidated. Paket International connects your shipping preparation with your online store, inventory management system, or other systems.
Depending on the connection, you can import order data, create labels, and return tracking information. Swiss orders can be supplemented with the necessary product and customs information. Our team will support you with the appropriate setup.
Prepare orders, recipients, and items from your system for shipment.
Connecting destination country, package data and deadline requirements with suitable services.
Provide shipping documents and integrate tracking data back into your processes.
Complete data and a suitable service form the basis. These steps help with orders in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Read the instructions for Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. Check the exact destination region and type of goods.
Pack the goods securely, record the external dimensions and weight. For shipments to Switzerland, complete the product information.
Coordinate service, delivery time, collection, and additional costs. Consult our team for special items.
Provide the label and necessary documents if required. Book pickup and the order concerning the Tracking . track
We can answer your questions about shipping costs, customs, delivery times, and digital processes. We'll assist you personally with specific route details or special goods.
Request personal adviceDACH refers to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. For shipping planning, this represents three different scenarios: domestic shipments within Germany, EU deliveries from Germany to Austria, and exports to Switzerland. This page focuses on shipping orders originating in Germany.
The price depends on the sender, recipient, external dimensions, weight, and shipping service. Additional services and possible surcharges may apply. For shipments to Switzerland, you should also consider import duties and customs clearance fees in addition to transport costs. You can obtain the specific shipping price for your shipment using the rate comparison tool.
For standard goods in free circulation between Germany and Austria, customs clearance is usually not required. Invoicing and VAT obligations remain unaffected. Additional requirements may apply to special territories, excise goods, or other regulated goods.
Prepare a detailed description of the goods, including quantity, value, country of origin, and customs tariff number. For sales, the commercial invoice is particularly important; depending on the reason for shipment and the goods, other or additional documents may be required. Also, clarify who the importer is and who is responsible for any import duties.
Delivery time depends on the route, destination address, handover time, and the service booked. For urgent deliveries, suitable express services may be available. For shipments to Switzerland, customs clearance may add to the delivery time. Guaranteed delivery applies only if the selected service explicitly includes this guarantee.
Depending on the connection, order, address, and product data can be imported via plugins or interfaces. Label creation and tracking feedback can then be built upon this data. For Switzerland, additional product and customs information is required. The setup should be compatible with your online store, inventory management system, and shipping policies.
For larger or heavier shipments, pallet or freight services may be suitable, depending on the route. Details such as the number and dimensions of the loading units, weight, and requirements for pickup and delivery are recorded. Please contact our team for a customized transport plan.
Define the return address, reason for return, and its relation to the original order. Check the available return shipping options for the specific route. For returns crossing the Swiss customs border, the original export and movement of goods must be clearly documented; the appropriate customs procedure must be clarified on a case-by-case basis.
Compare shipping services for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. For other destinations, see our Country overview Additional shipping information.
