Shrimp & prawn export from Bangladesh to Germany
Bagda black tiger and golda freshwater prawn from the Khulna and Satkhira belt, graded to standard count sizes and shipped frozen in reefer. On the Germany lane, clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP.
| HS code | 0306.17 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 24-30 days |
| Gateways | Frankfurt (FRA) air; Hamburg and Bremerhaven sea |
| Temperature | -25 C core |
| Packing | 2 kg inner block x 5 per 10 kg master carton |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft reefer |
| Season | Year round, peak March to September |
| Entry system | TRACES NT and CHED-PP |
| Regulator | Länder food authorities and the Border Control Post |
Compliance route into Germany
TRACES NT pre-notification
CHED-PP raised before arrival with the phytosanitary reference and consignment breakdown supplied by us.
Residue compliance
German authorities sample actively for pesticide residue. We screen fresh lines against EU MRLs before shipment and release the report with the goods.
REX origin declaration
GSP preference under a REX statement on origin, removing duty on most horticultural lines.
German labelling
German-language labelling with allergen, origin, lot and best-before information to EU rules.
Why this lane works for shrimp & prawn
Germany buyers on this line are typically grossmarkt wholesalers, ethnic grocery importers, turkish and asian retail chains. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 24-30 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 24 months at -18 c or colder leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Shrimp & prawn product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Germany market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- CHED reference from TRACES NT
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does shrimp & prawn need to enter Germany?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration), Phytosanitary certificate, CHED reference from TRACES NT. Clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP, administered by Länder food authorities and the Border Control Post.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 20 ft reefer. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
24-30 days on the sea (reefer) route, plus clearance at Frankfurt (FRA) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.