Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping shoes from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to Czech Republic by sea! Flexible full container load (FCL) shipping, with transshipment through Hamburg or Koper ports, and direct land transportation to the entire territory of Prague and Brno. The import tariff rate for shoes is 0% -17%, the value-added tax is 21%, and the value of goods (FOB) ≤ 150 euros is exempt from tariffs. Starting from July 1, 2026, the European Union officially cancels the 150 euro tariff exemption, and packages with a value ≤ 150 euros will be subject to a fixed tariff of 3 euros per tariff category. Double clearance with tax included, door-to-door delivery. Importers must hold an EORI number. The price is negotiable, and the delivery time is 35-50 days. Help you go global in compliance and seize the China Europe footwear market!

Czech Republic is located in the heart of Europe, and Prague is an important node of the China Europe freight train, as well as a natural hub for brand shoes to enter the Central and Eastern European markets. Starting from July 1, 2026, the EU will cancel the exemption of 150 euro package tariffs, and the cost structure of branded shoes exported to the Czech Republic will face reshaping. Andaxun International Logistics has been deeply involved in the export of sensitive goods from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan for many years, providing one-stop services such as full container load/less than container load, double clearance with tax included, and door-to-door service.

1、 Shenzhen to Czech brand shoes sea freight price and delivery time: China Europe dedicated line, one ticket, one negotiation

Czech Republic is a landlocked country, and goods are usually transshipped through Hamburg Port in Germany or Rotterdam Port in the Netherlands, and then transported by truck or railway to Prague, Brno and other places.

|FCL sea freight | 35-45 days | Shenzhen to Hamburg/Rotterdam direct (30-40 days), land transfer to Prague (2-3 days)|

|LCL sea freight | 40-50 days | including LCL at the port of origin and unpacking at the destination port, with an additional 5-7 days for transshipment unpacking|

|Door to door journey | 40-55 days | Covering the entire region of Prague, Brno, Ostrava, and others|

During the peak season (June September), cabin availability is tight. It is recommended to book 3-4 weeks in advance. We adhere to personalized pricing based on "one vote, one discussion" and have long-term partnerships with shipping companies such as COSCO, MSC, Maersk, etc., with agreed freight rates directly offered to customers. One fixed price package: ocean freight+domestic trailer customs clearance+Czech import customs clearance+customs duties+21% value-added tax+final delivery.

Key points of Czech taxation:

-Tariff: Chapter 64 of the HS code for footwear, with a tax rate of 0% -17%. Goods with a value ≤ 150 euros are exempt from customs duties.

- VAT：21%， Calculated at (CIF price+customs duty) x 21%, exempted for amounts ≤ 22 euros.

-Deferred: Holders of Czech VAT number can apply for deferred payment, but not actually paid during customs clearance and deducted quarterly.

-Starting from July 1, 2026, the European Union will cancel the 150 euro tariff exemption and impose a fixed tariff of 3 euros per tariff category on low value goods.

2、 Shenzhen to Czech brand shoes sea freight customs clearance documents: Three major thresholds are indispensable

Threshold 1: EORI Number - Customs Clearance Admission Ticket

Czech importers must hold a valid EORI number and provide the recipient's EORI code in the invoice for declared value ≥ 22 euros. Unnumbered goods will not be able to clear customs.

Threshold 2: REACH Compliance Testing - Footwear Entry Threshold

|Phthalate ester | ≤ 0.1% | PVC sole and upper|

|Azo dyes | ≤ 30mg/kg | Leather and textile dyeing|

|Hexavalent chromium | ≤ 3mg/kg | Leather products|

|Nickel release | ≤ 0.5 μ g/cm ²/week | Metal accessories|

|Formaldehyde | Infant and toddler shoes ≤ 20mg/kg | Leather, textile|

Different materials have different focuses: leather shoes are monitored with hexavalent chromium and azo dyes; Synthetic shoes focus on phthalates; Shoes with metal accessories must undergo nickel release testing. Children's shoes must comply with the EN 14605 standard, covering dual testing for chemical safety (lead ≤ 90mg/kg) and physical safety (small accessory tensile strength ≥ 70N). It is recommended to complete REACH testing 2-3 months before shipment.

Threshold 3: Czech language labels - mandatory requirement

The Czech market explicitly requires the use of Czech language for labels and instructions. All products sold to end consumers must be labeled with manufacturer or importer information. Using only English will be deemed non compliant.

1. Core document list (pre reviewed by our company):

-Commercial invoice (including HS code, CIF value, and EORI number of both parties)

-Packing list (must strictly correspond to the invoice)

-Original bill of lading, certificate of origin (CO or Form A)

-REACH testing report, children's shoe testing report (if applicable)

-Czech product label

2. Customs clearance process (handled by Prague Cooperative Bank):

-Apply for EORI 2-3 weeks before departure

-Complete ICS2 declaration (ENS) 24 hours before departure

-After arrival at the port, declare through the Czech Customs electronic system to verify the validity of REACH documents and EORI

-Payment of customs duties and 21% VAT (can be deferred with assistance), release within 1-5 days

-DPD/Czech Post delivers throughout the country

3、 Shipping packaging requirements for shoes from Shenzhen to Czech Republic: triple protection

|Inner layer | Wrapped in dust-proof bag and placed in shoe box, the shoe box is intact and undamaged|

|Middle layer | Shoe support maintains shoe shape, and the cardboard box is filled with sufficient cushioning material inside|

|Outer layer | Five layer double anti corrugated cardboard box (compressive strength ≥ 200kg), "I" - shaped box seal, tape ≥ 5cm|

Wooden packaging must have an IPPC fumigation label. The label must be in Czech language, including product name, brand, manufacturer/importer information, material composition, size, and country of origin; Children's shoe labels must include safety warning language. Single box ≤ 25kg; shoe box and outer box labeled "Made in China"; The model, size, and quantity correspond exactly to the invoice.

4、 Six compliance red lines for shipping shoes from Shenzhen to Czech Republic

1. REACH testing cannot be skipped: phthalates, azo dyes, hexavalent chromium, nickel release, etc. are all indispensable, and it is recommended to complete them 2-3 months in advance.

2. Children's shoes must comply with EN 14605:14: Children's shoes under the age of 14 must undergo dual testing for chemical and physical safety.

3. EORI number is the entry ticket for customs clearance: for amounts ≥ 22 euros, the recipient's EORI code must be provided in the invoice.

4. Czech language labels are mandatory: using only English will be deemed non compliant, and the label must indicate manufacturer or importer information.

5. From July 1, 2026, tariff exemptions will be lifted: low value goods will be subject to a fixed tariff of 3 euros per category.

6. Peak season and climate: Booking 3-4 weeks in advance for the peak shipment period from June to September; Shipping humidity is high, it is recommended to purchase cargo transportation insurance.

5、 Shenzhen to Czech brand shoes sea freight Andaxun operation process

① Compliance consultation → ② One ticket one price (including VAT deferred assessment) → ③ Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse temporary storage for 5 days → ④ Export customs declaration+ICS2 pre declaration (24 hours before departure) → ⑤ Sea freight to Hamburg/Rotterdam port → ⑥ Land transportation+Czech double clearance+21% VAT payment agent → ⑦ Whole territory delivery

Andaxun International Logistics provides one-stop services for shipping branded shoes from Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen to the Czech Republic, including taxes, double clearance, and door-to-door service - experts in exporting branded shoes to the Czech Republic, REACH compliance+EORI handling guidance+Czech language label support+Prague dedicated line.

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-  ☎  Phone: 0755-2968 6566

-  📍  Address: Xintian Avenue, Fuhai, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

-  🚢  Main business: international sea freight, air freight, FBA dedicated line, export of sensitive goods, double clearance and tax included

*(Note: REACH testing must be completed in advance (2-3 months); Czech VAT 21%, with a tariff threshold of 150 euros; Starting from July 1, 2026, the 150 euro tariff exemption will be cancelled. Booking during peak season 3-4 weeks in advance. ）*