Protective Case Sourcing for the German Market
German buyers in defense, automotive, medical, and industrial automation need protective cases that meet EU REACH/RoHS, German DIN standards, and tight OEM tolerances.
Germany is the largest protective case market in the EU, driven by Bundeswehr procurement, automotive Tier-1 suppliers, Medizintechnik OEMs, and Industry 4.0 factory automation. German buyers expect: full material disclosure (REACH SVHC <0.1% w/w), CE/RoHS documentation, DIN ISO 2768 medium-grade tolerances, German-language user manuals, and 100% pre-shipment inspection reports. KeXinMaterials has supplied German OEMs since 2014, with EXW Shenzhen pricing and FOB Ningbo container loading.
Regulatory & Compliance
All cases shipped to Germany are manufactured under ISO9001:2015 quality system with full REACH SVHC declaration (current 235-entry list), RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863), and CE conformity for PPE enclosures. For Bundeswehr-adjacent applications, we provide MIL-STD-810G test reports (vibration, drop, immersion) and ATA 300 Category I for air freight. Material certificates include PP/ABS resin batch traceability and stainless-steel hinge spec sheets.
Industries Served in Germany
- Bundeswehr & defense suppliers (MIL-STD-810G cases)
- Automotive Tier-1 (Bosch, Continental, ZF) — sensor & ECU transport cases
- Medizintechnik — MDR-compliant medical device packaging
- Industry 4.0 / factory automation — measurement instrument cases
- Luftfahrt — ATA 300 instrument transit cases
- Photovoltaik & wind — field deployment cases
Shipping & Logistics
Standard terms: EXW Shenzhen (pickup at our 18,000㎡ facility in Guangdong) or FOB Ningbo (20ft/40ft HQ container loading at Ningbo-Zhoushan port, 14-day transit to Hamburg or Bremerhaven). We do not offer DDP, Delivered Duty Paid, or any customs-cleared door delivery — German buyers handle EU import VAT, Zollabwicklung, and final-mile with their own broker. Lead time: 30-45 days after PO + 30% T/T deposit, 70% balance against B/L copy. Sample lead time: 7-10 days (paid samples, refundable against bulk PO).
FAQ
- Do you handle German customs clearance?
- No. We only ship EXW Shenzhen or FOB Ningbo. German buyers are responsible for EU import VAT (19%), Zollabwicklung, and onward delivery. We provide commercial invoice, packing list, and HS code 3923.10 declarations.
- What's the MOQ for OEM custom cases?
- Standard sizes (e.g., WL8-3514, WL8-4123): 100 units. Fully custom mold: 500 units minimum. Foam insert tooling: 300 units. Sample/prototype lead time 7-10 days, bulk 30-45 days.
- Can you provide REACH SVHC declaration?
- Yes. Every shipment includes a REACH SVHC declaration listing all 235 substances on the current ECHA candidate list, with concentration <0.1% w/w per article. We update this list quarterly.
- Do you offer German-language manuals?
- Not in-house. We provide English user manuals with technical drawings; German translation can be arranged via your distributor or third-party service.
Next Steps
Email kexin@beeaa.com with your case size, IP rating, foam layout, and target quantity. We respond with a 12-hour quote, REACH compliance summary, and foam CAD sketch. WhatsApp +86 13590555309 for urgent OEM RFQs.