Gearbest: Overview of delivery times and shipping costs

The China shop Gearbest offers various shipping options. Depending on the service provider, delivery times and shipping costs can vary widely.

Gearbest: delivery times and costs free shipping

The free shipping offered by Gearbest sounds tempting, but it also has its pitfalls.

ChinaPost, Netherland Post, Hong Kong Post, Singapore Post and Sweden Post are the shipping companies that cover free shipping.
If you choose free shipping, you will have to wait between 25 and 50 days for your item.
If you would like to track your shipment, you will receive a tracking number for an additional charge.
However, this shipping option is also not completely free of charge: Customs fees are due for goods with a shipping cost of EUR 26.30 or more.

Express shipping is definitely one of the preferred options for German customers.

DHL charges 22.51 euros for standard shipping. The delivery time is then 6 to 8 working days.
It's faster with DHL Express: for an additional 10.70 euros, you will receive your package within 4 to 6 working days.
Customs fees are also payable at DHL from a value of goods including shipping costs of € 26.30. In addition, DHL charges a capital provision commission on the 19% import sales tax - usually in the amount of 11.90 euros. You pay this directly to the deliverer.

Germany Express is probably the best shipping method.

The shipping time here is a maximum of 15 working days.
Customs costs as well as import sales tax do not apply when choosing Germany Express.
Shipping is free for shipments weighing less than 500 grams. Unless you book the express version: Then there are costs of 7 euros, your package will arrive within 3 to 7 working days.

In the next practical tip, you will find out which options are available at Gearbest.