Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping glasses from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to Slovakia by sea! Sunglasses and optical frames must obtain CE certification (EN ISO 12312-1/12870), and metal frames must pass nickel release testing (EN 16128:2025, mandatory by the end of April 2026, with a limit of 0.5 μ g · cm ⁻² · week ⁻¹). Transfer through Hamburg or Koper Port and land directly to Bratislava. Double clearance includes tax, goods with a value ≤ 150 euros are exempt from customs duties, with a VAT rate of 20%. Importers must hold an EORI number, and goods must complete ENS declaration in advance through the ICS2 system. The price is negotiable, and the delivery time is 35-50 days.

Slovakia is located in the heart of Europe, and Bratislava is home to production bases of well-known car companies such as Volkswagen and Kia. As a member state of the European Union, sunglasses and optical frames are considered personal protective equipment (PPE) in the country and must pass CE certification (Sunglasses EN ISO 12312-1:2022, Frame EN ISO 12870) and comply with REACH regulations. Metal parts must pass nickel release testing (EN 16128:2025, limit value 0.5 μ g · cm ⁻² · week ⁻¹, mandatory by the end of April 2026 at the latest). Slovakia is a landlocked country, and sea transportation must be transshipped through the ports of Hamburg or Koper. Andaxun International Logistics provides full container load/consolidation, double clearance and tax inclusive, and door-to-door one-stop services.

1、 Shenzhen to Slovakia eyewear sea freight price and delivery time: inland dedicated line, one ticket, one negotiation

The goods are transshipped through Hamburg, Germany (with dense shipping routes, 2-3 days by land) or Kopel, Slovenia (close to Slovakia, 1-2 days by land), involving three stages of sea transportation, customs clearance, and land transportation.

|FCL (Full Container Load) | 32-45 days | 25-30 days for sea freight, 5-10 days for customs clearance and land transportation|

|LCL (Less than Container Load) | 38-50 days | European unpacking and distribution after consolidation, truck delivery|

|DDP Door to Door | 40-55 Days | Coverage in Bratislava, Ko š ice, and Ž ilina|

Book 3-4 weeks in advance during peak season (June September), and prioritize choosing Kopel Port to shorten land transportation time.

One fixed price package: ocean freight+transit fee+customs clearance for Slovak imports+customs duties (≤ 150 euros exempt)+20% value-added tax+delivery. Glasses HS: 9003 (frame), 9004 (sunglasses), 9001 (lenses).

Tax points: Imported goods with a value ≤ 150 euros are exempt from customs duties, and those with a value ≤ 22 euros are exempt from value-added tax. VAT deferral: Failure to make actual payment during customs clearance with Slovak tax number, quarterly deduction. Starting from July 1, 2026, the European Union will cancel the 150 euro tariff exemption.

2、 Shenzhen to Slovakia Eyewear Shipping Customs Clearance Process: CE+REACH Dual Compliance

Slovak Customs is under the jurisdiction of the Financial Authority (Finan č n á spr á va), and importers must hold an EORI number to clear customs.

CE certification: Sunglasses are tested for transmittance, UV resistance, and impact resistance (6mm steel ball 45m/s impact), and lenses must be labeled with filter category (0-4 categories); Mirror frame inspection for dimensional tolerance, nose bridge flexion, and lens retention ability. The testing report must come from a qualified laboratory, with the CE mark printed on the product/packaging, and technical documents kept for 10 years.

The new standard EN 16128:2025 for nickel release will become a national standard by the end of April 2026, with a limit of 0.5 μ g · cm ⁻² · week ⁻¹.

1. Core documents (pre review by our company):

-Commercial invoice (in English, including 10 digit HS, CIF value, and both parties' EORI numbers); Value ≥ 22 euros, recipient EORI must be provided in the invoice

-Packing list, certificate of origin, original bill of lading, CE certificate and testing report, REACH declaration and nickel release report, EORI number

2. Customs clearance steps (handled by Bratislava Cooperative Bank):

-Apply for EORI 3 weeks before departure (5-7 working days)

-Complete the ICS2 declaration (ENS) 24 hours before departure, which must include a 6-digit HS code

-Electronic customs declaration upon arrival, payment of customs duties and 20% VAT on behalf of others, compliant release

-DPD/Slovak Post delivers throughout the country

>Slovakia will fully implement ICS2 from June 1, 2026, without any grace period, and LCL must be split per passenger.

3、 Shipping packaging requirements for glasses from Shenzhen to Slovakia: Three layers in place, suitable for multiple transfers

Glasses are precision products that are prone to damage during rough sea transportation and inland loading and unloading. They must be shock resistant, pressure resistant, and moisture resistant.

|Inner layer | wrapped in soft cloth or eyeglass bag and placed in the lens box, the lens is covered with protective film, and the vacuum box is attached to the lens|

|Middle layer | filled with sufficient cushioning materials (foam, bubble film, pearl cotton), and the mirror box is fixed without shaking|

|Outer layer | Five layer double anti corrugated cardboard box, sealed with "work" letter, tape ≥ 5cm; labeled with "fragile", "upward" and "Keep Dry" in both Chinese and English|

Wooden packaging must have the IPPC fumigation label (ISPM 15), and if it is unclear or missing, it should be returned directly. Single box ≤ 25kg; product label "Made in China"; Place desiccant inside the box; The batch number corresponds exactly to the invoice.

4、 Five compliance red lines for shipping glasses from Shenzhen to Slovakia by sea

1. CE certification cannot be skipped: Without CE certification, it will be deducted upon arrival at the port. It is recommended to start the certification 2-3 months in advance.

2. Nickel release testing will take effect in April 2026: EN 16128:2025 will become the Slovak national standard, with a metal frame limit of 0.5 μ g · cm ⁻² · week ⁻¹.

3. EORI number is essential for customs clearance: Slovak importers must hold an EORI number (which can be applied for online through the Financial Authority, free of charge), with a value of ≥ 22 euros, and the recipient's EORI must be provided in the invoice. Without a number, customs clearance is not possible.

Starting from June 1, 2026, ICS2 will be fully implemented: there will be no grace period, and ENS declaration must be completed 24 hours before departure. Data errors or omissions may result in refusal of loading and customs clearance.

Starting from July 1, 2026, tariff exemptions will be cancelled: it is recommended to switch to the full container load/less than container load DDP commercial customs clearance model in advance.

5、 Shenzhen to Slovakia Glasses Shipping Andaxun Operation Process

① Compliance consultation (providing CE and nickel release status) → ② One ticket one price (including VAT deferred assessment+ICS2 declaration) → ③ Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse temporary storage for 5 days → ④ Export customs declaration+ICS2 pre declaration (24 hours before departure) → ⑤ Shipping to Hamburg/Koper Port → ⑥ Land transportation+Slovakia double clearance+20% VAT payment agent → ⑦ Whole territory delivery

Andaxun International Logistics provides one-stop services for eyewear shipping from Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen to Slovakia, including tax and double clearance, door-to-door service - eyewear export experts from Slovakia, CE certification+nickel release compliance+ICS2 declaration.

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: CE certification and EN 16128:2025 testing must be obtained in advance; EORI is essential for customs clearance; ICS2 will be fully implemented from June 1, 2026; Starting from July 1st, the 150 euro tariff exemption will be cancelled. Booking during peak season 3-4 weeks in advance. ）*