DE → US · Germany to the United States

From Germany to the U.S., before you build a subsidiary.

German engineering is well respected in the United States. Many Mittelstand companies want to grow U.S. sales but are not ready to staff a subsidiary. We give you a local presence and a structured way to test and grow the market.

Time difference
6–9 hours ahead of the U.S.
Key sectors
Machinery, Automotive parts
Start with
A free consultation

The corridor in numbers

Germany and the U.S., by the numbers.

Official figures, each linked to its source.

$155.8B

U.S. goods imports from Germany in 2025

$30.4B

U.S. imports of machinery from Germany in 2025, the largest category

$100.6B

U.S. goods imports from Germany, January–August 2026

U.S. tariffs on German goods today · as of October 2026Under a Section 301 action in effect since July 24, 2026, most products from the European Union pay a combined normal duty and Section 301 tariff of 10%; products whose normal duty is already 10% or more pay no additional Section 301 tariff. Section 232 tariffs apply separately to some product groups. Source: USTR notice, July 2026. This is general information, not customs advice.

What German companies bring

Strengths U.S. buyers already recognize.

Strength

Engineering reputation

"Made in Germany" carries real weight with American industrial buyers.

Strength

Specialist leaders

Many Mittelstand companies lead narrow niches that U.S. buyers actively seek out.

Strength

Quality systems

Mature quality processes and documentation that ease supplier approval.

Sectors we focus on

  • Machinery
  • Automotive parts
  • Industrial equipment
  • Chemicals
  • Medical technology
  • Electrical equipment

Plan for these

What to get right before you sell.

Germany is 6 to 9 hours ahead of U.S. time zones. A local contact covers the American afternoon.

Consider

Cost of a subsidiary

A full U.S. subsidiary is a big commitment. A representative model lets you validate demand first.

Consider

Pricing for the U.S.

U.S. buyers compare total cost, lead times and support, not just engineering quality.

Consider

Tariff planning

Check current U.S. tariff treatment of EU goods for your products with your customs broker.

Questions

Germany to the U.S.: your questions.

Straight answers to what international companies usually ask us first.

Ask us something else
Is a representative a substitute for a U.S. subsidiary?

Often it is the step before one. Many companies use a representative to validate demand and build initial accounts, then decide on a subsidiary with real data.

How do you work with our team in Germany?

We agree on a regular rhythm: a weekly update during the overlap in working hours, shared pipeline reporting, and quick escalation when a customer needs your engineers.

Free consultation

Ready to explore the American market?

Tell us about your business and your goals. We'll discuss how MyUSPartner could support your U.S. market entry.

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