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EUROPEAN PARCEL CARRIER

DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)

TYPEEuropean parcel carrier
HQgermany
MAX WEIGHT31.5 kg
MAX DIMS175 cm length+girth
REACHEuropean-focused (DACH + UK + France core); part of GeoPost group; Asian + Americas via partner network.
TARIFF SOURCEOfficial tariff guide

Generally prohibited items

These items cannot be shipped via DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst) regardless of destination.

  • Narcotics
  • Firearms
  • Hazmat

Restricted items (require declaration)

These items can be shipped but require special declaration, permits, or packaging.

  • Lithium batteries
  • Alcohol commercial volumes

Prohibited by destination

Items prohibited by DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst) for specific destinations.

DestinationProhibited Items
united-statesCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
united-kingdomCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
canadaCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
australiaRaw meat / dairy from unapproved-origin countries, Fresh fruit + vegetables, Untreated wood / plant material, Bee products (honey) from non-approved origins, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
new-zealandRaw meat / dairy from unapproved-origin countries, Fresh fruit + vegetables, Untreated wood / plant material, Bee products (honey) from non-approved origins, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
thailandE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
singaporeE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products, Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
malaysiaCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
indonesiaCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
philippinesCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
vietnamE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
japanCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
south-koreaCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
chinaCannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
indiaE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products, Drone components without DGCA approval
hong-kongE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
taiwanE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
uaeAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
saudi-arabiaAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
qatarAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
kuwaitAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
bahrainAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
omanAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
iranAlcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Luxury goods over local threshold (sanctions context), Dual-use electronics (EAR / Annex IV restricted), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products, Satellite receivers (effectively prohibited)
germanyCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
franceCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
spainCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
italyCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
netherlandsCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
belgiumCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
austriaCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
irelandCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
portugalCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
greeceCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
polandCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
czech-republicCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
hungaryCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
romaniaCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
swedenCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
denmarkCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
norwayCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
finlandCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
switzerlandCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
brazilE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
mexicoE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
argentinaE-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
chileCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
colombiaCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
peruCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
south-africaCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
turkeyCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
russiaLuxury goods over local threshold (sanctions context), Dual-use electronics (EAR / Annex IV restricted), Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
israelCounterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013), Asbestos-containing products, CITES Appendix I species + products
VERIFIED · 2026-06-12
RULES5,339COUNTRIES85ITEMS111CARRIERS28GUIDES46UNIQUE SOURCES645LATEST VERIFICATION2026-07-26MethodologyChangelog