🇩🇪 Germany — restricted items
86 items are documented as restricted for import into Germany. These items require permits, documentation, quantity limits, or prior approval.
cash currency
EU rule: declare EUR 10,000 or more when entering or leaving the EU.
Limit: No quantity limit; declaration required for EUR 10,000+
pepper spray
Legal for personal protection if labelled as animal repellent. Subject to restrictions.
Limit: Personal quantities; typically one canister
toys ce marking
EU Toy Safety Directive compliance mandatory
cosmetics commercial
EU Cosmetics Regulation notification required
power bank lithium
Deutsche Post/DHL restricts lithium batteries by post
Limit: Max 100Wh in device
food supplements commercial
EU novel food regulations may restrict some supplements
Limit: Personal use quantities
mobile phones commercial
CE marking, WEEE registration required
tobacco cigarettes
200 from non-EU; 800 from EU
Limit: 200 (non-EU) / 800 (EU)
adderall medication
Requires BfArM Schengen certificate
Limit: 30-day supply
cbd oil
Novel food regulation applies; low-THC products tolerated
Limit: Personal use
melatonin
Classified as a medicinal product — prescription recommended
Limit: Personal use quantity
codeine medication
BtM prescription required
Limit: Personal use supply
mobile phones commercial
VAT applies; 0% customs duty under ITA
Limit: Personal use
watches commercial
2.5-4.5% duty + 19% VAT
Limit: Personal use
seeds plants
EU phytosanitary rules apply
alcohol spirits
EU standard rules; excise duties apply from non-EU
Limit: No limit within EU; non-EU faces duties
cbd oil
EU novel food rules apply; THC under 0.2%
Limit: Personal quantities
textiles commercial
19% VAT on all imports; duty varies by origin
Limit: No limit
cannabis seeds
Legal for licensed cultivation since 2024
Limit: Personal cultivation quantities
drone consumer
LBA registration required; EU rules apply
Limit: Personal use with LBA registration
pets dogs
EU Pet Passport from EU; AHC from non-EU
Limit: Personal pets
fresh fruit
EU phytosanitary rules apply from non-EU
Limit: EU: unrestricted. Non-EU: subject to inspection
meat products
EU rules apply; strict from non-EU
Limit: EU: unrestricted. Non-EU: commercially processed only
tattoo equipment
Tattoo Equipment restricted; documentation or permits may apply
xanax alprazolam
Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: Up to 30-day supply under Schengen personal-use exemption (BtMG §4)
vyvanse lisdexamfetamine
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: Up to 30-day supply under Schengen Narcotics Certificate (BtMG §4 Abs. 1 Nr. 3)
ozempic semaglutide
Ozempic / Semaglutide restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: Up to 3-month personal supply under EU personal import rules; no special narcotics certificate required
drone batteries
Drone Batteries (LiPo) restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: ≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; Luftfahrt-Bundesamt follows EASA/IATA DGR
walkie talkies
Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios restricted; documentation or permits may apply
body armour
Body Armour restricted; documentation or permits may apply
night vision devices
Night Vision Devices restricted; documentation or permits may apply
kratom
Kratom restricted; documentation or permits may apply
kava
Kava restricted; documentation or permits may apply
coral seashells
Coral & Seashells restricted; documentation or permits may apply
taxidermy
Taxidermy restricted; documentation or permits may apply
used cars
Used Cars restricted; documentation or permits may apply
motorcycles
Motorcycles restricted; documentation or permits may apply
feathers plumage
Feathers & Plumage restricted; documentation or permits may apply
drone batteries
Postal restrictions apply for drone batteries (lipo)
Limit: Deutsche Post prohibits lithium batteries by air; couriers: ≤100 Wh with UN3481; 101-160 Wh with EASA DG approval
wine
Postal restrictions apply for wine
beer
Postal restrictions apply for beer
perfume fragrance
Postal restrictions apply for perfume / fragrance
laptops
Postal restrictions apply for laptops
coral seashells
Postal restrictions apply for coral & seashells
taxidermy
Postal restrictions apply for taxidermy
laptops
Import duties and regulations apply for personal laptops
Limit: Personal use
used cars
Import duties and regulations apply for personal used cars
Limit: Personal use
motorcycles
Import duties and regulations apply for personal motorcycles
Limit: Personal use
wine
Import duties and regulations apply for personal wine
Limit: Personal use
beer
Import duties and regulations apply for personal beer
Limit: Personal use
tattoo equipment
Import duties and regulations apply for personal tattoo equipment
Limit: Personal use
chocolate
Postal restrictions apply for chocolate
baby formula
Postal restrictions apply for baby formula
protein powder
Postal restrictions apply for protein powder
energy drinks
Postal restrictions apply for energy drinks
insulin
Postal restrictions apply for insulin
melatonin
Postal restrictions apply for melatonin
codeine medication
Postal restrictions apply for codeine (medication)
Limit: BtMG Schedule III; international postal import of narcotics prohibited under German Narcotics Act §3
tramadol medication
Postal restrictions apply for tramadol (medication)
Limit: BtMG Schedule III narcotic; international postal import prohibited under §3 BtMG
adderall medication
Postal restrictions apply for adderall (medication)
Limit: BtMG Schedule II amphetamine; postal import prohibited; BfArM licence required for commercial
gold jewellery
Postal restrictions apply for gold jewellery
Limit: No quantity limit; commercial imports must comply with EU Customs Regulation; items over EUR 150 require full customs declaration and EU import duty
tobacco cigarettes
Postal restrictions apply for tobacco cigarettes
Limit: Deutsche Post restricted article; EU rules apply: 800 cigarettes for non-commercial; commercial requires ZfZ (Zollfahndungsamt) excise registration
vape e cigarette
Postal restrictions apply for vape / e-cigarette
electronic cigarette liquid
Postal restrictions apply for e-cigarette liquid (vape juice)
pocket knife
Allowed if blade ≤ 12 cm and non-locking; carry restrictions in public
Limit: Blade ≤ 12 cm, non-locking, single-edged
cannabis seeds
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit when posted to Germany.
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Germany.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Germany.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Germany.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Germany.
vape e cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
alcohol spirits
Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
tobacco cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
cbd oil
CBD Oil requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
cannabis seeds
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
gold jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
coins collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
ivory cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
antiquities
Antiquities requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.