Items Prohibited by Post to 🇦🇹 Austria
National Post and Bundesministerium für Finanzen handle inbound parcels at major IMCs. Personal-import parcels under EUR 150 attract 20% USt only; above attracts customs duty + USt + clearance fee. Prohibited mail: narcotics, counterfeit goods, CITES species, asbestos.
Prohibited Items
The following items cannot be sent by post to Austria.
Vape E Cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Alcohol Spirits
Alcohol / Spirits is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Tobacco Cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Cbd Oil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Cannabis Seeds
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Coins Collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Pepper Spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Ammunition Sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Counterfeit Goods Warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Ivory Cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Antiquities
Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Restricted Items
Hemp Seeds Sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Austria.
Codeine Medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Austria.
Adderall Medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Austria.
Tramadol Medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Austria.
Gold Jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit when posted to Austria.
Meat Products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Austria.
Dairy Products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Austria.
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Austria.
Carrier-Level Restrictions
These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to Austria.
DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
GLS (General Logistics Systems)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
La Poste / Colissimo
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Deutsche Post / DHL Paket
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
China Post (EMS)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Japan Post (Yu-Pack)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Korea Post (EMS Korea)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
India Post (Speed Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Australia Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Canada Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Asendia
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Evri (formerly Hermes UK)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
SingPost (Singapore Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)