Items Prohibited by Post to 🇩🇪 Germany

Coins Collectible

Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into Germany.

Firearms

Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into Germany.

Pepper Spray

Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into Germany.

Pocket Knife

Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into Germany.

Ammunition Sporting

Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into Germany.

Counterfeit Goods Warning

Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into Germany.

Ivory Cites

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into Germany.

Antiquities

Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into Germany.

Power Bank Lithium

Deutsche Post/DHL restricts lithium batteries by post

Limit: Max 100Wh in device

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

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

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)

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.