Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Meat Products → Germany
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2025-01-15
RESTRICTED
EU rules apply; strict from non-EU
Details
Within the EU, meat products move freely. From non-EU countries, POAO regulations restrict meat imports. Commercially processed meat from approved countries may be permitted in small quantities. Fresh meat from non-EU countries is generally prohibited.
Quantity limit
EU: unrestricted. Non-EU: commercially processed only
Legal reference
EU Regulation 206/2010
Practical advice
Within EU: no restrictions. From non-EU: only commercially processed from approved countries.
Customs authority
Zollkriminalamt / Zoll (German Customs — Federal Customs Administration) · https://www.zoll.de