Taking counterfeit goods out of Germany

Details

Exporting counterfeit goods from Germany is unlawful under trademark and customs legislation — counterfeits are contraband in both directions, and customs authorities seize them at exit as well as entry. Travellers carrying obviously fake branded goods (even for personal use) risk confiscation universally and fines in many jurisdictions; the EU, US, and others also seize inbound personal counterfeits. Market purchases of imitation goods should be assumed seizable at any border crossed.

Quantity limits

Zero — counterfeits are contraband

The other direction

Sources

• zoll.de
• zoll.de
• dpma.de