Where does this rule come from?

Generalzolldirektion (German Customs Administration) states it in Zoll online - Reisefreimengen. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “bei Flug- bzw. Seereisenden bis zu einem Warenwert von insgesamt 430 Euro”

How does Germany compare with other countries on agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap), 13 limit it and 7 let it through. Germany is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) can I bring into Germany?

Allowed

You can bring Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) into Germany without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 430 EUR

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 430 EUR
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Zoll online - Reisefreimengen Generalzolldirektion

Questions about Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) in Germany

How much agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) can I bring into Germany?: Germany publishes no quantity limit for agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) at Germany customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) in Germany?: If you declare the excess yourself, a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. The normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Abgabenordnung, § 375 Absatz 2 Satz 1, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) to Germany instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you is outside this allowance.
Can I take agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Generalzolldirektion (German Customs Administration) states it in Zoll online - Reisefreimengen. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “bei Flug- bzw. Seereisenden bis zu einem Warenwert von insgesamt 430 Euro”
How does Germany compare with other countries on agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap), 13 limit it and 7 let it through. Germany is among the ones that set a limit.

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