Do I have to declare eggs at Germany customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare eggs 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 eggs 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 eggs out of Germany?

Germany publishes no separate rule for taking eggs out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Germany limit for eggs 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 EUR-Lex - 02019R2122-20260422 - DE - EUR-Lex. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “die betreffenden Erzeugnisse stammen aus anderen Ländern (also nicht aus den Färöern oder Grönland), und ihr Gewicht übersteigt zusammengenommen nicht 2 kg pro Person.”

How does Germany compare with other countries on eggs?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit eggs, 13 limit it and 4 let it through. Germany is among the ones that set a limit.

How many eggs can I bring into Germany?

Official classification: Eggs

Allowed

You can bring eggs into Germany without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 2 kilogram

What you need to know

2 kilogram (4.41 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

EUR-Lex - 02019R2122-20260422 - DE - EUR-Lex European Commission

Questions about Eggs in Germany

How many eggs can I bring into Germany?: Germany allows 2 kilograms of eggs per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare eggs at Germany customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare eggs 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 eggs 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 eggs out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking eggs out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for eggs 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 EUR-Lex - 02019R2122-20260422 - DE - EUR-Lex. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “die betreffenden Erzeugnisse stammen aus anderen Ländern (also nicht aus den Färöern oder Grönland), und ihr Gewicht übersteigt zusammengenommen nicht 2 kg pro Person.”
How does Germany compare with other countries on eggs?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit eggs, 13 limit it and 4 let it through. Germany is among the ones that set a limit.

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