Where does this rule come from?

Generalzolldirektion (German Customs Administration) states it in Einfuhr von tierischen Erzeugnissen im Reiseverkehr. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “andere als die in Anhang I Teil 2 delegierte Verordnung (EU) 2019/2122 genannten Waren bis zu einem Gewicht von zwei Kilogramm (z.B. Honig).”

How does Germany compare with other countries on other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails)?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails), 15 limit it and 5 let it through. Germany is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) can I bring into Germany?

Allowed

You can bring Other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) into Germany without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

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

Einfuhr von tierischen Erzeugnissen im Reiseverkehr German Customs (Zoll)

Questions about Other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) in Germany

How much other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) can I bring into Germany?: Germany allows 2 kilograms of other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) at Germany customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) 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 other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) 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 other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) 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 Einfuhr von tierischen Erzeugnissen im Reiseverkehr. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “andere als die in Anhang I Teil 2 delegierte Verordnung (EU) 2019/2122 genannten Waren bis zu einem Gewicht von zwei Kilogramm (z.B. Honig).”
How does Germany compare with other countries on other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails)?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails), 15 limit it and 5 let it through. Germany is among the ones that set a limit.

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