Do I have to declare jewelry and precious metals at Germany customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare jewelry and precious metals in Germany?

If the goods are found without being declared, an administrative fine is imposed.

Can I post or ship jewelry and precious metals 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 jewelry and precious metals out of Germany?

Germany publishes no separate rule for taking jewelry and precious metals out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Germany limit for jewelry and precious metals 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 Goldschmuck am Flughafen Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden entdeckt. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Für Güter, wie zum Beispiel Goldschmuck, gilt im Luftverkehr eine Reisefreimenge im Warenwert von insgesamt 430 Euro.”

How does Germany compare with other countries on jewelry and precious metals?

Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit jewelry and precious metals, 7 limit it and 12 let it through. Germany is among the more permissive.

How many jewelry and precious metals can I bring into Germany?

Official classification: Jewelry and precious metals

Allowed

You can bring jewelry and precious metals 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

Goldschmuck am Flughafen Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden entdeckt German Customs (Zoll), Hauptzollamt Karlsruhe

Questions about Jewelry and precious metals in Germany

How many jewelry and precious metals can I bring into Germany?: Germany publishes no quantity limit for jewelry and precious metals carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare jewelry and precious metals at Germany customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare jewelry and precious metals in Germany?: If the goods are found without being declared, an administrative fine is imposed.
Can I post or ship jewelry and precious metals 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 jewelry and precious metals out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking jewelry and precious metals out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for jewelry and precious metals 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 Goldschmuck am Flughafen Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden entdeckt. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Für Güter, wie zum Beispiel Goldschmuck, gilt im Luftverkehr eine Reisefreimenge im Warenwert von insgesamt 430 Euro.”
How does Germany compare with other countries on jewelry and precious metals?: Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit jewelry and precious metals, 7 limit it and 12 let it through. Germany is among the more permissive.

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