Do I have to declare chocolate and confectionery at Germany customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare chocolate and confectionery 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 chocolate and confectionery 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 chocolate and confectionery out of Germany?

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

Does the Germany limit for chocolate and confectionery 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 Travellers’ allowances. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “up to a value of 430 euros for air/sea travellers”

How does Germany compare with other countries on chocolate and confectionery?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit chocolate and confectionery, 6 limit it and 14 let it through. Germany is among the more permissive.

How much Chocolate and confectionery can I bring into Germany?

Allowed

You can bring Chocolate and confectionery 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

Travellers’ allowances German Customs (Zoll)

Questions about Chocolate and confectionery in Germany

How much chocolate and confectionery can I bring into Germany?: Germany publishes no quantity limit for chocolate and confectionery carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare chocolate and confectionery at Germany customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare chocolate and confectionery 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 chocolate and confectionery 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 chocolate and confectionery out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking chocolate and confectionery out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for chocolate and confectionery 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 Travellers’ allowances. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “up to a value of 430 euros for air/sea travellers”
How does Germany compare with other countries on chocolate and confectionery?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit chocolate and confectionery, 6 limit it and 14 let it through. Germany is among the more permissive.

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