Do I have to declare non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines at Germany customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines 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 non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines 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 non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines out of Germany?

Germany publishes no separate rule for taking non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Germany limit for non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines 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: “die dem persönlichen Bedarf des Reisenden entsprechende Menge”

How does Germany compare with other countries on non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines, 7 limit it and 13 let it through. Germany is among the more permissive.

How much Non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines can I bring into Germany?

Allowed

You can bring Non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines into Germany without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
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 Non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines in Germany

Do I have to declare non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines at Germany customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines 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 non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines 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 non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines 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: “die dem persönlichen Bedarf des Reisenden entsprechende Menge”
How does Germany compare with other countries on non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines, 7 limit it and 13 let it through. Germany is among the more permissive.

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