Do I have to declare medicine containing stimulant raw materials at Germany customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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.

Does the Germany limit for medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 Arzneimitteln bei der Einreise nach Deutschland. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Reisende dürfen Arzneimittel bei der Einreise nach Deutschland in einer dem üblichen persönlichen Bedarf entsprechenden Menge mitführen (§ 73 Absatz 2 Satz 1 Nr. 6 oder 7 AMG).”

How does Germany compare with other countries on medicine containing stimulant raw materials?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit medicine containing stimulant raw materials, 15 limit it and 5 let it through. Germany is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Medicine containing stimulant raw materials can I bring into Germany?

Allowed

You can bring Medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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

Einfuhr von Arzneimitteln bei der Einreise nach Deutschland Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (BMG)

Questions about Medicine containing stimulant raw materials in Germany

Do I have to declare medicine containing stimulant raw materials at Germany customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 medicine containing stimulant raw materials out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking medicine containing stimulant raw materials out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for medicine containing stimulant raw materials 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 Arzneimitteln bei der Einreise nach Deutschland. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Reisende dürfen Arzneimittel bei der Einreise nach Deutschland in einer dem üblichen persönlichen Bedarf entsprechenden Menge mitführen (§ 73 Absatz 2 Satz 1 Nr. 6 oder 7 AMG).”
How does Germany compare with other countries on medicine containing stimulant raw materials?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit medicine containing stimulant raw materials, 15 limit it and 5 let it through. Germany is among the ones that set a limit.

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