Do I have to declare driver and crew border-shop bundle at Germany customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Germany customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare driver and crew border-shop bundle 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 driver and crew border-shop bundle 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 driver and crew border-shop bundle out of Germany?

Germany publishes no separate rule for taking driver and crew border-shop bundle out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Germany limit for driver and crew border-shop bundle 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 - Eingeschraenkte Reisefreimengen. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Germany compare with other countries on driver and crew border-shop bundle?

Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit driver and crew border-shop bundle, 8 limit it and 11 let it through. Germany is among the more permissive.

How much Driver and crew border-shop bundle can I bring into Germany?

Restricted

You can bring Driver and crew border-shop bundle into Germany only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 90 EUR

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 90 EUR
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 - Eingeschraenkte Reisefreimengen Generalzolldirektion

Questions about Driver and crew border-shop bundle in Germany

How much driver and crew border-shop bundle can I bring into Germany?: Germany allows 90 EUR per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare driver and crew border-shop bundle at Germany customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Germany customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare driver and crew border-shop bundle 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 driver and crew border-shop bundle 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 driver and crew border-shop bundle out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking driver and crew border-shop bundle out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for driver and crew border-shop bundle 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 - Eingeschraenkte Reisefreimengen. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Germany compare with other countries on driver and crew border-shop bundle?: Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit driver and crew border-shop bundle, 8 limit it and 11 let it through. Germany is among the more permissive.

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