What happens if I do not declare endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 Geschützte Nashörner des Landes China - Artenschutz im Urlaub. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Germany compare with other countries on endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 8 prohibit endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn), 12 limit it and 0 let it through. Germany is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) can I bring into Germany?

Restricted

You can bring Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) into Germany only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

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

Geschützte Nashörner des Landes China - Artenschutz im Urlaub Generalzolldirektion and Bundesamt für Naturschutz

Questions about Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) in Germany

Do I have to declare endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) at Germany customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Germany customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 Geschützte Nashörner des Landes China - Artenschutz im Urlaub. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Germany compare with other countries on endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 8 prohibit endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn), 12 limit it and 0 let it through. Germany is among the ones that set a limit.

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