What happens if I do not declare Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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 Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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.

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.

How does Germany compare with other countries on Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 11 prohibit Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule), 9 limit it and 0 let it through. Germany is among the strictest.

How much Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) can I bring into Germany?

Restricted

You can bring Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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

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

Questions about Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) in Germany

Do I have to declare Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) at Germany customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Germany customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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 Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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 Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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.
How does Germany compare with other countries on Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 11 prohibit Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule), 9 limit it and 0 let it through. Germany is among the strictest.

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