Country Guide

Germany customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Germany. See what you can bring before you fly.

Tobacco allowance

These are the customs tobacco rules travelers most often check before entering Germany.

Category Tobacco
Adult travelers Non-EU arrivals
Cigarettes 200 cigarettes
Duty-free limit
Cigarillos 100 cigarillos
Duty-free limit
Cigars 50 cigars
Duty-free limit
Smoking tobacco 250 g
Duty-free limit
Traveler age rules and personal-use conditions can apply depending on the route and tobacco type.

More Germany customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Cash (EUR or equivalent) Declaration from ••• EUR
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Germany and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Germany

Importing counterfeit goods is prohibited. Counterfeit or pirated goods will be confiscated.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Germany before you travel.

About Germany customs

Germany's customs rules are administered by German Customs / Zoll. For travelers arriving from outside the European Union, standard EU traveler import allowances often apply, while intra-EU travel is generally assessed on a personal-use basis rather than fixed duty-free limits.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Germany before travel.

Germany customs — frequently asked questions

How much cigarettes can I bring into Germany?
200 cigarettes is the real traveler example shown on this page for Germany. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Germany?
Germany has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Germany.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Germany?
Amounts of EUR 10,000 or more (or the equivalent in any foreign currency) must be declared when entering or leaving Germany. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Germany limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Germany and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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