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Mailing Packages to Germany

Please note: the following information is not legally binding!

Packages to Germany may be mailed free of duty if their value does not exceed € 45(Euro) .

Alcoholic beverages, coffee, tea and perfumes are excluded from this provision. For these items certain limits on quantity apply.

In this case the package would be delivered to the addressee by Postal Service.

If quantity or value exceeds custom exemption limits, the goods become dutiable goods and customs clearance is required. The Post Office is entitled to carry out customs clearance itself provided that the package is accompanied by a customs declaration and the bill of mailed goods.

The package will not be delivered to the addressee!

The addressee receives a note from the Postal Service on how and where to pick up the package. On collecting the package, the addressee has to pay the customs duties (ad valorem - amount depends on the items) plus an Import Turnover Tax (16% of the value of the items) and for some goods certain excise duties.

Please note that any problems or complaints can only be solved with the responsible Post Office or responsible Customs Office in Germany directly. Therefore it is recommended that the addressee contacts these offices directly in the event of a problem.