Customs control - import bans
Source: Serviceportal Rheinland-PfalzDespite facilitations in the clearance of goods in personal luggage, you cannot carry all goods and products without restrictions in cross-border travel. The customs authorities monitor import restrictions and prohibitions and carry out appropriate checks.
There are prohibitions and restrictions on private imports in the following areas in particular:
- Protection of species;
- medicines;
- narcotics;
- fireworks;
- dangerous dogs (fighting dogs);
- foodstuffs;
- counterfeit goods (product piracy);
- sanitary plant protection (e.g. potatoes);
- writings with unconstitutional content;
- protection of public order (e.g. pornography);
- animal health (domestic animals, animal products);
- Weapons and ammunition (sporting weapons, hunting weapons, prohibited articles).