International Courier from Tamil Nadu to Germany

Customs, duties and taxes

• Import VAT of 19% (7% for some items such as books and food) applies to goods entering Germany, whatever their value.
• Gifts between private individuals worth €45 or less are free of duty and VAT.
• EU rules on low-value parcels have been changing, so we confirm the current duty position when you book.

Restricted and prohibited items

• Meat and dairy products from outside the EU
• Medicines beyond a three-month personal supply, and controlled medicines
• Counterfeit goods
• Weapons, including some knives

Dangerous goods are refused on every route: loose lithium batteries, flammable liquids, aerosols, perfumes, gas cylinders and similar items. See the full list.

Documents you need

• A copy of the sender's photo ID, such as Aadhaar, PAN or passport (required for all international courier from India)
• An invoice listing each item, its quantity and value; a proforma invoice is fine for gifts and personal items
• The receiver's full address, postcode and a working phone number for customs and delivery contact
• For business shipments: the receiver's EORI number

Where we deliver

Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Cologne, Düsseldorf and all other German postcodes.

Helpful guides

• Document courier tips for students going abroad
• Prohibited and restricted items for international shipping