myGermany can send these Restricted Items

Legal & Safety Restrictions

Export and Import Laws, Prohibited & Restricted Goods

myGermany is certified for sending “difficult-to-handle-goods” such as Lithium, Batteries, Alcohol, Perfume, Oil etc. We can pack and declare appropriately; and are entitled to ship with our partners thanks to special contracts. 

But there are still items, which we will not accept or ship automatically. They are prohibited or require special handling in accordance with regulations which can be fulfilled only by investing high efforts and costs. If you are still interested, please contact us!

Please also mind, that your country might have specific restrictions for goods. Please check with your customs before you initiate shipments if you have any doubts. You further agree not to use myGermany for sending illegal goods. myGermany depends on the definition of illegal or prohibited goods according to the specifications of the importing or exporting country, in accordance with the provisions of the German Customs and according to the specifications of our shipping service providers DHL Country-specific / DHL General / Fedex / DPD / GLS / UPS. If such items are found during the inspection of a parcel, we will notify you and discuss with you how to proceed. Unless otherwise arranged by you, we will charge you for the return of the prohibited items to the original vendor. An additional processing fee will also be charged for this service.

Alcohol Shipment from Germany

Shipping Rules in EU & Non-EU
Alcohol Packaging & Shipment, such as
Wine, Beer & Spirits

Within Europe we can ship alcohol without limitations.
To Non-EU countries different rules apply. We recommend checking the rules and regulations of the pick-up and delivery countries in advance. In all muslim countries it is prohibited and we do not ship.
myGermany is certified to pack & ship alcohol via Air, Road, Sea.
Via Air we use DHL Weltpaket Premium, DHL Express and FedEx Express.

myGermany can ship your Alcohol (Wine, Spirits & Beer)

myGermany can ship these via Air with DHL Premium, DHL Express and FedEx Express.
Surcharges might apply.

We will screen all incoming packages in our warehouse, mark them and will inform you in your account about additiopnal costs and possible shipping options.

Mobile Phones, Laptops etc. with Lithium Ion Batteries.
Loose Batteries, such as Powerbank or eBike-Batteries.

Batteries and especially Lithium Batteries can be seen as Dangerous Goods and regulatory requirements must be complied with, in order to ship these. Beside specific shipping restrictions a special declaration has to be made which will be done by myGermany.
myGermany is certified to ship batteries via Air, Road, Sea.
Via Air we use DPD, DHL Express, FedEx Express and/or FedEx Economy.

Batteries, Lithium Batteries in Equiment (Smart Phones, Laptops etc.)

myGermany can ship Batteries & Lithium Batteries via Air with DHL Express, FedEx Economy and FedEx Express.
DHL Express Surcharge is up to € 10,00.
FedEx is up to € 10,00.

Loose Batteries, Lithium Batteries or with Equiment (eBike Batteries, Powerbanks etc.)

myGermany can ship Batteries & Lithium Batteries with DHL Express or FedEx Express.
For DHL additional costs up to € 180,00 might apply.
For FedEx additional costs up to € 150,00 might apply

We will screen all incoming packages in our warehouse, mark them and will inform you in your account about additiopnal costs and possible shipping options.

Consumer Commodities Goods (ID 8000), such as:
Perfumes, Hair Spray, Gas Pressure Cans, Lighter, Nail Polish Remover, Creme Liquits etc.

If you ship these by air, they might be defined as Dangerous Goods. myGermany is responsible to enure secure packaging and declaration as per international law for air transportation (IATA).
myGermany is certified to ship these via Air, Road, Sea.
Via Air we use DHL Express and FedEx Express.

myGermany can ship your Consumer Goods (ID 8000)

myGermany can ship these via Air with DHL Express and FedEx Express.
DHL Express Surcharge might be up to € 30,00.
FedEx Express Surcharge might be up to € 55,00.

We will screen all incoming packages in our warehouse, mark them and will inform you in your account about additional costs and possible shipping options.

Full Dangerous Goods Shipment via Road, Air, Sea

According to IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual, dangerous goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a hazard to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations or which are classified according to those Regulations. Because IATA participates in a strict regulatory process, dangerous goods can be transported by air safely and securely when these guidelines are closely followed.
myGermany is certified to ship dangerous goods via Air, Road, Sea. 

Please contact us for your quote.

We will screen all incoming packages in our warehouse, mark them and will inform you in your account about additiopnal costs and possible shipping options.

List of items which are not allowed:

  • Explosive, toxic

    or highly combustible materials such as loose nail polisher etc.
  • Environmentally

    hazardous and radioactive materials

     

  • Weapons

    weapon components, or objects which could injure or infect people

     

  • Military use

    Products for military use, for example, sonar systems, laser or aircraft parts

     

  • Animal

    carcasses or live animals

     

  • Cash

    money and related items

     

  • Telephone cards

    SIM cards, contractual-bound and pre-paid
  • Verification letters

    such as for GoogleAdSense or betting offices etc.
  • Drugs

    unapproved medications or infectious substances
  • Licensing Rights

    Goods, which are prohibited or restricted by licensing rights or organizations such as ICAO, IATA, government, etc.
  • Equities

    securities and other similar documents, e. g. credit cards, deposit and cheque books, bills of exchange, credit cards, debit cards, letters from banks, bank notes
  • PO Boxes

    We do not ship Shipments to Post Office Addresses, PO Boxes, or Poste Restante unless otherwise agreed

     

We would like to point out that myGermany will comply with all applicable export and import laws and that we reject the shipment of articles, for which a separate export or import permit is required. You have the responsibility and commit yourself to indemnify myGermany of all costs and fines incurred for myGermany, if it is determined that a consignment violates these terms, as well as of court costs and attorney fees incurred for myGermany in connection with such violations. myGermany will have the right to terminate your account and your use of myGermany services if you violate any of the above representations and acknowledgments.

 

Country List – where can myGermany send Lithium or Perfume

FEDEX Economy & Express DHL Express DPD Express UPS Standard & Express
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angorra
Anguilla
Antigua
Antigua und Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Canary Islands, The
Cayman Islands
Chile
China, Peoples Republic
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cote d Ivoire
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Fidshi
Finland
France
French Guiana
Gabun
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Guinea
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Ireland, Republic of
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kiribati
Korea, Republic of (South K.)
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Libya
Macau
Macedonia, Republic of
Madagascar
Malaysia
Malta
Martinique
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova, Republic of
Monaco
Montserrat
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mosambic
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands (Holland)
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Palau
Panama
Papa Neuguinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Reunion, Island of
Romania
Russian Federation, the
San Marino
Sardina
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia, Republic of
Sicily
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Maarten (NL)
St. Martin (FR)
St. Vincent
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan, Republic of China
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tschad
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City, Holy See
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands

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