International Shipping Info: Germany

Cash Letters:  You may not ship letters with cash value.

Exhibition Goods:  Goods which are destined for an exhibition may be subject to duty & tax. There are very detailed Customs regulations regarding goods for exhibitions that need to be followed by German Brokerage in regards to classification of the goods. Hence, shipments for exhibitions - which are normally time sensitive - should preferably have UPS Billing Option " Free Domicile" in order to avoid possible delays in delivery due to payment issues in the destination country. Shippers should ensure that the proforma invoice lists the name of a contact person and a valid phone/mobile phone number so that Brokerage in the destination country can get in contact with the consignee of the goods in oder to agree on the clearance procedure.

Plants:  A Phytosanitary Certificate must accompany restricted plants, parts of plants, or seeds. Phytosanitary Certificates are only accepted by German Authorities when the issuing authority of the export country includes complete and all necessary information in the Certificate. An inspection is required by the Health Department and additional charges will apply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires, prior to exportation, a Phytosanitary inspection for certain plants, parts of plants, or seeds. This inspection may incur an additional cost. Plants mentioned in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), for example, must be accompanied by a valid CITES Certificate. Before shipping plants, parts of plants, or seeds, clarify the details with the Department of Agriculture of export country and the Health Department of the destination country.