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Germany

Moving to Germany can be a fun experience if you speak to the right people. Allow us to take care of all your household transportation needs. Whether just a few boxes or half your household we have you covered.

Contact Hermes so we can provide you with an accurate quote. As always we can reach any destination in Germany, just let us know where you want to get your things to and we will take care of it.

Here are some useful info and custom regulations:

  • Used household goods are duty-free if you have resided at least 12 months abroad. You need to have owned the items for at least six months and you are prohibited of selling them for at least 12 months after you get in Germany.
  • Importing used personal effects needs to take place up to 1 year from when you take residence in Germany, if for any reason this is delayed Customs regulators might provide an extension for up to 3 years.


Documents Required:

  • Copy of Passport and copy of Visa/Work Permit if any.
  • Inventory in German or English valued and dated
  • Signed Shippers Letter of Instructions
  • Customers Declaration that no taxable high value goods ( Alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco etc) are being transported.
  • German nationals need a declaration from the Embassy or the German Consulate stating the exact length of their stay
  • Customs Clearance power of attorney authorizing the Hermes Destination agent to act as liaison between the Customs and you!


Prohibited items:

  • Firearms
  • Live Plants
  • Pornographic Material
  • Alcohol
  • Explosives/Ammunition
  • Drugs / Narcotics
  • Radioactive Material

NOTE: CUSTOMS REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS JUST A BRIEF SUMMARY, FOR UP TO DATE AND COMPLETE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CONSULATE/EMBASSY. HERMES HAS NO LIABILITY PERTAINING TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE.