Importing seeds to EU is forbidden?

[Vlk]

Hey there! From what I gathered, since last year, it is forbidden to import seeds of any kind and of any quantities to the EU if it comes from a country outside of the EU. Do I got it right and is it truly in effect in a way that all the seeds are confiscated and destroyed? Does anyone have any experience with shipping/receiving seeds if you live in the EU?

[Forester]

Hi, I sent seeds to Germany several times in 2020, it was in the middle of the year and at the end year, no problems occurred.

[Vlk]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I suppose it depends on the country, the quantity of the seeds, and also how the packages are declared. Have you written specifically that there are seeds inside the package?

[Forester]

I always indicate in the declaration that this is "Hobby material".

[Vlk]

I always indicate in the declaration that this is "Hobby material".

Oh, I see... Sow that might be what makes the difference. As long as it is not a large package, I suppose this can go under their radar undetected.

[Forester]

Oh, I see... Sow that might be what makes the difference. As long as it is not a large package, I suppose this can go under their radar undetected.

In this way, I sent nuts,chestnuts and seeds of other fruit trees and shrubs in one package,everything went well. The German customs are very strict, but each time they missed the parcels to their country.

[Vlk]

Oh, I see... Sow that might be what makes the difference. As long as it is not a large package, I suppose this can go under their radar undetected.

In this way, I sent nuts,chestnuts and seeds of other fruit trees and shrubs in one package,everything went well. The German customs are very strict, but each time they missed the parcels to their country.

Thank you, that is good to know!

[lebmung]

You are allowed to import small quantities for personal use. Endangered seeds and some on the EU ban list are forbidden.