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It is important to us that our customers comply with their country's customs and import regulations. However we are aware that it is very difficult to find out what can and what can not be imported into your country for personal use. So far we have shipped our products from Germany to over seventy countries worldwide and we attribute the reliability and quality of our German products to the fact that only one shipment in thousands have ever been confiscated and not allowed in a country (Canada). It had an ingredient that is considered harmless in Germany and allowed in most countries but not in Canada. Of course, neither we nor the customer can know this until it comes to the test. 
We then put a notice on the product site that this product is not allowed into Canada.We have started to acquire as much information as possible from official sites and we also rely on our customers' experience. As time goes on, we will add customs and import information of more and more countries as this information becomes available. We are also attempting to contact customs in every country we ship to and hope to get a response. We are also searching the internet for answers.
Please note that many products we sell are not health products and therefore may not be restricted at all from import to your country. It is also very important to know that we do not sell prescription drugs or 'controlled substances'.
 
USA:
We have researched official websites and found no information regarding import of Over The Counter Health products for personal use. In the over 5 years that we have shipped orders to USA customers, there were inspections by customs, but not one shipment has been prohibited from entering the USA. We found the following notice on a US Embasssy website. Although it is for travelers, we could assume that similar rules apply to such items mailed for personal use:
Non-prescription medicines (also known as over-the-counter or OTC medicines), vitamins, and supplement products fall under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In general FDA will not object to the personal importation of those products, as long as : The traveler is carrying the products in their possession (or in their luggage); The amount being carried is an amount reasonably considered for personal use. For additional information please consult the FDA Consumer Alert webpage via the following link: FDA.gov
We hope to get some clear answers from USA customs eventually, if such specific regulations exist.
 
AUSTRALIA:
Customs inspection in Australia appears to be more frequent, but here also - all shipments have been allowed into the country without objection.
There is also a rule of a 3-month supply of supplements. We find Australia rules one of the most clear and generous. Here is their website:
https://www.tga.gov.au/personal-importation-scheme
 
ISRAEL:
Although shipments to Israel can be delayed by many weeks - probably because of security inspection - we find that Israel customs has allowed every shipment into the country, in some cases collecting customs duty and sales tax. It appears that this depends on the value of the merchandise.
 
CANADA:
Canada inspects imports frequently but here, also, except for one shipment all were allowed into the country - some also after paying a small tax or duty. With the help of a customer, we have received extensive information from Canada:
Over the Counter Drugs (OTC) Individuals are permitted to import a single course of treatment or a 90-day supply based on the directions for use, whichever is less, of an Over the Counter Drug.
The drug must be for the individual’s own personal use or for the use of a person for whom they are responsible and with whom they are travelling.
The drug must be shipped/carried in one of the following:
  • Hospital or pharmacy dispensed packaging;
  • Original retail packaging; or
  • have the original label affixed to it which clearly indicates what the health product is and what it contains.
Below are some links to Canada Health Websites:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/compli-conform/import-export/gui-0084_biu-uif-eng.php
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/compli-conform/import-export/pol-0060_biu-uif-eng.php
 
MEXICO:
We have not experinced any prohibition by Mexico customs. Even larger shipments with a variety of Health and beauty products for personal use have been processed quickly by Mexico customs.
 
BRAZIL:
Brazil shipments are frequently delayed by several weeks in customs but have so far always been forwarded to customers without problems.
 
 
We will continue to add information of more countries below, as it becomes available.
Please help us find and send to us your countries import regulations and report to us any duty or taxes you have to pay - if any.
 
NORWAY:
Unfortunately we have experienced that Norway rejects pretty much every over the counter product if it does not have Norwegian language inserts and is not registered in Norway. That makes pretty much every product impossible to ship. Even simple Aspirin would not get into Norway if it is not labeled in Norwegian language. This makes it pretty much the only country on the planet that is so restrictive.
More here:
http://www.toll.no/en/goods/medicines-and-supplements/medicines-and-supplements/
 

Archived updates:

Latest Update 3/23/2021: (applies to orders placed 3/12/21 or later)

SLOWLY things are getting back to normal. While we do our best to report patterns and accurate shipping estimates, occasionally there are exceptions that are totally out of our control. These delays can be caused by delays in the Worldwide Postal system and the Customs of your country. 

All parcels are being sent by Deutsche Post (Warenpost).

We currently estimate approx. 3 weeks to USA and CANADA and up to 6 weeks to OTHER COUNTRIES.

Please note: Tracking numbers are currently a bit sporadic. Occasionally we will see tracking results showing delays out of Germany of many days which will show up on tracking sites as 'preshipment' or even "label created'. Rest assured that the day we hand your parcel to the post office is the day you receive your tracking number. The tracking number WILL update. 

We are continuing to ride these COVID-19 days with patience as things can change quickly. Please be understanding and patient with us while we ALL get through these times. 

We are confident that all parcels arrive. 

Latest Update 2/5/2021: (applies to orders placed 1/27/21 or later)

We are seeing that the Worldwide Postal System is getting faster again.  

Occasionally there are parcels that are taking longer than the average. We have no control over this...at checkout customer agrees to understand this and the possible longer delays that may occur (totally out of our control) because of unpredictable events with Customs and the Worldwide Postal Service. . 

USA- Parcels are still being sent by consolidated shipment to our office in Arizona. We will continue to ship them from Arizona to your address directly within a few days of receiving them. We currently estimate approx. 3 weeks. 

CANADA- Parcels are now able to ship directly from Germany to Canada however the Deutsche Post is doing so by SHIP. We currently do not have the exact shipping time frames although we expect them to arrive within 5 weeks. It depends a lot on the customs processing time. 

AUSTRALIA- Parcels are now able to ship directly from Germany to Australia however the Deutsche Post is doing so by part AIR, part SHIP. We currently do not have the exact shipping time frames although we expect them to arrive within 5 weeks. It depends a lot on the customs processing time. 

OTHER COUNTRIES- During this time other countries sometimes surprise us. Shipping times will be normal for a while and then they will have a delay the next week. We are having to ride this with patience as there is no consistency. Please be understanding and patient with us while we ALL get through these times. 

We are confident that all parcels arrive. Because of the nature of our products, there is currently no other option to ship from Germany. Insurance can be purchased at checkout.

We will continue to update our website as things change.

More information on delays from the Deutsche Post directly please see this link:

Current information on the coronavirus | Deutsche Post

Latest Update: 12/25/2020

The holidays have impacted the Worldwide postal service shipping delays greatly. 

Between the COVID-19 Worldwide postal service shipping delays (due to opening and closing of countries, shortage of postal workers etc.) and the usual hold ups due to the Holiday season, we are seeing delays to most countries. Current customs processing times are an average of 2-3 weeks. Because of this, countries without any shutdowns or other hold ups are experiencing an average shipping time of 6 weeks or more.

Occasionally there are parcels that are taking longer than the average. We have no control over this...at checkout customer agrees to understand this and the possible longer delays that may occur (totally out of our control) because of unpredictable events with Customs and the Worldwide Postal Service. . 

USA- Parcels are still being sent by consolidated shipment to our office in Arizona. We will continue to ship them from Arizona to your address directly within a few days of receiving them. Shipping times have slowed down significantly - we currently estimate up to 8 weeks or more. 

CANADA- Parcels are now able to ship directly from Germany to Canada however the Deutsche Post is doing so by SHIP. We currently do not have the exact shipping time frames although we expect them to arrive within 6-8 weeks. It depends a lot on the customs processing time. 

AUSTRALIA- Parcels are now able to ship directly from Germany to Australia however the Deutsche Post is doing so by part AIR, part SHIP. We currently do not have the exact shipping time frames although we expect them to arrive within 6-8 weeks. It depends a lot on the customs processing time. 

OTHER COUNTRIES- During this time other countries sometimes surprise us. Shipping times will be normal for a while and then they will have a delay the next week. We are having to ride this with patience as there is no consistency. Please be understanding and patient with us while we ALL get through these times. 

We are confident that all parcels arrive. Because of the nature of our products, there is currently no other option to ship from Germany. Insurance can be purchased at checkout.

LATEST UPDATE 12/01/2020:

Between the COVID-19 Worldwide postal service shipping delays (due to opening and closing of countries, shortage of postal workers etc.) and the usual hold ups due to the Holiday season, we are seeing delays to most countries. Current customs processing times are an average of 2 weeks. Because of this, countries without any shutdowns or other hold ups are experiencing an average shipping time of 4 weeks or more.

Occasionally there are parcels that are taking longer than the average. We have no control over this...at checkout customer agrees to understand this and the possible longer delays that may occur (totally out of our control) because of unpredictable events with Customs and the Worldwide Postal Service. . 

USA- Parcels are still being sent by consolidated shipment to our office in Arizona. We will continue to ship them from Arizona to your address directly within a few days of receiving them. Shipping times have slowed down significantly - we currently estimate up to 6 weeks or more. 

CANADA- Parcels are now able to ship directly from Germany to Canada however the Deutsche Post is doing so by SHIP. We currently do not have the exact shipping time frames although we expect them to arrive within 4-6 weeks. It depends a lot on the customs processing time. 

AUSTRALIA- Parcels are now able to ship directly from Germany to Australia however the Deutsche Post is doing so by part AIR, part SHIP. We currently do not have the exact shipping time frames although we expect them to arrive within 4-6 weeks. It depends a lot on the customs processing time. 

OTHER COUNTRIES- During this time other countries sometimes surprise us. Shipping times will be normal for a while and then they will have a delay the next week. We are having to ride this with patience as there is no consistency. Please be understanding and patient with us while we ALL get through these times. 

We are confident that all parcels arrive. Because of the nature of our products, there is currently no other option to ship from Germany. Insurance can be purchased at checkout.

LATEST UPDATE 7/20/20: Shipments are leaving Germany and arriving at many destination countries quickly, however some countries (including but not limited to USA, Canada, Australia) have a current customs processing time of an average of 2 weeks. Because of this, we are experiencing an average shipping time of 4 weeks or more. Occasionally there are parcels that are taking longer than the average. We have no control over this...at checkout customer agrees to understand this and the possible longer delays that may occur (totally out of our control) because of unpredictable events with Customs and the postal service. We will continue to update our website as things change.

We are confident that all parcels arrive. There is currently no other option to ship from Germany. Insurance can be purchased at checkout.
UPDATE 6/4/2020: Shipments are leaving Germany and arriving at many destination countries quickly, however some countries (including but not limited to USA, Canada, Australia) have a current customs processing time of an average of 4 weeks. Because of this, these countries can have an estimated shipping time frame of up to 6-8 weeks. We have no control over this...at checkout customer agrees to understand this and the possible longer delays that may occur (TOTALLY out of our control) because of unpredictable events with Customs and the postal service. We are confident, however, that eventually they do arrive. There is currently no other option to ship from Germany.

Insurance can be purchased at checkout. If your insured parcel is not received after 3 months, you can contact us and we will start the process of submitting a claim. More information below under "Shipping Information".

UPDATE!! 6/1/2020: We are still shipping to many countries worldwide. Currently, shipments are leaving Germany and arriving at those destination countries quickly. However, some countries (including but not limited to USA, Canada, Australia) are experiencing customs processing times of over 5 weeks!!. Because of this we have been forced to temporarily stop shipping to these countries until things get moving again.

Starting June 1st we will TEMPORARILY not be shipping to countries with such delays. You will be notified at checkout if your country is included. Check back soon! We will resume shipping when things with customs get better again. We value our customers and appreciate your understanding! 

UPDATE!! 5/3/2020:  Shipments are leaving Germany and arriving at the destination countries quickly, however some countries (including but not limited to USA, Canada, Australia) have a current customs processing time of an average of 3-4 weeks. Because of this, these countries can have an estimated shipping time frame of up to 6-8 weeks. 

UPDATE!! 4/16/2020: Unfortunately, you currently MUST assume a standard delivery time (order shipment to delivery) of approx. 4 weeks (can become longer dependent on the Worldwide Postal System)