The authority confirmed that certain categories of textiles brought into Germany from non-EU states require an official import permit. Germany's customs authority warns travellers of legal penalties for importing textiles from outside the EU without a permit, with specific exemptions for personal use. What the rules requireThe German customs authority was explicit in its position: textile goods subject to the permit requirement cannot enter the country without the appropriate documentation in place. The requirement exists partly to safeguard European industries, with documentation obligations varying according to the type of textile and its country of origin. For travellers personally carrying textile items, goods valued at up to €1,500 are exempt from the permit requirement, provided those items are not intended for resale.