What is the equivalent of Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises in Germany?

Government & administration

Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises → GZD

DGDA, Douanes

2 → 1 mergedVerified · Aug 4, 2026

In Germany

The Zoll sets what you may bring without declaring it, and it is the only clearance. Cash of ten thousand euros or more must be declared on entry — unprompted, and failing to is an offence rather than an oversight.

2 → 1 mergedConfidence: High

Main similarities

Customs allowances
Customs enforcement
Excise duty collection
Smuggling investigation

Main differences

Undeclared work enforcement → Inspection Générale du Travail

Function by function

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