Germany's large healthcare sector makes Lisbon-to-Berlin a steady route for medical device shipments, from a patient's personal CPAP machine to commercial diagnostic equipment.
DHL Express and UPS Healthcare both offer dedicated medical device shipping services, including compliance documentation support. Standard DPD road service accepts most non-hazardous durable medical equipment within the EU.
Use original manufacturer packaging where possible — it's purpose-designed for the device and demonstrates correct handling to customs. Maintain sterility for sterile products (dressings, surgical instruments) with sealed, tamper-evident packaging that isn't opened or re-packed.
No customs paperwork required — Portugal and Germany are both EU members. Include a copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity inside the box for commercial shipments, since customs may open medical device parcels and having documentation inside facilitates quick clearance even though no declaration is legally required.
No customs declaration or duty applies — both Portugal and Germany are EU members, so medical devices move freely within the single market. Only standard German VAT (19%) is relevant, typically settled B2B via reverse charge for commercial shipments.
Yes — CPAP machines ship as standard electro-medical devices (HS 9018.90). Include the power adapter and original box. If the device has a lithium battery backup, declare this to the carrier the same way you would for any electronic device with an installed battery.
Not for the shipping process itself, since no customs check applies within the EU — but for commercial sale in Germany, CE marking under the EU Medical Device Regulation is a legal requirement regardless of how the device was shipped. Include the Declaration of Conformity with commercial shipments as good practice.
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