Posting golden syrup.

[maslinpan]

My nephew lives in Germany and loves baking, for his 16th he has requested a tin of golden syrup as it's not available in Germany. (He has also asked for some less unusual presents). The tins are pretty well sealed, but I can't decide if this just a disaster waiting to happen, or even if there's a rule against posting such items.

How funny! I expect if you wrapped it in a lot of packaging and then put it in a box, the chances of it getting damaged are pretty low.

Loads of bubble wrap in a cardboard box and it’ll be fine! I’ve had jars posted to me no problem a tin will be easier.

You can buy Golden Syrup in Germany on Amazon or one of the British online shops. I assume there is no issue with them sending it.
If you are making your own parcel, I would make sure the lid is firmly on, then wrap in cling film and an envelope of bubble wrap before the final box.
Or go online to Amazon and order there ;-)

Have you ever tried to get the lid off a tin of golden syrup? I can't get the buggers open unless I resort to a chunky knife! It'll be fine in the post in a bit of bubble wrap

You can get it in a plastic bottle now as well which might be better for traveling. Although I think a well packaged tin - in a plastic bag in case of accidents - would travel fine.

Packaged properly there should be no problem, however, since Brexit rules have changed and you would be wise to check if you can send it to Germany.

Any food items (including tins) are classed as perishable goods and are prohibited from export to Germany now, thanks to Brexit. You will have to fill in a customs form for any parcel and declare the contents. DHL, DPD etc will refuse your parcel (bitter experience).

If you want the belt and braces approach: duct tape, bubble wrap, ziplock bag, box. Probably overkill though.

You can always make it.

www.hanielas.com/invert-sugar-syrup/

Gets pretty darn close.

Germany are super strict at the moment with what they will and won't accept. Since you'll have to declare the contents on the CN22 form it might attract the attention of customs. If you did want to do it I would probably look for the squeezy bottles rather than the tins, they'll probably ship better

@Frty

Any food items (including tins) are classed as perishable goods and are prohibited from export to Germany now, thanks to Brexit. You will have to fill in a customs form for any parcel and declare the contents. DHL, DPD etc will refuse your parcel (bitter experience).

Nooo! Does the same go for Royal Mail??

A friend who has family in Germany has a German Amazon account for exactly this purposes.

Yes to Royal Mail. Same export rules apply.

You can buy it from Amazon in Germany and use your sons' address

www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B016K1PNG8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VVJDAWZO30NU&dchild=1&keywords=golden+syrup&qid=1617618198&sprefix=golden+sy%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1

It won't be allowed, as wouldn't it be classed as a liquid?

Send one of the plastic bottle versions instead. That will fit in a jiffy bag.

@eatsleepread

It won't be allowed, as wouldn't it be classed as a liquid?

That's for carrying on an aircraft. There's no rule about posting liquids.

He will probably end up paying customs charges on whatever you send. Amazon.de is a much better bet.

Just made another 2 litres for myself. Took an hour.

@DGRossetti

Just made another 2 litres for myself. Took an hour.

Off topic, but just out of curiosity, what do you need two litres of golden syrup for?

Off topic, but just out of curiosity, what do you need two litres of golden syrup for?

Making liqueurs ...

Too expensive, sorry. Even if you bother with fussing around with the new lovely paperwork it will cost you a fortune, definately check the new regulations.

I would search for British food stores in Germany and order from them to deliver to him straight away. I do this the other way around when DD has cravings for Milka chocolate which I can't get posted from Germany to the UK anymore.

@DGRossetti

Off topic, but just out of curiosity, what do you need two litres of golden syrup for?

Making liqueurs ...

Sounds tasty.

Just order it from amazon.de as a PP suggested.

I’m sure he’d be able to get it in a shop without too much trouble. I’m in NL (ie the country next door) and our local corner shop sells it, imported Lyle’s golden syrup. And of course there are expat shops around. Even if he’s not in a big city he’ll still be able to order it online from within Germany.

Definitely get it from German Amazon or similar. Ive had no end of problems gettung packages from the UK since Brexit. Not worth the hassle!