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Germany — Customs Guide

European Union — EU Customs Territory

German customs (Zoll) applies the EU Union Customs Code. Hamburg is the EU’s third-largest container port; Frankfurt is Europe’s leading air-cargo hub.

Customs unionEuropean Union (UCC)

Tariff systemTARIC / Common Customs Tariff

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

Official languageGerman

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Customs Authority

Generalzolldirektion (German Customs)Official national customs administration

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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

Hauptzollamt HamburgHZA Frankfurt am MainHZA MünchenHZA KölnHZA DuisburgZollkriminalamt (ZKA)

Customs Legislation & Tariff

Union Customs Code — Reg. (EU) 952/2013EU-wide customs code applied in Germany

Zollverwaltungsgesetz (ZollVG)National customs administration act

Außenwirtschaftsgesetz (AWG)Foreign trade & export control law

TARIC — EU tariff databaseDuties, measures and codes

Major Ports & Border Gates

HamburgBremerhavenWilhelmshavenDuisburg (inland)Frankfurt AirportLeipzig/Halle Airport

Common Problems Handled in Germany

Seizure & analysis holds Post-clearance audits Export control / sanctions Counterfeit (IP) stops Excise & VAT disputes

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