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Customs clearance Mannheim

Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Mannheim. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.

  • CityMannheim
  • Local time--:--
  • AirportsFRA
Air cargo apron at Frankfurt Airport with a freighter being loaded
At a glance
Customs authority
Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll")
Customs clearance
In-house, by our own customs team
Systems
EU Union Customs Code - ATLAS
Importer requirements
an EORI number issued by German Customs
Airports
Frankfurt (FRA)
Seaport
Rhine ports Mannheim and Ludwigshafen
Customs · Mannheim

Customs clearance for Mannheim

Ziem Logistics clears customs in Germany in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Mannheim, especially in chemicals, machinery and electrical equipment, rely on fast and correct declarations. The Rhine-Neckar region around Mannheim and Ludwigshafen is one of Europe's largest chemical sites, under an hour from Frankfurt Airport.

  • Import declarations for MannheimDeclarations with Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll"), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Mannheim.
  • Export declarations from MannheimExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Germany.
  • RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Germany: an EORI number issued by German Customs.
  • Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
  • Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
  • Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at FRA and by sea via Rhine ports Mannheim and Ludwigshafen.
Your contact for Mannheim

Ziem Logistics operations desk

Cut-off and acceptance times
Current cut-off times for Mannheim on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Planning

Plan around local peaks in Mannheim

Holidays: In Germany, Christmas to New Year, Easter and regional public holidays that differ between the federal states can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.

Transport

Air freight from and to Mannheim

Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Frankfurt (FRA), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.

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Trade lanes

Main lanes from Mannheim

The most important connections from Germany, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.

FAQ

Customs clearance Mannheim: FAQ

Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.

Who clears customs for my goods in Mannheim?

Yes. Customs clearance in Germany is handled in-house by our own customs team.

What do importers in Mannheim need?

Importers in Germany generally need an EORI number issued by German Customs. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.

Which customs authority is responsible for Mannheim?

Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll"). Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code - ATLAS).

How long does customs clearance take in Mannheim?

With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Christmas to New Year, Easter and regional public holidays that differ between the federal states can add time.

Can you also transport my goods to Mannheim?

Yes. We offer air freight via Frankfurt (FRA), sea freight via Rhine ports Mannheim and Ludwigshafen, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.

Do you use local agents in Mannheim?

No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.

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