Customs clearance Münster
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Münster. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityMünster
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- AirportsFMO · DUS
- 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
- Münster/Osnabrück (FMO) and Düsseldorf (DUS)
- Seaport
- Dortmund-Ems Canal, sea via Rotterdam
Customs clearance for Münster
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 Münster, especially in agriculture, food and logistics, rely on fast and correct declarations. Münster is the economic centre of a region with strong food and agricultural-machinery industries.
- Import declarations for MünsterDeclarations with Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll"), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Münster.
- Export declarations from MünsterExport 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 FMO, DUS and by sea via Dortmund-Ems Canal, sea via Rotterdam.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Münster on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Münster
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.
Air freight from and to Münster
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Münster/Osnabrück (FMO) and Düsseldorf (DUS), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Münster → · Freight & customs in Germany →
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Main lanes from Münster
The most important connections from Germany, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Münster: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Münster?
Yes. Customs clearance in Germany is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Münster 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 Münster?
Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll"). Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code - ATLAS).
How long does customs clearance take in Münster?
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 Münster?
Yes. We offer air freight via Münster/Osnabrück (FMO) and Düsseldorf (DUS), sea freight via Dortmund-Ems Canal, sea via Rotterdam, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Münster?
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.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.