Customs clearance Patras
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Patras. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityPatras
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- AirportsATH · GPA
- Customs authority
- Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) - Customs
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Systems
- EU Union Customs Code - ICISnet
- Importer requirements
- an EORI number issued by the Greek customs authority
- Airports
- Athens (ATH) and Araxos (GPA)
- Seaport
- Port of Patras (ferries to Italy)
Customs clearance for Patras
Ziem Logistics clears customs in Greece in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Patras, especially in food, ferry logistics and trade with Italy, rely on fast and correct declarations. Patras is Greece's ferry gateway to Italy, important for road freight to Western Europe.
- Import declarations for PatrasDeclarations with Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) - Customs, duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Patras.
- Export declarations from PatrasExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Greece.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Greece: an EORI number issued by the Greek customs authority.
- 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 ATH, GPA and by sea via Port of Patras (ferries to Italy).
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Patras on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Patras
Holidays: In Greece, Orthodox Easter (often on a different date than in Western Europe), 15 August and Christmas can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Patras
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Athens (ATH) and Araxos (GPA), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Patras → · Freight & customs in Greece →
Main lanes from Patras
The most important connections from Greece, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Patras: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Patras?
Yes. Customs clearance in Greece is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Patras need?
Importers in Greece generally need an EORI number issued by the Greek customs authority. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Patras?
Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) - Customs. Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code - ICISnet).
How long does customs clearance take in Patras?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Orthodox Easter (often on a different date than in Western Europe), 15 August and Christmas can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Patras?
Yes. We offer air freight via Athens (ATH) and Araxos (GPA), sea freight via Port of Patras (ferries to Italy), Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Patras?
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.