Customs clearance Thessaloniki
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Thessaloniki. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityThessaloniki
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- AirportsSKG
- 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
- Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
- Seaport
- Port of Thessaloniki
Customs clearance for Thessaloniki
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 Thessaloniki, especially in food, textiles and Balkan distribution, rely on fast and correct declarations. Thessaloniki is the gateway for northern Greece and the Balkans, by road, sea and air.
- Import declarations for ThessalonikiDeclarations with Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) - Customs, duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Thessaloniki.
- Export declarations from ThessalonikiExport 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 SKG and by sea via Port of Thessaloniki.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Thessaloniki on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Thessaloniki
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 Thessaloniki
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Thessaloniki → · Freight & customs in Greece →
Main lanes from Thessaloniki
The most important connections from Greece, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Thessaloniki: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Thessaloniki?
Yes. Customs clearance in Greece is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki?
Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) - Customs. Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code - ICISnet).
How long does customs clearance take in Thessaloniki?
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 Thessaloniki?
Yes. We offer air freight via Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), sea freight via Port of Thessaloniki, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Thessaloniki?
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.