Customs clearance Liepaja
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Liepaja. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityLiepaja
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- AirportsRIX · PLQ
- Customs authority
- State Revenue Service (VID) - Customs Board
- Customs clearance
- In-house clearance launching
- Systems
- EU Union Customs Code
- Importer requirements
- an EORI number issued by the Latvian State Revenue Service
- Airports
- Riga (RIX) and Palanga (PLQ)
- Seaport
- Port of Liepaja (special economic zone)
Customs clearance for Liepaja
We are currently setting up our own customs clearance in Latvia. Contact us to discuss your shipments and timelines. Companies in Liepaja, especially in metalworking, wood and food, rely on fast and correct declarations. Liepaja has a port within a special economic zone, with customs and tax incentives.
- Import declarations for LiepajaDeclarations with State Revenue Service (VID) - Customs Board, duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Liepaja.
- Export declarations from LiepajaExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Latvia.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Latvia: an EORI number issued by the Latvian State Revenue Service.
- 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 RIX, PLQ and by sea via Port of Liepaja (special economic zone).
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- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Liepaja on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Liepaja
Holidays: In Latvia, Midsummer (Ligo, 23-24 June), Independence Day (18 November) and Christmas can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Liepaja
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Riga (RIX) and Palanga (PLQ), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
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Main lanes from Liepaja
The most important connections from Latvia, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Liepaja: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Liepaja?
We are currently setting up our own customs clearance in Latvia. Until then, we route shipments through our in-house teams in neighbouring markets where possible.
What do importers in Liepaja need?
Importers in Latvia generally need an EORI number issued by the Latvian State Revenue Service. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Liepaja?
State Revenue Service (VID) - Customs Board. Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code).
How long does customs clearance take in Liepaja?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Midsummer (Ligo, 23-24 June), Independence Day (18 November) and Christmas can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Liepaja?
Yes. We offer air freight via Riga (RIX) and Palanga (PLQ), sea freight via Port of Liepaja (special economic zone), Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Liepaja?
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.