Customs clearance Ventspils
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Ventspils. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityVentspils
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- AirportsRIX
- 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)
- Seaport
- Freeport of Ventspils (ice-free)
Customs clearance for Ventspils
We are currently setting up our own customs clearance in Latvia. Contact us to discuss your shipments and timelines. Companies in Ventspils, especially in transit, bulk cargo and wood, rely on fast and correct declarations. Ventspils is an ice-free freeport with special customs status on the Baltic coast.
- Import declarations for VentspilsDeclarations with State Revenue Service (VID) - Customs Board, duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Ventspils.
- Export declarations from VentspilsExport 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 and by sea via Freeport of Ventspils (ice-free).
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- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Ventspils on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Ventspils
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 Ventspils
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Riga (RIX), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
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Main lanes from Ventspils
The most important connections from Latvia, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Ventspils: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Ventspils?
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 Ventspils 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 Ventspils?
State Revenue Service (VID) - Customs Board. Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code).
How long does customs clearance take in Ventspils?
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 Ventspils?
Yes. We offer air freight via Riga (RIX), sea freight via Freeport of Ventspils (ice-free), Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Ventspils?
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.