Customs clearance Kaunas
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Kaunas. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityKaunas
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- AirportsKUN
- Customs authority
- Customs of the Republic of Lithuania (Muitine)
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Systems
- EU Union Customs Code
- Importer requirements
- an EORI number issued by Lithuanian Customs
- Airports
- Kaunas Airport (KUN)
- Seaport
- Klaipeda
- Seasonal risk
- Winter de-icing (November to March) can delay departures.
Customs clearance for Kaunas
Ziem Logistics clears customs in Lithuania in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Kaunas, especially in manufacturing, logistics and IT, rely on fast and correct declarations. Kaunas Airport is Lithuania's main freighter airport, at the centre of the country's logistics corridor.
- Import declarations for KaunasDeclarations with Customs of the Republic of Lithuania (Muitine), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Kaunas.
- Export declarations from KaunasExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Lithuania.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Lithuania: an EORI number issued by Lithuanian 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 KUN and by sea via Klaipeda.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Kaunas on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Kaunas
Weather and season: Winter de-icing (November to March) can delay departures. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In Lithuania, Christmas, Easter, Saint John's Day (24 June) and the national days on 16 February and 11 March can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Kaunas
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Kaunas Airport (KUN), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Kaunas → · Freight & customs in Lithuania →
Main lanes from Kaunas
The most important connections from Lithuania, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Kaunas: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Kaunas?
Yes. Customs clearance in Lithuania is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Kaunas need?
Importers in Lithuania generally need an EORI number issued by Lithuanian Customs. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Kaunas?
Customs of the Republic of Lithuania (Muitine). Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code).
How long does customs clearance take in Kaunas?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Saint John's Day (24 June) and the national days on 16 February and 11 March can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Kaunas?
Yes. We offer air freight via Kaunas Airport (KUN), sea freight via Klaipeda, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Kaunas?
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.