Customs clearance Tallinn
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Tallinn. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityTallinn
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- AirportsTLL
- Customs authority
- Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA)
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Systems
- EU Union Customs Code
- Importer requirements
- an EORI number issued by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board
- Airports
- Tallinn Airport (TLL)
- Seaport
- Port of Tallinn (Muuga Harbour)
- Seasonal risk
- Winter de-icing (November to March) can delay departures.
Customs clearance for Tallinn
Ziem Logistics clears customs in Estonia in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Tallinn, especially in digital services, electronics and wood, rely on fast and correct declarations. Tallinn has close ferry and road links to Finland and Sweden in addition to its airport.
- Import declarations for TallinnDeclarations with Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Tallinn.
- Export declarations from TallinnExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Estonia.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Estonia: an EORI number issued by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board.
- 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 TLL and by sea via Port of Tallinn (Muuga Harbour).
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Tallinn on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Tallinn
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 Estonia, Independence Day (24 February), Midsummer (23-24 June) and Christmas can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Tallinn
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Tallinn Airport (TLL), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Tallinn → · Freight & customs in Estonia →
Main lanes from Tallinn
The most important connections from Estonia, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Tallinn: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Tallinn?
Yes. Customs clearance in Estonia is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Tallinn need?
Importers in Estonia generally need an EORI number issued by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Tallinn?
Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA). Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code).
How long does customs clearance take in Tallinn?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Independence Day (24 February), Midsummer (23-24 June) and Christmas can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Tallinn?
Yes. We offer air freight via Tallinn Airport (TLL), sea freight via Port of Tallinn (Muuga Harbour), Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Tallinn?
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.