Customs clearance Hanover
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Hanover. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityHanover
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- AirportsHAJ
- Customs authority
- Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll")
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Systems
- EU Union Customs Code - ATLAS
- Importer requirements
- an EORI number issued by German Customs
- Airports
- Hannover Airport (HAJ)
- Seaport
- Sea freight via Hamburg and Bremerhaven
Customs clearance for Hanover
Ziem Logistics clears customs in Germany in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Hanover, especially in automotive, tyres and rubber, trade fairs, rely on fast and correct declarations. Hanover is home to commercial-vehicle and automotive-supplier plants and one of the world's largest trade fair grounds.
- Import declarations for HanoverDeclarations with Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll"), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Hanover.
- Export declarations from HanoverExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Germany.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Germany: an EORI number issued by German 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 HAJ and by sea via Sea freight via Hamburg and Bremerhaven.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Hanover on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Hanover
Holidays: In Germany, Christmas to New Year, Easter and regional public holidays that differ between the federal states can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Hanover
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Hannover Airport (HAJ), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Hanover → · Freight & customs in Germany →
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Main lanes from Hanover
The most important connections from Germany, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Hanover: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Hanover?
Yes. Customs clearance in Germany is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Hanover need?
Importers in Germany generally need an EORI number issued by German Customs. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Hanover?
Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll"). Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code - ATLAS).
How long does customs clearance take in Hanover?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Christmas to New Year, Easter and regional public holidays that differ between the federal states can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Hanover?
Yes. We offer air freight via Hannover Airport (HAJ), sea freight via Sea freight via Hamburg and Bremerhaven, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Hanover?
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.