Customs clearance Athens
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Athens. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityAthens
- Local time--:--
- AirportsATH
- Customs authority
- Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) - Customs
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Systems
- EU Union Customs Code - ICISnet
- Importer requirements
- an EORI number issued by the Greek customs authority
- Airports
- Athens International (ATH)
- Seaport
- Port of Piraeus
- Seasonal risk
- Summer tourism peaks (June to September) tighten belly capacity.
Customs clearance for Athens
Ziem Logistics clears customs in Greece in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Athens, especially in shipping, pharma, food and tourism supply, rely on fast and correct declarations. Athens combines Greece's main airport with Piraeus, one of the largest container ports in the Mediterranean.
- Import declarations for AthensDeclarations with Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) - Customs, duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Athens.
- Export declarations from AthensExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Greece.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Greece: an EORI number issued by the Greek customs authority.
- 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 ATH and by sea via Port of Piraeus.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Athens on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Athens
Weather and season: Summer tourism peaks (June to September) tighten belly capacity. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In Greece, Orthodox Easter (often on a different date than in Western Europe), 15 August and Christmas can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Athens
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Athens International (ATH), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Athens → · Freight & customs in Greece →
Main lanes from Athens
The most important connections from Greece, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Athens: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Athens?
Yes. Customs clearance in Greece is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Athens need?
Importers in Greece generally need an EORI number issued by the Greek customs authority. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Athens?
Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) - Customs. Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code - ICISnet).
How long does customs clearance take in Athens?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Orthodox Easter (often on a different date than in Western Europe), 15 August and Christmas can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Athens?
Yes. We offer air freight via Athens International (ATH), sea freight via Port of Piraeus, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Athens?
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.