Welcome to customs

We work for a strong business location, a stable social system, secure government revenue and protect the population and the environment.

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Private individuals

Private individuals

There are many occasions in which you may need information from customs. Perhaps when you are travelling, when you are at school or university abroad, when you order something on the Internet, or when you take up employment. We have listed all the important information for you in this section.

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Private individuals

Businesses

Businesses

In many situations, information from customs is also necessary for companies based outside the EU: Whether in the context of the commercial movement of goods with German companies, the employment of workers in the EU or trade and brokerage transactions with certain goods - we have compiled all the important information for you in this section.

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Businesses

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Media contacts

Press enquiries to customs

Are you from the press and looking for a contact with customs? Please feel free to contact the press office of German customs using the general media contact.

Media contacts

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More information can be found in our data protection declaration. You can revoke your consent there at any time.

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