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Woltmanstr. 1
27472 Cuxhaven
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About this office
Cuxhaven customs office is situated at the mouth of the Elbe on the North Sea. It handles maritime, container and road traffic with departure, destination, transit and excise procedures. Open around the clock, Mon–Sun 00:00–23:59.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Cuxhaven is DE004501. This number is required when submitting customs declarations through the German ATLAS system as well as the EU-wide AIS/IMPORT and AES/EXPORT systems.
Cuxhaven operates around the clock, seven days a week. We recommend confirming the hours before visiting, as they may change on public holidays.
For export clearance at Cuxhaven, you need a commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and any permits required for the goods. Declarations are filed electronically via the ATLAS system.
Yes. Cuxhaven handles both opening and closing of transit procedures (T1/T2). Transit operations are processed via the NCTS system.
Clearance at the port of Cuxhaven is handled by Cuxhaven. Import requires a customs declaration via the ATLAS system, presentation of transport documents (bill of lading / waybill), and potential physical inspection.