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An der A 2
38350 Helmstedt
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About this office
Helmstedt-Autobahn customs office is situated on the A2 motorway in Helmstedt near the former inner-German border. It processes road and rail traffic with export, import, departure and excise procedures. Open Mon–Fri 06:00–22:00, Sat 07:00–16:00.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Helmstedt-Autobahn is DE004961. 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.
Helmstedt-Autobahn operates Monday to Friday 06:00–22:00, Saturdays 07:00–16:00. We recommend confirming the hours before visiting, as they may change on public holidays.
For export clearance at Helmstedt-Autobahn, 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. Helmstedt-Autobahn handles both opening and closing of transit procedures (T1/T2). Transit operations are processed via the NCTS system.