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Deverhafen 2
26871 Papenburg
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About this office
Papenburg customs office is situated at the Deverhafen on the Ems river in the Emsland region. It handles container, road and maritime traffic with departure, destination, transit and excise procedures. Open around the clock, Mon–Sun 00:00–23:59.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Papenburg is DE005008. 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.
Papenburg 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 Papenburg, 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. Papenburg handles both opening and closing of transit procedures (T1/T2). Transit operations are processed via the NCTS system.
Clearance at the port of Papenburg is handled by Papenburg. Import requires a customs declaration via the ATLAS system, presentation of transport documents (bill of lading / waybill), and potential physical inspection.