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Eurotunnel ZAC2 Boulevard de l'Euro
62100 CALAIS
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About this office
French port customs office in France's Channel gateway to Britain. It handles maritime cargo, vessel arrivals, and shipping declarations at this harbour, facilitating seaborne trade and port operations.
Fun fact
Calais is the only place in the world where French and British customs and immigration controls operate on the same side — under the 1991 Sangatte Protocol, travellers clear French exit checks and UK entry checks before even entering the tunnel. Smuggling gangs actively monitor Border Force operations using spotters, looking for weaknesses in security.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Calais port tunnel bureau is FR620001. This number is required when filing customs declarations through the French DELTA system and European NCTS/AES systems.
At Calais port tunnel bureau, virtually all types of goods arriving by sea or inland waterway can be cleared — from industrial container cargo to agricultural products. A commercial invoice, bill of lading (B/L), and customs declaration via the DELTA system are required.
For export clearance at Calais port tunnel bureau, you need a commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and any permits required for the specific goods. In France, declarations are filed via the DELTA system.
Yes. Calais port tunnel bureau handles both opening and closing of transit procedures (T1/T2). Transit operations are processed via the European NCTS system.
Yes. Calais port tunnel bureau can release goods for free circulation within the EU. Import customs declarations are filed electronically via the French DELTA system.