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    Customs clearance services – seamless trading across borders

    As a global leader in customs brokerage and a trusted custom clearance agency, we manage all your customs clearance requirements to support your business growth and enhance international trade compliance. Our team of customs brokers provides exceptional service and continuously works to refine your customs processes.

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    Experienced customs clearance services for comprehensive for your business

    We support your international trade strategy and make sure you remain compliant with national and international regulations.

    Rhenus offers a wide range of customs brokerage services, including export and import procedures, transit and bonded warehousing, customs consulting, automated software solutions, tax consulting and fiscal representation. Since global transport chains often extend beyond customs territories, our customs expertise and thorough understanding of both national and international trade regulations ensure the smooth and efficient movement of your goods.

    Our customs clearance services

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    Export

    As an authorized customs broker, we take care of the required export declarations and supporting documents, submitting them to the relevant government authorities such as customs and tax agencies on your behalf when exporting your goods.

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    Import

    When importing goods, we manage the mandatory import declaration and supporting documents for you. Additionally, to streamline your border crossing, we can help pay the required customs duties, excises and taxes.

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    Transit

    Transit is a customs process that allows uncleared goods to move across borders and countries under customs control. As an authorized operator, we handle the required transit declarations and provide financial services to cover the necessary guarantee for securing potential customs debts.

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    Special customs procedures

    Special customs procedures enable the temporary use, processing or repair of goods with partial or full duty relief or duty suspension. Our customs broker tends to the necessary customs declarations for inward and outward processing, warehousing and temporary admission.

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    Customs-related services

    Our services also include various tax advisory services, such as tax registration, tax returns, Intrastat and sales lists for tax refunds.

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    Interim storage and customs warehousing

    Customs warehousing allows uncleared goods to be stored in designated locations within the customs territory without being subject to import duties or other charges related to goods importation or trade policy measures.

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    Related services, consulting and digital solutions

    When trading internationally, you may also need to meet specific tax requirements. With the help of our tax experts, we provide fiscal representation in multiple countries to support a smooth border-crossing experience. We also offer a wide range of tax consulting services, including tax registration, tax declarations, Intrastat and sales listings related to tax drawbacks.

    Digital processing and comprehensive advice

    With our specialists, we offer strong support from implementing required customs procedures to determining preferential origin and applying for customs authorizations. Our customs broker guides you through any trade-related challenges such as customs valuation, rules of origin and classification, free trade agreements and IOSS (import one-stop shop). To facilitate your international trade, our customs broker assists you through the correct customs application process, including binding tariff information, binding origin information and customs authorization. We also help with trade due diligence, government screening and authorization management to ensure compliance in international trade.

    Our software solutions provide seamless connectivity to maintain compliance and transparency. The all-in-one customs management system automates customs and risk management processes. Using your documents and data, we manage customs clearance at both the origin and destination.

    Based on your ERP system and workflow, we offer various integration options and reporting tools. For international trading, it is crucial to screen all parties against applicable sanctions. Our customs engineers can integrate our denied party screening tool with your ERP system to ensure full compliance.

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    Benefits

    With our comprehensive customs brokerage and customs clearance services, you benefit from the secure and compliant processing of your customs formalities in accordance with current legislation.

    Get your customs brokerage services taken care of quickly and efficiently with support from our experts.

    Thanks to regular training, our customs experts are always up to date. This ensures that your customs formalities are always in accordance with the law.

    Why choose Rhenus

    • Holistic customs brokerage service: The customs experts at Rhenus support you in all compliance matters and make sure that anti-terrorism regulations and trade restrictions are properly observed.
    • Storage in our bonded warehouses: Depending on your needs, your goods are stored with suspended duties in secure, theft-proof and weather-protected bonded warehouses until they continue to their final destination. As an authorized consignor, we can clear goods at authorized locations without being on-site and involve third parties within the scope of this authorization.
    • Worldwide customs network: With our certified customs operations and procedures, we deliver quick and compliant solutions with ease.
    • Innovation and digitalization: With our digital solutions, we ensure a fast and transparent flow of goods.
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    Do you need expert support to overcome your customs brokerage challenges?

    Whether you want to enter new markets or improve existing processes, our experts are here to support you.

    Frequently asked questions

    The duration of the customs clearance process varies based on the destination country, the nature of the goods being exported and other influencing factors. However, you can expedite the process by providing comprehensive and accurate shipment documentation. Our customs experts are available to offer a detailed assessment tailored to your specific requirements.

    As a full-service custom clearance agency, we support all essential import, export and transit processes. We also manage complex customs procedures, including inward and outward processing relief, the simplified customs declaration procedure (formerly CFSP) and entry into other specialized regimes.

    Our end-to-end customs clearance services cover multiple countries. With our proprietary software, we use the same data for export and transit to simplify import clearance at the destination, ensuring efficiency and consistency throughout the process.

    Yes, we assist with customs warehousing and interim storage needs. We offer both short-term storage and long-term solutions within customs-controlled facilities.