Declaring goods to customs when importing via the Internet

To declare goods for import online, proceed as follows:

• Visit the Internet customs declaration import website and select "Internet customs declaration import form".
• Complete the form in your internet browser. Send it off.
• Once you have completed it, print out the form twice and sign both versions.
• Send the two printed copies by post, fax or e-mail to your responsible customs office or hand them in personally. The customs office where the goods are located is responsible.
• You will then receive a customs notification. Alternatively, this can also be sent to you by post.

You want to permanently import goods from outside the European Union into Germany or release them for free circulation.

If the value of the goods exceeds EUR 20,000, a written customs declaration (D.V.1) is required. In addition, you should have the commercial invoice belonging to the goods or any existing proof of preference ready.
If the goods are subject to restrictions, you must submit the relevant documents.

There are no costs for you for using the online customs declaration. Irrespective of this, you may have to pay duties (e.g. customs duty, import sales tax, excise duty) when importing the goods.

• Customs declaration: 90 days after the goods cross the border
• Submission of the 2 printed copies of the form: 30 days from use of the Internet customs declaration

After completing your online customs declaration, you will usually receive a customs notification within one day to 4 weeks.

• Article 6 Union Customs Code (UCC)

• Objection
  Detailed information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the customs notice.
• Fiscal court action

Forms available: No

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: No

Online services available: Yes

22.12.2021