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    Customs Services - Customs Made Easy

    Whether small business or large enterprise, customs clearance or customs brokerage, DB SCHENKER | customs has you covered. 

    Whether you are shipping with us or someone else, our customs experts are here for you

    Are you growing your business? Are you trading across borders? Would your business benefits from seamless customs services? To meet the growing complexities in the world of customs, simplification is key to expanding your business. At DB SCHENKER | customs, “making business easy for our customers” is our mantra. By this we mean, all customers. If you are needing customs clearance as part of the DB SCHENKER shipping services via air, ocean, or land, we are there. And we are also there if you are shipping with another transport company and needing customs brokerage to move your shipments through customs.

    Get in contact with our experts

    Your challenges are our passion. Enjoy the benefits of working with our customs experts.


    • Local Experts

      Stay ahead with a dedicated team of over 900+ experts is on site ready to support you and your business


    • Small to Large

      No matter the size of your company, we know your pain points and are here to move your business forward


    • Strong Network

      Customs clearance of your goods in 30+ countries in Europe


    • Customs Trainings

      Because not everyone is the same, our experienced experts tailor customs trainings to fit your needs


    • Global Reach

      With DB SCHENKER worldwide presence, you even have access to customs experts across the globe

    Essential custom services

    As part of our standard package we take care on customers import declarations, export declarations and transit as part of the DB Schenker managed transports.

    • Export ​
    • Import​
    • Transit​
    • Customs Brokerage – handling without shipment ownership

    Added services

    We help you expand across borders with tailor-made solutions. Here are a few examples.

    • Indirect representation
    • Audit support
    • Use of DB SCHENKER deferment accounts
    • Supporting 3rd party brokers
    • Customs warehousing
    • Temporary storage

    Customs advisory

    We can provide you with services around customs trainings, customs webinars and other matters around customs based on customers individual needs. 

    • Customs trainings at customer’s premise​
    • Customs webinars​
    • Customs advisory

    Your challenge is our passion.

    For many companies, navigating the complex world of customs paperwork is a daunting and arduous task. Our team of over 900 dedicated customs brokerage professionals in Europe thrives on this challenge. Expert facilitated and AI solutions supporting a seamless cross-border transactions is our daily business. This allows your to focus on your business. Regardless of the industry or your company size, our skilled customs specialists navigate the intricacies of paperwork with precision and efficiency. Annually, we process millions of import and export declarations and transit procedures. So, what are you waiting for? Contact our experts and benefit from our strong European network and global reach.

    Customs is more than customs clearance

    Demystifying customs is an important task. Businesses and people who are not involved in the daily business of customs are hesitant to speak about customs. It seems to be too complex - with complexity even increasing over the last decades. Authorities and companies have been receiving more tasks and responsibilities related to supply chain security.

    We take the complex responsibilities related to customs very seriously. Our task is to simplify this for the non-customs people and their businesses. 

    The below are just a few examples on how we collaborate with our customers to find solutions that fit their business. Reach out to us to find yours.

    • Almost fully automatized data and customs process for high volume of shipments​​

      • Automatic consolidation on HS code level​
      • Only a few checks needed to send data to customs authorities and print documents

    • DB Schenker customs processes fully integrated into customer processes​

      • Fast adaptation in case of changing processes​
      • Import clearance and reporting for audit purposes​
      • HS code checks​

    • Developing solutions to solve Brexit related challenges and implement them in cooperation​

      • Incoterms had to fit to the requirements​
      • Using DB Schenker deferment accounts for all affected countries

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