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Finkenwerder Str. 4
21129 Hamburg
Traffic types
Office functions
Clearance & control
About this office
Hamburg customs office on Finkenwerder Straße is located in the Port of Hamburg on the Elbe. It handles air, inland waterway, maritime, road and rail traffic, specialising in export clearance. Open Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00.
Fun fact
Pinkertweg in Hamburg hosts strategic customs and control facilities for seaborne goods. The port maintains infrastructure for large-scale container scanning operations.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Hamburg is DE014851. 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.
Hamburg operates Monday to Friday, 07:00–18:00. We recommend confirming the hours before visiting, as they may change on public holidays.
For export clearance at Hamburg, you need a commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and any permits required for the goods. Declarations are filed electronically via the ATLAS system.
Air cargo clearance at Hamburg involves submitting a customs declaration via the ATLAS system, document verification, and potential physical inspection. Clearance time depends on the shipment's risk category.