Our customs services

Increased efficiency for your International cross-border trade

Customs clearance solutions

International customs clearance in all sectors

Whether hauliers, manufacturers of goods and products, SMEs, B2B or B2C companies – we offer solutions for smooth international customs clearance in all sectors. We resolve your customs matters quickly, efficiently and in full compliance with the law – and avoid costly delays.

Standard Clearance
Special clearance
Storage and Warehousing
Consulting and automation

1. Standard clearance

Our standard customs clearance solutions enable you to operate smooth international trade. We solve customs problems for you and help you avoid delays at international borders:

 

  • Import
  • Export
  • Transit

 

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Import

The import of goods presents many companies with major logistical, bureaucratic and financial challenges. All goods must be duly declared, customs duties must be paid in advance or security deposits must be deposited before the goods can be released. Our service: We submit the required import declaration and the corresponding documents to the customs authorities on your behalf. In addition, we offer DAN (Deferment Account) to ensure that the goods cross the border properly. However, it should be noted that it is necessary to still make an immediate payment.

 

Customs simplifications

Quick and easy clearance without delays.

Customs authorisations

Reduced paperwork and regulations.

Export

Most exports of goods are duty-free. But we know from experience that export controls, such as embargoes, restrictions and trade policy measures, need specific responses and solutions. We offer comprehensive support and advice on all export issues and ensure that customs clearance of goods leaving a customs territory runs smoothly. Our consultants and operational teams are in close contact with you, the authorities and all other parties involved in customs clearance at all times.

 

  • Management of physical customs controls
  • Revision of required export documents
  • Export control
  • Monitoring

Transit

In the case of transit clearance, customs clearance is often easier because the goods can pass through the countries between the contracting parties unpaid. In such cases, it is not necessary to submit a new export and import declaration at each border, but only at the beginning and end of the journey. As an AEO-certified customs agency, we can fill out the corresponding shipping declarations and offer financial support with DAN.

 

T1 / T2

Our Transit Guarantees ensure no delays from origin to destination.

Carnet ATA

Use the ATA Carnet to declare your trade fair items, samples or professional equipment.

The ALS Group

International full service in all areas of customs clearance

The demands of global trade in goods are becoming increasingly complex. Laws, regulations, import tariffs and other regulations that need to be observed change at a rapid pace – and it is challenging for companies to keep up.

As a neutral, innovative, and internationally active customs service provider, we see it as our duty to offer you simple solutions for the complex processes of customs clearance, according to the highest quality standards and with a wealth of experience, comprehensive expertise, and personal commitment.

With this is mind, we offer expert advice and bespoke services that cover all aspects of customs clearance.

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2. Special clearance

Experience and expertise are necessary in special case of customs clearance. ALS is familiar with all the details of complex customs procedures: With our numerous international locations, we are always on hand to provide you with a personalised service on a local level

 

  • Workload reduction in processing
  • Goods subject to excise duty
  • Fiscal representation

 

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Reducing the workload in processing

In certain cases, there is the possibility of partial exemption from duties. Our experts are there to help and advise you and help you apply for the appropriate permits.

 

The inward processing relief procedure is designed to enable economic operators to process goods imported from outside their customs territory, even before they decide whether to sell the finished products within or outside their territory based on logistical, commercial or other conditions.

Outward processing relief (OPR) is used when refining or repairing goods outside your territory. The processed products can be re-imported and released into free circulation with total or partial relief from import duty. When import duties become due, they are calculated based exclusively on the added value created by the processing.

Goods subject to excise duty

If you want to move your goods in excise duty suspension, there are certain procedures for doing so. Similar to tax law, national regulations and special features apply here, as not all goods are subject to excise duty in all countries. Our experts advise and support you throughout the entire process and the associated administrative tasks.

 

EMCS

Move your goods under suspension of excise duty.

Excise Warehousing

Discuss your needs with our experts.

Fiscal representation

Tax law and fiscal representation are handled very differently in different countries. This means that you often have to understand and overcome numerous bureaucratic hurdles when it comes to customs clearance. Here, too, our experts will help you on site and offer practical solutions – from secure cash flows to monitoring and documentation.

 

Secure cash flow
No tax registration needed
Monitoring and documentation
Regular Reporting

The ALS Group

International full service in all areas of customs clearance

The demands of global trade in goods are becoming increasingly complex. Laws, regulations, import tariffs and other regulations that need to be observed change at a rapid pace – and it is challenging for companies to keep up.

As a neutral, innovative, and internationally active customs service provider, we see it as our duty to offer you simple solutions for the complex processes of customs clearance, according to the highest quality standards and with a wealth of experience, comprehensive expertise, and personal commitment.

With this is mind, we offer expert advice and bespoke services that cover all aspects of customs clearance.

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3. Storage and Warehousing

Temporary storage

If goods are imported into a customs territory without payment of duties, they are placed in temporary storage until they can be placed under a customs procedure or re-exported. Both are subject to a period of 90 days. Customs supervision of goods in temporary storage is guaranteed in all cases.

Customs warehousing

With customs bonding facilities, they enable you to store non-territory goods at a specific location in the customs territory. This does not include import duties or other charges linked to the import of goods or trade policy measures such as import licenses. Goods may be placed under the customers warehousing procedure by direct importation, by transfer from another warehouse or by transfer from another special procedure. We can assist you to establish as an authorised customs bond facility via our customs consultancy services. We can support you with achieving the required certifications to achieve this status through our consulting team.

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4. Consulting and automation

Customs consulting

We offer advice and support in expanding your international trade. This can help you tap your full potential, maximise profits, minimise risks and overcome challenges. Our consulting services cover all areas, from trade facilitation such as free trade agreements, special customs procedures (IPR/OPR/customs warehouses) and certifications to many other topics. Our solutions make your company more flexible, agile and mobile: Take advantage of our comprehensive customs expertise.

Automation

With the ALS Customs Control Tower (CCT), we offer automation at all levels of customs clearance. Our innovative global customs management system consists of a complete range of technology solutions that automate all processes from sender to receiver. The CCT offers complete end-to-end solutions with value-added services that make your customs processes completely transparent, including status, duties, taxes and documents – perfectly combining efficiency, speed and compliance.

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Benefits of working with ALS

What to expect

Personal Contacts
Fast Clearance
International Network
Duty Deferment

Why ALS is the right customs agency for you.

ALS offers a complete range of customs clearance services. You benefit from simplified processes, faster processing, optimised target achievement and lower costs – and can concentrate on your main business priorities.

 

  • End-to-end customs solutions: With our international locations, we offer multinational customs solutions from a single source that covers all customs tasks.
  • Knowledge and experience for complex tasks: We have been handling customs clearance for companies all over the world for more than 30 years – and our experience is available to you too.
  • Local specialists: Our sites are spread across the entire EU and UK, so you always have access to local ALS specialists.
  • Increased efficiency through technology: With advanced automation solutions, we can offer customs clearance at a completely new level of efficiency.

 

Do you have any questions about the details of our services? Simply get in touch with us or your local ALS representative.

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