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Grenzbachstr.
78462 Konstanz
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About this office
Konstanz-Autobahn customs office is located on Swiss territory at the Konstanz border crossing on Lake Constance. It processes road traffic with departure, destination, transit and excise procedures. Open Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00, also Sat 08:00–12:00.
Fun fact
Constance sits right on the Swiss border, adjacent to Kreuzlingen. The crossing handles intense traffic — since 2024, industrial goods enter Switzerland duty-free.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Konstanz-Autobahn (schweiz. Gebiet) is DE004005. 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.
Konstanz-Autobahn (schweiz. Gebiet) operates during hours: Monday to Friday 07:00–22:00; Monday to Friday 07:00–17:30; Saturday 08:00–12:00. We recommend confirming the hours before visiting, as they may change on public holidays.
For export clearance at Konstanz-Autobahn (schweiz. Gebiet), you need a commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and any permits required for the goods. Declarations are filed electronically via the ATLAS system.
Yes. Konstanz-Autobahn (schweiz. Gebiet) handles both opening and closing of transit procedures (T1/T2). Transit operations are processed via the NCTS system.