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Weserstr. 1
26919 Brake
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About this office
Brake customs office is situated in the Weser port of Brake in Lower Saxony. It handles maritime, container, road and rail traffic with departure, destination, transit and excise procedures. Open around the clock, Mon–Sun 00:00–23:59.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Brake is DE005301. 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.
Brake operates around the clock, seven days a week. We recommend confirming the hours before visiting, as they may change on public holidays.
For export clearance at Brake, 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. Brake handles both opening and closing of transit procedures (T1/T2). Transit operations are processed via the NCTS system.
Clearance at the port of Brake is handled by Brake. Import requires a customs declaration via the ATLAS system, presentation of transport documents (bill of lading / waybill), and potential physical inspection.