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Max-Reichpietsch-Str. 8
51147 Köln
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About this office
Wahn customs on Max-Reichpietsch-Straße in southern Cologne handles road freight near the Cologne/Bonn Airport. Located in the Wahn military area adjacent to the airport, it processes commercial road shipments for the southeastern Cologne logistics zone. Open Monday to Thursday 07:00–15:00, Friday 07:00–14:00.
Fun fact
Cologne/Bonn Airport surpassed 10 million passengers in 2024 - a post-pandemic record. As a bonded facility, it also handles intense transatlantic trade traffic.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Wahn is DE007157. 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.
Wahn operates Monday to Thursday 07:00–15:00, Friday 07:00–14:00. We recommend confirming the hours before visiting, as they may change on public holidays.
For export clearance at Wahn, 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. Wahn handles both opening and closing of transit procedures (T1/T2). Transit operations are processed via the NCTS system.