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Laubenhof 8
45326 Essen
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About this office
Located on Laubenhof in Essen in the Ruhr metropolitan area, this office processes road and rail traffic with export, import, destination and excise procedures. Open Mon–Thu 07:00–15:45, Fri 07:00–15:30.
Fun fact
Every fourth German world market leader comes from NRW. Deutsche Post (DHL), Deutsche Telekom, ThyssenKrupp, and Rewe are headquartered here.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Essen is DE002651. 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.
Essen operates Monday to Thursday 07:00–15:45, Friday 07:00–15:30. We recommend confirming the hours before visiting, as they may change on public holidays.
For export clearance at Essen, 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. Essen handles both opening and closing of transit procedures (T1/T2). Transit operations are processed via the NCTS system.